Any Waterproof ESC for boats?

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  • Mike5334
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2012
    • 6

    #16
    Not at all. The only brushless waterproof esc I know is the Mtronics. There is most likely others. Heh. For instance, the Proboat brushed esc is potted in resin inside an aluminum housing. Definately waterproof. Surely there are others the same.

    ESCs like the one at the top of this thread is simply electronic boards inside a plastic case. Not waterproof, but water resistant. ESCs with shrink wrap are water resistant and usually don't like being submerged.

    What other brands have resin potted ESCs? I'm always on the lookout for something better than the brushless car ESCs currently used in my combat ships. :)

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    • JIM MARCUM
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2011
      • 775

      #17
      Interesting thread. However, as long as there are wires going into/out of a totally sealed ESC's case, water can & likely will be drawn into the ESC by capillary action if the wires & connectors aren't also 100% sealed. One small insulation nick, That doesn't mean you shouldn't try to keep your ESC dry. Do. JIM
      JIM MARCUM: NAMBA 777; EX? SoCal FE Racers Club; D-19; Official 2012 NAMBA FE Nationals Rescue Diver; Purple Heart Viet Nam Vet; Professional SCUBA/HOOKA Diver, KELCO, 1973-1978; BBA 1978, Magna Cum Laude; MBA 1980 w/honors; Retired DOD GS1102-12 Contract Specialist

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      • Diesel6401
        Memento Vivere
        • Oct 2009
        • 4391

        #18
        esc, rx and servo all ran underwater: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrebSIwFSvE


        waterproofing procedure and rx underwater test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcSTB40mjsE
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