Taming the dreaded 10s spark - RC-Monster Forums

01.04.2011, 08:41 PM

Seriously would it still spark just as bad if you had a switch turned to off when you connect the batts? The spark is completely harmless, it can seriously pit the connectors. Due to my limited hand strength, i usually need someone to connect them for me, which is difficult when there scared

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BrianG · 01.04.2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

Seriously would it still spark just as bad if you had a switch turned to off when you connect the batts? The spark is completely harmless, it can seriously pit the connectors. Due to my limited hand strength, i usually need someone to connect them for me, which is difficult when there scared

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Yes, the spark is still there because no matter if the ESC is on or off, the caps are the parts that cause it.

01.05.2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Yes, the spark is still there because no matter if the ESC is on or off, the caps are the parts that cause it.

What i was getting at though is that the switch i had linked would be installed between the batteries and the esc switched to off essentially isolateing the batteries from the caps until everything is connected then turn it on. I dont care if a spark occurs inside the switch as long as i doesnt happen when i plug the batts in.