Balloon Receiver- Or Chemicals No More

[SweetAccord]

I have been using something that is better and easier and lasts longer than a typical balloon for my receivers. No chemicals to add and it's easy to put on and remove, no residue. It's self bonding water and air tight. It's chemical and UV resistant also. Temperature range is -60°F to 365°F. It's easy to apply and easy to remove.

It's tape by 3M called Professional All Weather Electrical Tape. Model 2575-Black. Best thing also it's like $3.00!

Try it.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I have been using something that is better and easier and lasts longer than a typical balloon for my receivers. No chemicals to add and it's easy to put on and remove, no residue. It's self bonding water and air tight. It's chemical and UV resistant also. Temperature range is -60°F to 365°F. It's easy to apply and easy to remove.

It's tape by 3M called Professional All Weather Electrical Tape. Model 2575-Black. Best thing also it's like $3.00!

Try it.

thats good stuff.
But how do you seal the wires? Any pictures of a sealed rx?

[SweetAccord]

thats good stuff.
But how do you seal the wires? Any pictures of a sealed rx?

I already thought of that. If you cut a small length, about 5mm you wrap between and then around the wires (I use short extension) and that seals that off.

I'll make a pic soon.

[SweetAccord]

Here is a pic. of my wrapped receiver. One layer. You can always add more as it contours to any shape and is self sealing with a little finger pressure, it will allow you to shape it around any angle to press and seal. It's soft like a rubber balloon but not sticky. It's pretty neat material.

http://cid-ace3bbbe72a55299.photos.live.com/self.aspx/Small%20Bolt/IMG^_0091.JPG

[sailr]

Where do you buy it? Googled it and didn't come up with a source.

[SweetAccord]

Where do you buy it?

Walmart.

[SweetAccord]

Looks like this:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/260732771986?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=223262675670&crlp=1_263602_309572&UA=WXI6&GUID=2814542512f0a0aa174354d3ff4e3bd2&itemid=260732771986&ff4=263602_309572

http://www.amazon.com/SCOTCH-PROFESS.../dp/B004G5B4WS

[Diesel6401]

I have used this stuff called F-4 tape before. We use it in aviation on jet engine wire harnesses. Worked great but looked ugly lol.... Same concept and it ONLY sticks to itself which is pretty cool. http://www.amazon.com/Harbor-Product...2050266&sr=8-9


I now use this stuff on ALL my rx's (exception is spektrum "mr" series)

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=performix+liquid+spray+electrical+tape&hl=en&prmd=ivns&resnum=3&biw=1280&bih=709&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7626913616270011112&sa=X&ei=DLObTfG_OtC3tgees52_Bw&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAA#

I got mine at Harbor Freight for about $3, I also use it on my Hifei esc's and on my eagletree as well as rx. I once had my tactic rx fully submerged for about 10ms and still using it today without an issue. The stuff I use is clear and it did not effect the bind button on the tactic rx's. All i do with a rx is place a piece of foam over the plug in's and spray2 or 3 coats. I spray 1 coat wait 15ms then the second coat wait 15ms then the final coat and let sit overnight. I take the rx's out of there casing and spray directly to the circuit board, then put everything back together and works like awesome and you can't tell anything was done to the rx. On the hefei esc's i cut the stock heat wrap off of it and coat them then rewrap them with the wide clear heat shrink steve sells. Looks factory, but fully waterproofed!
This heat shrink works PERFECT for the Swordy 200s.

[m4a1usr]

I have used this stuff called F-4 tape before. We use it in aviation on jet engine wire harnesses. Worked great but looked ugly lol.... Same concept and it ONLY sticks to itself which is pretty cool. http://www.amazon.com/Harbor-Product...2050266&sr=8-9

Thats self vulcanizing tape. Been around since the late 60's. I like it too. Wouldnt do a repair on my SeaDoo wiring without using the stuff. Typical NASA/ Space effort technology being used in aerospace/aviation sector. Gawd. Those were some good years for techno advancement. They set the pace. Yeah, some good stuff came out of it but if they didnt set the benchmark back then no one would have even bothered to get where we are today.

Gonna have to keep my eyes open next time in wallyworld. Might have to replace my current inventory of tape due to age.

John

[Diesel6401]

Thats self vulcanizing tape. Been around since the late 60's. I like it too. Wouldnt do a repair on my SeaDoo wiring without using the stuff. Typical NASA/ Space effort technology being used in aerospace/aviation sector. Gawd. Those were some good years for techno advancement. They set the pace. Yeah, some good stuff came out of it but if they didnt set the benchmark back then no one would have even bothered to get where we are today.

Gonna have to keep my eyes open next time in wallyworld. Might have to replace my current inventory of tape due to age.

John

I think it got the nickname F4 tape from the old F-4 Phantoms which where maintenance hogs, and required A LOT of the tape lol so the legend goes at least. Not sure how true it is but that's the story I heard in the aviation world.... I love that stuff!

We also have A.I.D.S in aviation... Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome

[BHChieftain]

I use Glad Cling Wrap to wrap my RX.

Chief

[Diesel6401]

I made a quick vid http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=23848

[Cyberdave]

Two other things to try:
Plastidip your RX, I've done this successfully on 2 RXs and a water cooled ESC. Paint the plastidip all over the circuit boards and then wrap in self amalgamating tape.

Alternatively buy a cheap plastic project box (I use Maplins in the UK) cut a slit in one end for your servo connections to enter. Put your RX inside using foam double sided tape. Use silicon sealant to make a seal on the lid and around the servo leads. Stick it in place in the boat using the same silicon or double sided tape.

I'm currently using the second method and after Sundays capsize my hull was completely full of water, no adverse effects though!

[dont slow down]

Thats self vulcanizing tape. Been around since the late 60's. I like it too. Wouldnt do a repair on my SeaDoo wiring without using the stuff. Typical NASA/ Space effort technology being used in aerospace/aviation sector. Gawd. Those were some good years for techno advancement. They set the pace. Yeah, some good stuff came out of it but if they didnt set the benchmark back then no one would have even bothered to get where we are today.

Gonna have to keep my eyes open next time in wallyworld. Might have to replace my current inventory of tape due to age.

John

That's what I know it as, we use it on all the wire harness plugs on our helos. We use another purple gooey tape under the vulcanizing tape to make it waterproof.

[sailr]

Can't seem to find the tape at Walmart. I found it at NAPA for $21 a roll! Passed it by. Gonna keep looking!