$400 ESC poll

[Raydee]

Just curious if you had $400 to spend on a ESC, which one you would choose?

I am only going to limit the poll to the two ESC's I am considering.
I really want to get another Hydra 180 ESC but the last one dying for no reason that I can tell has left me a bit concerned.

On one hand I have the Castle that they will repair if there is a problem within 1 year and they are here in the US. On the other hand there is the Shulze 24.150, I hear they are just about bulletproof but if there ever is a issue hear shipping it back is very expensive. I don't hear of many of the Shulze ESC's burning up even though I am sure they do so what ESC would you choose?

Castle Hydra 180HV
Shulze 24.150

[LiPo Power]

I like Castle and have one HV-180, LV-240 and LV-120 in the past that was burned ( pilot error ). Wicked ESCs and when you are able to use your USB, it just makes this product even more fun to play with. There is probably way more CC esc's in north America and that is why we can not hear about other brands problems. Having this guys just arround the corner if you need them, that is just another million dollars. I had a chance to deal with CC support and I will tell you, 100% satisfaction.... So my pick is Castle for sure....

[Gary]

I second that. I have cooked many castles and have come to realize that this is just the way it is. But there support and service is fantastic and i never had to question anything . I have sent them back after they where ingulfed in flames with nothing left. Good times.LOL I really keep a few on hand and just rotate them in my SAW boat.

[rockwerks]

neither I dont feel either are worth the money and wont promote their gouging of their customers

[LiPo Power]

neither I dont feel either are worth the money and wont promote their gouging of their customers

Fair enough, what is your pick and why?

[rockwerks]

Fair enough, what is your pick and why?

If you forced one on me Id have to go with the Shulze 24.150 . their programming and service are better. CC is taking up to 6 months now for any service on esc's

[Rumdog]

Why not try a HI-Model 4-8s 200 amp for about $55.00? I've had 2 and have had no issues. I did however add a cooling plate and waterproof it.

[Rumdog]

Heel, you could buy 7 of them for the price of the Schulze!

[rockwerks]

Heel, you could buy 7 of them for the price of the Schulze!

My point exactly, they both have Fairchild FET's and the Himodel has more of them so why is it 400.00? by the way its: (Schulze)

[Fluid]

My point exactly, they both have Fairchild FET's and the Himodel has more of them so why is it 400.00?

Proven reliability over many years is why. An ESC is far more than just a handful of fancy FETs.

The only two 40-160s I've seen burn up were used in SAW boats running 14S after making too many passes through the lights. No one has proven that the cheap-brand ESCs are anywhere near as reliable for true high power use. I'm not saying that you can't damage a Schulze, but their proven reliability in extreme conditions is a fact that other ESCs cannot match. Some boaters are willing to pay for that proven technology, some will buy cheaper ESCs that don't last under lesser conditions. Your choice.


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[rockwerks]

Proven reliability over many years is why. An ESC is far more than just a handful of fancy FETs.


The only two 40-160s I've seen burn up were used in SAW boats running 14S after making too many passes through the lights. No one has proven that the cheap-brand ESCs are anywhere near as reliable for true high power use. I'm not saying that you can't damage a Schulze, but their proven reliability in extreme conditions is a fact that other ESCs cannot match. Some boaters are willing to pay for that proven technology, some will buy cheaper ESCs that don't last under lesser conditions. Your choice.


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Proven Un reliability you meant to say right? (CC) at least

[Rumdog]

Like I said, I haven't had an issue. I ran one in a Toysport Triton on 6s2p, KB45 8XL and M645. It was perfectly reliable. But maybe I should have spent over 300 more dollars huh? I guess my question would be: what boat is this esc going in and what will the proposed setup be?

[chummer]

Why not try a HI-Model 4-8s 200 amp for about $55.00? I've had 2 and have had no issues. I did however add a cooling plate and waterproof it.

where can this be purchased?

[ksm2001]

JMO I would go with the Shulze 24-150, after seeing Peter Zica's boats run on the Shulze 40-160's these esc's made me a believer that these are the best out there hands down. Ya the price is more than a high model but for a fact I wouldn't put my high model or Castle through what the Shulze esc's can handle. I've been looking at the 24-150 myself to use in a 35" build down the road.

Ken

[rockwerks]

where can this be purchased?

http://www.himodel.com/electric/HiModel_GX_Seires_200A_3-7S_Electric_Speed_Controller_W_BEC_Type_GX-200A-BEC.html

you need to waterproof it and watercool it.