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Gauge of wire question?
Topic Started: Dec 13 2011, 12:47 AM (563 Views)
ZippoMan
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me if 18 Gauge wire will be good enough for the new Blizzard SR? I have some wire from my old computer power supply that is 18 AWG. The wire is nice and seems like it would be easy to work with. What does Kyosho use for factory wires? I am clueless.

I am going to be adding the Sabertooth 2x12 R/C to my new Blizzard and was hoping this wire would work. I am buying some of those deans style XT connectors...ones with grips on them.

Opinions appreciated thanks. :)

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Okay so I found some info on my wire that I have. No idea what it means but here it is:

PVC Insulated Wire

UL 1007 / CSA TR-64

Solid or Stranded, Tinned or Bare
Copper Conductor
Rating: 80℃, 300V
Application:
Internal Wiring or Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Standard: UL 62, Subject 758 / CSA
C22.2 No. 16
Size Range: (UL) 32- 16 AWG (UL 1007),
(CSA) 28- 14 AWG

Found info here : http://www.chaus.com/products.php?txt_subcat=1&txt_type=7
Edited by ZippoMan, Dec 13 2011, 02:50 PM.
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Scrap this thread!! I am getting some good Acer Racing 16 Gauge Wire...it is a new product from them and on sale. I am getting 10ft red and 10ft black. That is two packages from them. Basically 2 for 1 because the sale is like 50% of normal pricing plus free world wide shipping!! YAY

Acer Racing Wire
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Damn good price there. You should have some left over at 10ft...
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Yeah I was just gonna buy 10ft total, 5 of each but was like ummm maybe that won't be enough for the 2 Blizzards. :)

Good price for sure.
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"It's only Money"
I picked up 20 feet as well. Couldn't resist at that price.
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I get all my wire here:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=466

I use up to 8 gauge on my PlowBot and all the wire is very high quality. This wire is the super flexible, high quality wire (just like Dean's wire). You should be just fine with 16 gauge with the wire less than 12" in length. The longer the wire the more resistance = more heat and power loss.
Edited by Itch, Dec 18 2011, 11:00 AM.
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Itch thanks you are very helpful. I just wish shipping wasn't so much to Canada!! That is what kills a good deal. I guess that is why I am using the Acer Racing new 16 Gauge wire. Free shipping and good price.
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Just picked up some of the Acer Wire too.. My LHS wanted 10 bucks for 2 feet of wire!
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Ouch 10 bucks for 2 feet!! Acer website is a smokin deal and free shipping!!
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ZippoMan
Jan 2 2012, 02:16 PM
Ouch 10 bucks for 2 feet!! Acer website is a smokin deal and free shipping!!
Yeah!.. I laughed when I saw the price..
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