Alligator clips are not recommended. Most people use Anderson PowerPole connectors in the appropriate amperage rating:
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/connectors_powerpole.html I went a different route and bolted trimmed down "Ground Bus Bars" to my battery terminals and and direct wire to the batteries: http://www.altestore.com/store/Enclosures-Electrical-Safety/Miscellaneous-Electrical-Parts/Busbars/Square-D-PK4GTA-4-Space-Ground-Bus-Bar/p2640/ The bus bars are available the same place you've been buying your circuit breakers for a few bucks. You can see the concept in this pic: http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T040/27batteries-large.jpg This method is more compact than the Anderson connectors but takes a little more time to replace a battery. Steve Tyng On Jan 24, 10:56 pm, Enzo Salas <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for the inputs Steve and Frank. I'll do the things both of you > suggested. > > Is it ok to use alligator clips for my connections? What do you > recommended? > > Regards, > Enzo > > On Jan 25, 12:32 am, Steve Tyng <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I find the ANL fuses to be easy to use. No fancy fuse mounts > > required, just a couple of bolts needed. You can see the Cromwell's > > gold-plated 60A fuse in the lower right of this pic: > > >http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T040/27batteries-large.jpg > > > On Jan 23, 1:49 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > > > The wires shouldn't get hot. Try running a second set of wires in > > > parallel. I run a sixty amp fuse (used in car audio systems). The only > > > time I blew a fuse is when I hit a tree. > > > > Will > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Enzo Salas <[email protected]> > > > To: R/C Tank Combat <[email protected]> > > > > Cc: [email protected] > > > Sent: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 9:32 pm > > > Subject: [TANKS] Recommended circuit breaker to use > > > > Hi, > > > > I use 2 pcs. 12volt 18ah SLA batteries in series for my 2pcs 24vdc > > > scooter motors and I bought this AC circuit breaker with a rating of > > > 30 amps ,but the problem is it automatically turns off after running > > > tank for about 5 mins. > > > > What type or rating of circuit breakers to use? Is it normal for my > > > wires to be hot? > > > > Any form help will be greatly appreciated > > > Enzo > > > > -- > > > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > > > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > > > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > > > Visit the group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
