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detox
11-02-2011, 07:25 PM
Just thought some of you guys would like to see this new item from CC.
.http://www.castlecreations.com/products/cc-cap-pack.html
properchopper
11-02-2011, 07:28 PM
Nice, installer friendly, but pricey !
detox
11-02-2011, 07:30 PM
Avaliable mid Nov. from Tower $22.00
Rumdog
11-02-2011, 07:31 PM
Geez. Caps are about .75 a piece.
It does look like a simple install, but the price???
properchopper
11-02-2011, 07:40 PM
Just noticed that the CC literature discusses Helis, Cars, Trucks, and Aircraft. Us poor Boaties don't get No Respect :frusty:
Doby
11-02-2011, 07:42 PM
So, I have to ask, why would some of the most expensive and "best":huh: controllers need to have additional caps added. For the price, they should come with what they need.
Doby
11-02-2011, 07:43 PM
Just noticed that the CC literature discusses Helis, Cars, Trucks, and Aircraft. Us poor Boaties don't get No Respect :frusty:

Noticed that as well....they must not be marine certified caps.
m4a1usr
11-02-2011, 09:20 PM
Funny how they did such a good photo op to never show the public any capacitance values? Its not even listed in their ad or even on the packaging. Not that getting the info would be hard or to the informed a problem. But on the bright side look what we, RC boaters, have proven to the ESC maufacturers. They need more protection in certain applications. Doubtfull this would have occurred in the car and A/C market.

John
drwayne
11-02-2011, 09:48 PM
On the linked page, check the last pic on rhs, the "high voltage high yield CC ESC" used to display this device.. is connected to the battery via a Deans plug. !


ROFLMAO

I do recall Joe Ford of CC stating warranty voided if an external cap bank was applied to a CC240HV.. this after the umpteenth warranty return for melting cap legs...
Maybe the Deans plug is the clue.. a sacrificial fuse ?

Good they are following end user comments with practical application of feild results.

W


W
Alexgar
11-02-2011, 10:48 PM
Been disappointed with every cc purchase I've made warranty service is excellent but good to have other options
detox
11-03-2011, 06:08 AM
Note: All Castle controllers with data logging capabilities can report the ripple voltage they encounter during use. Ripple voltage peaks should always be less than 10% of the total pack voltage; the smaller the ripple voltage the better. If an application exhibits more than 10% ripple voltage under peak loads, the user should consider using higher discharge (C Rating) batteries, shorter wires, higher current connectors, better gearing or a smaller load.