Buying a 2nd hand esc?

[Jnunu1]

Hi

As title, is it ever worth buying a second hand esc? I am looking to upgrade from my "starter" Hobbywing 35a and 9T system. I have got a second hand 6.5t SP V3 but I am more worried about a second hand esc being reliable etc.

Is it better to pay the £100 +/- £30 for a new one which will last me and have a warrenty etc?

I know its a bit of a "pays yer money..." style question but other peoples experiences would be valued!

Cheers

[sosidge]

Like most electronics, ESCs will either work or not. There is usually nothing inside them that will degrade over time.

[burgie]

i have had mixed results buying 2nd hand esc's... recently bought a very good condition tekin rs pro that has been faultless.

in the past i have bought a "very good condition LRP sphere" that had that familiar "blown up and repaired" smell - the seller claimed it had never failed but had been in a box next to one that had blown up, hence the smell.

It never worked.

[dobber]

I bought a second hand set . Losi excellroin 6.5t motor which was fine and a Orion Vortex esc which was shot. Went to 3 race meets that cost me money to go to and never finished a race as it would overheat or something. I got a hobbywing 120a v2.1 for £90 and its been absolutally faultless. Its the only new thing ive actually bought, all else is second hand.

Buy new and save yourself the hassle!

[Mouton]

Buying a second hand ESC is no different from buying a used brushless motor. If the seller has a good reputation and claims the speedo works as it should, then yes. If not, look for such an advert.

[Jnunu1]

Good points all! Interestingly the H-wing 120amp needs the settings box for an extra £20 + £110 total.

Does the LRP from JE @ £129.99 come with a similar box or is that all laptop/usb and push button/led?

And would the Hwing work "better" with my V3 as its a "speedpassion" as well?