Wiring up this plane is completely out of my comfort zone. Then again so is everything when I first start. I'm starting out on easy stuff like running power from the battery in the tail to the front of the plane. I think I know the answer to this but want to validate.
Can I connect the wire from the master contactor to either side of the starter contactor as long as I have the lead that goes to the starter on the opposite side? Earlier in the build I enlarge the hole for the battery cable and used the stainless steel fittings. I'm not comfortable with the radius I would have to bend the cable to attach to the port side of the contactor.
My thought is do a more gradual radius to the starboard side of the contactor. I would also attach the Bleads for both alternators to that side as well as run a 6ga back to the VPX pro from that side (Back through the fitting). Then it's essentially a straight shot from the port side of the contactor to the starter.
Any issues with this?
Also I'm not a big fan of open hot contacts. Is there a standard battery boot type thing used in aviation? Otherwise I was just going to grab some from some online electrical supply outlets. They have some that can go up to around 200F. Thanks
Can I connect the wire from the master contactor to either side of the starter contactor as long as I have the lead that goes to the starter on the opposite side? Earlier in the build I enlarge the hole for the battery cable and used the stainless steel fittings. I'm not comfortable with the radius I would have to bend the cable to attach to the port side of the contactor.
My thought is do a more gradual radius to the starboard side of the contactor. I would also attach the Bleads for both alternators to that side as well as run a 6ga back to the VPX pro from that side (Back through the fitting). Then it's essentially a straight shot from the port side of the contactor to the starter.
Any issues with this?
Also I'm not a big fan of open hot contacts. Is there a standard battery boot type thing used in aviation? Otherwise I was just going to grab some from some online electrical supply outlets. They have some that can go up to around 200F. Thanks