ESC Overheating

[TimmerSuds]

When I took the hatch off after about a 10 minute run yesterday the ESC was smoking. The capacitors were in the beginning stages of melting.

This is a stock boat.

Any suggestions?

[Meniscus]

Have you modified anything or are you using a larger prop?

[TimmerSuds]

Have you modified anything or are you using a larger prop?

Everything is stock except for the receiver. My original one got wet and fried so I bought a micro receiver from a local hobby shop and wrapped it in saran wrap.

Everything else is stock.

[Fluid]

I don't have a BJ, but there are several things that could cause overheating in any BL-powered boat:

- Weeds caught in prop or on rudder
- Boat running too wet
- Driveline not properly lubricated
- Misalignment or bind in driveline
- Melted/worn teflon stuffing tube liner
- Poor quality/worn connectors
- Running boat at part throttle for extended periods



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[ReddyWatts]

Which batteries are you using?

[TimmerSuds]

Which batteries are you using?

6 cell 4200 nimh's

[mtk]

6 cell 4200 nimh's

what brand