Ignition battery connector for DA-50
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Ignition battery connector for DA-50
I am installing my first DA-50 and I have a couple of questions concerning the ignition battery connector. What is the current draw of the ignition system? If I replace the Power-Pole connector on the ignition power cable with a Futaba type connector, will the Futaba connector handle the current?
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RE: Ignition battery connector for DA-50
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If I replace the Power-Pole connector on the ignition power cable with a Futaba type connector, will the Futaba connector handle the current?
If I replace the Power-Pole connector on the ignition power cable with a Futaba type connector, will the Futaba connector handle the current?
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RE: Ignition battery connector for DA-50
The regular Z connectors that we use are rated for 3 amps, and the wire is rated for 7-8 amps . Your ignition won't draw near that. They all vary some(depending on the manufacturer and number of cylinders). Think about it if you use a 1500 ma battery and can fly all afternoon(5-6 sorties x 15minutes) then the ignition can't be using all that much current. Besides the full current is only used at full throttle. You can buy 2500ma batteries these days so it is even better.
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RE: Ignition battery connector for DA-50
Thanks for the help. It's either cut the Futaba connector off the switch and put a PowerPole on or cut the PowerPole off the ignition and put a Futaba on. I guess I'll flip a coin.