receiver baloon

[Gen]

do any u guys use baloons on receivers ,as receivers are the only things that seem to fail on me when i get a small amount of water in boat ,

only thing i was thinking was on a hot day condensation ,does this happen .

and for the condensation question can you leave recivers in baloons or would you re baloon after every day ??

thnx guys

[m4a1usr]

With the advent of various water protection sprays, like corrosion x and silicone conformal coating it seems that balloons are not as popular as in the past but I for one still use that form of protection. But instead of balloons I have resorted to using the "finger tips" off nitrile or latex gloves. Much cheaper then balloons and you get at least 4 finger tips off each hand for protecting your Rx. So a pair of gloves gets you 8 envelopes to isolate your Rx. And I do use Silicone Conformal Spray as well as the ballons. Call me paranoid, whatever,.... but I have yet to lose a rx yet to water damage in the last 4 years.

I bet some of the other guys here have their method too. I'm just describing mine.

John

[Eric Bourlet]

do any u guys use baloons on receivers ,as receivers are the only things that seem to fail on me when i get a small amount of water in boat ,

only thing i was thinking was on a hot day condensation ,does this happen .

and for the condensation question can you leave recivers in baloons or would you re baloon after every day ??

thnx guys

Never leave a RX in a balloon or for that matter in a taped up radio box. Always store it where air can get to it. I do not recommend using a balloon. Build a water proof compartment for the electronic and if they do get wet take the case off and clean with isopropyl alcohol and air dry. If you must use a balloon or condom take it out at the end of the race day.

[LarrysDrifter]

Use a Spekrum TX and use a MR3000 reciever.This reciever is water proof.Ive had mine submerged many many times,and it always functions correctly after dumping the water from my hull.I know I can continue running and not have reciever problems.

[6sHyper]

i use a clear plastic baggytwist it up around the wires and 2 zap straps, stays water tight, and i leave it in there, its clear so if theres any condensation you can see when its time to change the baggy and air out the rx.

[iamandrew]

seeing that im using the $20 2 channel hobbyking 2.4ghz receiver, i just bought another 3 receivers incase mine gets wet and stops working.... a whole $5 each!

[forescott]

I'm liking the waterproof receiver box that Kintecracing sells. Its a traxxas receiver box, but works well and I can epoxy it to the hull. Check it out. It's on their home page.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Go look up small plastic hinged boxes. Drobie (miss ya Doug!) got some a long time ago and many of us bought some. They work well.

[SwampNut]

seeing that im using the $20 2 channel hobbyking 2.4ghz receiver

Do those bind with name-brand TX, or are you using a HK TX also? If you use another brand, which ones will it bind to?

[egneg]

Go look up small plastic hinged boxes. Drobie (miss ya Doug!) got some a long time ago and many of us bought some. They work well.

I have one of his boats with one and it's a great receiver box.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Very cool. I think I bought 10 of them. I would like to have an ESC box and a radio box in each boat. Just a little extra protection is nice for when the sponsons see the sky!

[Karfrik]

I have one of his boats with one and it's a great receiver box.

Guys what type of box are you talking about?..any pics or link to check them out?....Thanks,...Albert

[Karfrik]

With the advent of various water protection sprays, like corrosion x and silicone conformal coating it seems that balloons are not as popular as in the past but I for one still use that form of protection. But instead of balloons I have resorted to using the "finger tips" off nitrile or latex gloves. Much cheaper then balloons and you get at least 4 finger tips off each hand for protecting your Rx. So a pair of gloves gets you 8 envelopes to isolate your Rx. And I do use Silicone Conformal Spray as well as the ballons. Call me paranoid, whatever,.... but I have yet to lose a rx yet to water damage in the last 4 years.

I bet some of the other guys here have their method too. I'm just describing mine.

John

So i just spray corrosion x into the connecting pins of my Tactic recievers?...no problems at all?.....thanks,...Al

[SwampNut]

Correct, just spray it onto any electronic device like an ESC, RX, etc. No problem if it's on the pins, I actually use it on pins and connectors on purpose on all the toys to make them easy to remove and less likely to build up resistive oxides.

[Karfrik]

Ok,...thanks!!!......Al