Leaving esc plugged in between runs

[martin]

Anyone know if between runs say 5-10 minuets before you run again, Can it be bad for the esc being left connected. Rather than untaping the hatch to unplug or will it not cause any potential damage at all to the esc. Tx obviously left on as well. Thanks.

[6sHyper]

i dont think it would be bad, but you should really be checking temps between runs.

[egneg]

I always take off the hatch to check temps, check for leaks, or any other problems that may have cropped up. I also set this on the boat between runs, I borrowed the idea from Doug Smock when he was at the IMPBA district race last year.

Thanks Doug !!!

[martin]

Re checking for leaks or visual inspection for any thing i have a clear hatch so can see in ok all the time & only run for short passes all the time. Thanks.

[Chilli]

I had some problems with speed controllers doing a thermal shutdown if I taped them too soon before a heat during last summer. No damage to the controller. Once it cooled off, it worked fine.

I also read on the gas boards the Futaba FASST recievers can be sensitive to the heat. Though many gas boats have their exhaust pipes runinging very close to the radio box.

Looks like Chuck found a good use for NiMh packs.

[egneg]

Looks like Chuck found a good use for NiMh packs.

Mike I still use them in my rescue/scale boats.

[Himalaya]

I would highly recommend you throw a towel on the prop, or turn your TX off if your using a spread spectrum radio with its built in fail safe activated, unless you can confirm no one(man/kids/pets) will possibly touch your TX. Seriouly.