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Your favorite waterproof connectors?

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MyFirstElectric:
Using waterproof connectors is wise, not because you intend to take your bike in the ocean, clear.
I got myself a box of them also.
But: I just realized, not mine and none I find on amazon, are rated for >25A MAXXX (and only if you squeeze silicone wiring into the connectors like I do, which can sustain 200C).

Well, Fardriver controllers (and others too) will push through some connections 370A or more (mine is limited to 370A).

How do you solve this conundrum for your chosen connectors? Or don't you pay attention to Amps?
If you do, have you got links to higher rated waterproof connectors?

TheRan:
Well the connections from the controller to the motor are bolted, and the controller is presumably waterproof (or resistant at least) and the terminals are far enough apart and the controller shouldn't be out in the open so some light rain shouldn't be an issue. Still you could slap some dielectric grease on them if you wanted.

MyFirstElectric:
I would even use waterproof connectors if you live in California. It's always wise. Over time, splash water wrecks havoc on electrics.
Thankfully no connections are bolted, what do you mean?
I can only swap a controller if I take out the prior, insufficient one.
If your existing wiring does not use quick connectors, you may have to cut the wires, then replace new wiring with quick connectors (waterproof) and interchange which side you put female and which side you put male, so that in future you cannot possibly connect wrong wires.  :) 

In any case, the question is about AMPS, which connectors do you all use that can bear enough amps?

Key wire: the 3 phase current wires between (Fardriver) CONTROLLER and MOTOR: 370A max
Key wire: the wires between battery and controller: 100A (in my case).

If all of you ride Zero here (?), then I don't know what Amps it can push through? But I know what mine can push through (and someone called it sth like "underpowered", lol).

Once we have some sun / dryness, I plan to make new connections (I can only work this outside).

Did anyone here yet explain how comes that even QS motor wires (top brand again) only are like 2.5mm2(?) / 13AWG?
I don't understand how the controller can push 370A max through such small phase wiring?
What I am missing here?
But again, not to digress, the question of this thread is about MAX AMPS waterproof connectors you found and use?

TheRan:
The Fardriver 72360 that you have, and any other motor controller over a few thousand watts, uses bolted connections for the battery and motor connections. Those metal posts on the top of it with the coloured rings around them are threaded, you place a ring terminal over them that will be crimped to your wires and then bolt it down. It's the easiest way to provide a connection that will handle high current. The Sevcon controllers used in Zeros are exactly the same.

Specter:
If you really want it secure, solder it down, then pot it with sealant of choice.

aaron

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