Waterproofing tip.

[Raydee]

Yeah I had a receiver in a balloon for a season and when I tok it out I was horrified at all the corosion on it. Even when the hull is dry the receivers seem to get warm and cause condensation in the balloon.

[Jeepers]

I use this stuff.

http://www.ellsworth.com/display/pro...0&Tab=Products

Is this stuff only available through this place?

[99z286spd]

In my experience (others may have had different results)using a balloon allows condensation to build up inside which corrodes the components, remove it after each run to let it air out.

It wont corrode with Dialectric grease encasing the pc board.

[Diesel6401]

This is what I use, works good for me. Can be purchased at harbor freight.

[domwilson]

This is what I use, works good for me. Can be purchased at harbor freight.

I got that stuff. Got it from Wally Mart.

[tiqueman]

So you have never gotten anything wet,,,dried it out and had it continue to work......wow.

Unfortunately it doesnt always work that way. If you have had 100% luck w/ things always drying out and working, then your probably ahead of most of us on the forum.

I for one will ALWAYS protect all my electronics w/ some sort of proofing, be it in my RC boats or on my real boat.

Give the newb a break, his suggestion is a great one and many do not know about it. Its added insurance. Why not thank him instead of criticizing? At least thats how I saw it and I think he did as well.

Deisels spray work great as well. Ive used in in my real boat.

[egneg]

Is this stuff only available through this place?

No, I got mine from McMaster-Carr for a about 22.00 a can. The nice thing about this is you can check the coverage with a UV light to see if you missed a spot.

[Jeepers]

No, I got mine from McMaster-Carr for a about 22.00 a can. The nice thing about this is you can check the coverage with a UV light to see if you missed a spot.

hey the UV light is neat that would help alot. Thanks for the tip!

[Jeepers]

It wont corrode with Dialectric grease encasing the pc board.

Thats good to know I wondered if it would corrode with the balloon and the grease.


i have been using this on my RX's esc, servos. at least 2 coats.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=ose-dp270

[wizard122]

I use been using this stuff for years its a lot like dielectric grease in a spray can also works to remove any moisture if present at the time of application just spray it on and let it dry 3-4 times never had a problem saw it at a hobby show where they had a hole flight pack in a fish tank so I know it works.

http://www.super-lube.com/super-lube-multipurpose-aerosol-ez-68.htm

[LarrysDrifter]

Thats a good tip using the dielectric grease.Properly taping your hatch is always worth the time it takes to do it.

[LarrysDrifter]

On your ul1 video, why are your batterys inside the sponons?Thats what it looks like anyway.And your boat looks awsome too.

[dana]

a great tip and alot easier than coating the pc board in epoxy...which will now be considered my old method lol. also dielectric grease work great on battery connectors and motor connectors. it helps to keep resistance way down...because as well all know a tremendous amount of resistance is passed thru our connectors. this will keep your connectors alot cooler...try it =)

[Diesel6401]

On your ul1 video, why are your batterys inside the sponons?Thats what it looks like anyway.And your boat looks awsome too.

It helps with the chine walk. When I run 2x 2s i put the batts in that way. When I run 2x 4s in parallel I run the batts normal. The extra weight off 2 4s helps with my set-up. I'm still working things out and have a lot more testing. I'm going to start proping up a little and set the strut angle a little negative.