Fightercat 300a 2-8S ESC blow up

[worriedsick4u]

You guys helped me a lot with my set up. Running a Neu 1527/1Y/S in a SS45. The ESC has run hot from day one. I backed the timing down to 7 today and on the second lap she blew. Motor and batts were at 96 degrees. Running this at 5S2P. The cooling system sucks. I could barely blow water through the cooling lines. What really sucks is Ben does not answer emails. I should have stuck with something reputable like Castle. Live and learn, right!

[Brushless55]

Sucks man, sorry to hear this!

[worriedsick4u]

The good thing is I have 2 ESC's on the way. Now I'll be able to see the boats real potential. That Fightercat has been a problem from day one.

[Fluid]

What prop were you running on the 1527? What cells were you running? What are the new ESCs?

Ben has not been associated with Fightercat for some time - so no surprise he doesn't answer.



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[worriedsick4u]

Running a X452. Correction on batts. 6S2P hyperion ex's. I have a Castle Hydra ice 2 and a Swordfish 240 on their way. From day one when I'd hook the batteries up there was that distinct electrical burn smell. It gradually got worse. Today was a huge pop. I don't know much about this hobby. So I ask you guys on this forum for advice. And so far it's been great. I believe the ESC was trash from the beginning.

[Fluid]

As long as the boat was running clean and not too wet that setup should be pulling less than 160 amps average. We use 15* of timing advance. That is a common setup in my club, I too suspect the original ESC was the problem.


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[worriedsick4u]

Here it is. Under the cooling plate. 001.JPG

[ray schrauwen]

Yes, it seems that these esc's may not have been 100% waterproof or close to it.

I always add extra.

Sorry for your loss, that is a real bummer.

At least you have a nice pair of esc's coming.

[worriedsick4u]

Crazy thing is it never got wet.

[ray schrauwen]

OW, sorry...

Thats even worse. Sell the cooling plates?

I mean are they hollowed out coolers or just 3 holes drilled & 1 filled?

Crazy thing is it never got wet.

[worriedsick4u]

Do you want it? Single cooling plate with Fightercat symbol stamped on it. 2 water ports.

[ray schrauwen]

Sure, need a few bucks postage to Canada?

[worriedsick4u]

Shoot me postage from Florida to your location. PayPal addy [email protected]

[worriedsick4u]

Since it's postage only I think a gift applies here.

[ray schrauwen]

It said if you send it in a regular envelope (wrap it in a sheet of paper first) it can go as letter "rigid object" for about 2 bucks.

I sent you Five.