Wet Running

[DaveG28]

How wet is it safe to run electric 8th in?

I'm using the losi so my receiver is in a radio box, but obviously the esc and motor are still out in the open!? Does anyone know how water resistant they are? Is it like 1/10th?

[electric]

Originally Posted by DaveG28

How wet is it safe to run electric 8th in?

I'm using the losi so my receiver is in a radio box, but obviously the esc and motor are still out in the open!? Does anyone know how water resistant they are? Is it like 1/10th?

i wouldn't reccomend running in the wet because if a drop of water is to get where it shouldn't be it would be quite costly
you could try sealing the motor and esc but it will never be 100% safe

[Marvin]

It's much the same as 1/10 in that water sealing will be needed in order to run in the wet. I have to admit, this is the biggest downside of electric. Though, with off-road, unless it is raining at the time, or there is standing water, you shouldn't have any problems running it anyway, perhaps a good idea would be to fit lexan shields in front of the ESC and motor, this will stop the worst mud and stuff from being flung in, but still allows airflow. Even so, it is not ideal.

[DaveG28]

Yeah with 10th I just kill the airflow, might not be a good idea with this!

[Marvin]

No, airflow is pretty important really in the 1/8 BL. Got to watch those temperatures...

[JJ The Boat Wizzard]

Any1 ever thought of putting the spedo in a airtight box like a small food box and then put 2 holes with 2 fans one at ether end for the air flow?? am i right in thinking that the motor should be alright if its non sensored??