johnrobholmes
10 MW
Great thread!
I like silicon wire for most things, but I find that it nicks too easily for wire that is exposed. I prefer teflon wire in this regard. An even better solution is 220v drop cable. I got some 4 conductor seoprene sheath 8awg wire from my local electric supply house. I can run multiple voltages on the bike (main, 12v, 5v, common ground), and the stuff is touch as nails. Tough enough for forklifts to run over, so I don't have worries about crashes causing dead shorts.
For connectors, I use either Castle Creations bullets or Andersons plugs. Andersons get most of the duty when running lower than 35a currents. Deans are not acceptable for my bikes, but I use them on all of my RC cars.
I like silicon wire for most things, but I find that it nicks too easily for wire that is exposed. I prefer teflon wire in this regard. An even better solution is 220v drop cable. I got some 4 conductor seoprene sheath 8awg wire from my local electric supply house. I can run multiple voltages on the bike (main, 12v, 5v, common ground), and the stuff is touch as nails. Tough enough for forklifts to run over, so I don't have worries about crashes causing dead shorts.
For connectors, I use either Castle Creations bullets or Andersons plugs. Andersons get most of the duty when running lower than 35a currents. Deans are not acceptable for my bikes, but I use them on all of my RC cars.