Water proof servo

[MG1234]

So my Spartan will sink in about 30 seconds,even with the hatch tapped ,when it's upside down,so the servo always gets ruined ,so,how do I water proof a water proof traxxas ,or any other servo? Silicone the end caps,how do you seal the spline ,pack it with marine grease ? O ring under the cap or on top of the cap but under the horn ? Or is it not possible when they are under water?help please

[T.S.Davis]

Get a Savox waterproof servo.

[boilo56]

So my Spartan will sink in about 30 seconds,even with the hatch tapped ,when it's upside down,so the servo always gets ruined ,so,how do I water proof a water proof traxxas ,or any other servo? Silicone the end caps,how do you seal the spline ,pack it with marine grease ? O ring under the cap or on top of the cap but under the horn ? Or is it not possible when they are under water?help please

How can you ruin a trx servo??? i had one in my Rio EP that passed three days under water and it is still running in my Pursuit. That same trx servo was in my summit at first. Maybe the servo is not the problem...?

[boilo56]

If you boat is sinking in 30 seconds when upside down and taped, i would check if the hull have some leaks around the deck and bottom hull, all around, and put silicone all around it.

my 2 cents.

[z400]

After it sinking so many times, why are you still running it without making sure it is water tight?

[MG1234]

It's a spartan ,it's impossible to make it water tight ,you would need to see the hatch and how it fits ,but enough about that ,new boat on the way ,on my 3rd servo ,14$ on eBay ,just wanted to know if there was a way to seal them up ,I'll check out savox ,I run those in my short course trucks ,thanks

[boilo56]

just wanted to know if there was a way to seal them up

I gave you the way to seal your boat, sorry you decided to spend more money on a new boat so fast. Good luck, maybe the next one will be better that your first one!

[MG1234]

As long as I didn't get it upside down its fine ,when I go to the lake I do 5 runs and then I'm out of batteries ,but there are jet skis and boats running also,so there are wakes and ripples all over,I got a big cat ,just want to make a change and not spend any more time on that boat ,thanks for the tips ,

[boilo56]

It is ok, but i would not have give up on a 500+$ boat so easily.

[NativePaul]

Never run fast boats where people are in the water, no radio is infalable and your fun is not worth their safety.

[Stavros Papathanasiou]

You can have a look at this video with quite a few ideas on Waterproofing Electronics.

[Peter A]

To waterproof a servo, I undo the case screws, fill the top of the servo with grease, especially around the output shaft. Then I reassemble the servo using sealant, usually rtv silicone. Make sure to seal around the wires also. Hang it up until the sealant is cured.

[MG1234]

Watch the utube video on corrosion X ,it's unbielvable ,

[SweetAccord]

Corrosion X is not the best solution as it wears off eventually. The best permanent "do and forget it" solution is go to Walmart, or Home Depot and get a spray can or a small can of Rust-Oleum LeakSeal Rubber Coating. I have used it on a RX and TX and ESC's and it's great stuff. It's easy to apply with from the can with a brush, or dip which I have been doing. It's a permanent solution and have yet to see it fail. It's hard to get off too which is ideal. It's non corrosive, can't be wiped off, waterproof, paintable and flexible, does not crack and non conductive. It dries clear so it will not block any LED displays either like the Plasti Dip stuff that is black colored, which can be peeled off. That stuff is better for something less permanent.

[MG1234]

I need to seal a stronger servo than a traxxas,I have a strong savox,it will be face up so the shaft will need to be sealed ,grease the inside ,silicone the seam ,but will the grease seal the shaft? I've got the Spartan dialed ,red plastic construction tape same as the clear tape ,just wider,now it can float upside down all it wants ,still have it as a back up,building anouther twin which needs the strong servo ,help please,