Mini Tamiya Connector

[The Saint]

I tried the local electronics store today, the guy told me he's never heard of Deans connectors. Going to try hobby shops and electronics stores further away next.

[mcguyver]

Diverging a bit off-topic again here, but the main problem with increasing wire size to complete a Dean's connector is the space the wire must fit into in the mechbox, as Stalker has said. You can fit a lager conductor diameter with ease as long as the total outside diameter of the wiring is the same.

This usally means silicone wiring can't be used. The main reason they use silicone in the first place is because of excessive heating of the wiring. Silicone insulation is usually good for 200 degrees Celsius continuously. That's why they use it in engine compartments of vehicles, etc. But silicone insulation is thick. If you went to a larger conductor diameter and reduced the insulation thickness, all would be well.

Silicone is also very flexible, much more so than a TEW or SO cable even. It makes physical work easy, but it's not very durable and is prone to chafing.

If you want a good replacement, try the Low-Voltage lighting wiring available in packages from Home Depot (seriously). It's not rated for voltages above 50 volts as per C.E.C., but the isulation (especially the clear stuff) is pretty thin but gives you #14 wire and is pretty finely stranded to make work easier. And it's pretty cheap as well. It looks very similar to the wiring Systema uses in their complete mechboxes and their switch assemblies.

[CDN_Stalker]

I'm lucky, I get full access to all kinds of mil-spec (Belden) Teflon insulated wiring at work. The #18AWG I use is the exact same type of wire used in the TM mechboxes. Thin walled insulation, high strand count in a tightly packed wire.