What is a "electrical squid"?

Hi SD,

Look at this site. It's some sort of multi electrical connector

http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1966

Lieven

I've seen charger squids with as many as 7 or 8 connectors attached.  

But, Phil's suggestion of re-terminating your wiring is really the best.  Just find some connectors that match, have sufficient current carrying capacity, and replace both ends with the new connectors.

http://www.headsuphobby.com/Battery-Connectors_c242.htm

Excuse me for asking SD.. but I thought you were running all Dumas electronics in the model? What exactly is/are the connector(s) in question? Have you chosen to run an aftermarket Speed-controller with Battery Eliminator Circuitry (BEC) per chance? Just trying to narrow down the solution.

Thank you to Phil and Andrew.

Upon closer examination the connectors DID matchup so all is well.   

SD

Don't let their answers fool you, you literally use squid arms (they're conductive)

daddyo wrote:Don't let their answers fool you, you literally use squid arms (they're conductive)

Yeah, an electric squid. But be careful, they pack quite a punch. You won't need batteries as long as you keep it alive.
Rusty

[quote="roddie"]Excuse me for asking SD.. but I thought you were running all Dumas electronics in the model? What exactly is/are the connector(s) in question? Have you chosen to run an aftermarket Speed-controller with Battery Eliminator Circuitry (BEC) per chance? Just trying to narrow down the solution.[/quot

Roddie:

Good question.

Originally I purchased a Dumas ESC on Tower Hoddies recommendation THEN I discovered it was an "old tech" version FAR inferior to the "IntelleiSpeed" unit (#DTXM1059) that I discovered later from DURATRAX.  It's actually intended fo CARS but is well suied for boats too. (It does NOT have a BEC).

I discovered the Duratrax unit on a model boat forum to which I am most indebtited.  In short, the connector problem I first experienced is now but a bad memory.    

So now I'm set to complete the Chris-Craft AFTER the weather warms enough for the Lustre-kote finish to dry properly.  (Originally I used two-part finishing resin from Pacer which had MANY problems.)  Bad mojo that Pacer!

SD