Esc wires too short HELP please

[Strat0caster]

Originally Posted by carlytorres

Hi guys

I noticed that my ec5 connector had a bad solder and I want to solder new ones but after removing the connector my wires are too short and cant reach the battery. I dont want to move the esc becuase I have it in a place where it gets nice airflow. I need like 2 - 3 inches more to reach the battery l.
There is any suggestion to extend those wires? What would be the best thing to do on that? I really appreciate any help.
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Put an EC5 (or whatever type you use) male on your ESC; then make a short jumper/extension with EC5's on either end. Use the same size wire as what's on the ESC; or larger. I've had to do this on both of my 500E's to keep the ESC's in moving air.

[carlytorres]

Well guys I did the spliced method. I bought some new wire and ec5 at the local hobby and did a nice solder on the joints . then added the shrink tube and is done. I inspected the joint with a magnifier and everything looked nice and melted around the wire and feels pretty strong. Lets see how it works. Here some pictures. About the esc I think I will use it for a littlw longer and will be monitoring the temp and doing soft 3d until I get a higher amp esc. Btw I readed on the aling esc specs that is capable of work at 110amps for 5 second. Confuisng lol

[carlytorres]

Originally Posted by carlytorres

Well guys I did the spliced method. I bought some new wire and ec5 at the local hobby and did a nice solder on the joints . then added the shrink tube a is done. I inspected the joint with a magnifier and everything looked nice and melted around the wire and feels pretty strong. Lets see how it works. Here some pictures. About the esc I think I will use it for a littlw longer and will be monitoring the temp and doing soft 3d until I get a higher amp esc. Btw I readed on the aling esc specs that is capable of work at 110amps for 5 second. Confuisng lol

[FNFAL]

Splice looks good. I suppose really that's all that's needed for now.

[RC/DC_5000]

Almost every ESC is rated for continuous current and for burst current. So are the batteries.

So your ESC can handle a burst current of 110A for 5 seconds. That covers the short spikes of current that a helicopter often produces during hard pitch movements. As long as the current does not exceed 110A for more than 5 seconds- the ESC components will not overheat. After 5 seconds, the ESC will start to overheat. It can handle 70A of current all flight long.

You did a really good job on the connection. It looks good. If you don't change your headspeed and flying style.. I'd just keep the ESC you have. Its been working well and the temperature of it says that its ok so far.

[carlytorres]

Thank you all for all the help guys . I really Appreciate it . I will be flying smooth and lets see how the ESC performs. Happy Sunday Everybody!!!