hydra 240 waterproofing

[U.L. HYDRO DRIVER ICE]

would a water proof box around hydra 240 work or would to much heat build up work/ if not or should I coat it in something

[Rumdog]

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=ose-dp270 This works fantastic. I just used it on a Hextronik 120.

[U.L. HYDRO DRIVER ICE]

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=ose-dp270 This works fantastic. I just used it on a Hextronik 120.

So take the shrink wrap off and cooling plate . then 270 epoxy brushed on / thermal paste cooling plate /is this the right procedure / has anybody done this to a castle 240 thanks

[Rumdog]

Haven't on a 240, but yes that's basically it. I lightly sanded the mosfets to clean the epoxy off them for a good contact with the cooling plate.

[Gary]

I conformal coat mine. Total mess doing it but totaly sealed.

[U.L. HYDRO DRIVER ICE]

which conformal coating and do you have link where to get it thanks

[Gary]

You can get it in the water proofing section on OFF SHORE. Be prepared though its very slow to dry and always moving around but i have had this done for all my units and never had one fail. They have been under water all night and still work perfect. {Just could not get her back before it got dark} LOL

[DISAR]

The hydra CC240 has more than one board there4 conformal coating it might not be 100% effective in SEA water. For sea water I use the box idea.

[Gary]

No it can be done. I use 1/2 tube of conformal coating and completely saturate the esc. Like i said its a messy deal and i am always scooping up excess goop pouring out during its drying time.

[U.L. HYDRO DRIVER ICE]

No it can be done. I use 1/2 tube of conformal coating and completely saturate the esc. Like i said its a messy deal and i am always scooping up excess goop pouring out during its drying time.

Are using the epoxy 270

[Gary]

Yes and i have only seen it on Off Shores site.

[longballlumber]

My $.02...

Find out why your getting water in the hull and fix it. I would rather have a dry hull than wet electronics...

As far as my LV 240; it has been completely submerged in water and it has been "damp" in past experences. I simply take the shrink off, blow all of the excess water off, set it in the sun to dry, and everything is fine. I have been using the same controller for the last 2 years with out one problem.

Mike

[DISAR]

In fresh water or sea water? I had a reply from Castle that in sea water they sort because the + and - battery terminals are not sprayed.

[longballlumber]

Disar,

My experiences are all in fresh water.

Mike