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Hitec 225MG/BB - 11/14/2002 3:15:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike- I have been using hitec 225MG and BB in a lot of my 40 size fun fly's, I have had several fail in the past couple of weeks and also two buddies i have are using the same servo's between both of them they have had 3 servo's fail in the past week. This does not instill very much confidence in these servo's for us. I damaged my 29% edge 540 due to a 225BB throttle servo failing just above a high idle. Do you know if the is a recall on these servo's? Yes, I know you will replace the servo but I'm not sure If I want to continue using these due to the very high failure rate, and all the damage that has occurred to our airplanes. I hope this issue is resolved soon otherwise we will discontinue the use of these hitec 225's. Thanks, Ricky
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Hitec 225MG/BB - 11/14/2002 3:25:53 AM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		There have been no problems out of the ordinary with those servos. Where all the servos in the throttle? Throttle servos typically die due to vibration.

Mike.

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Hitec 225MG/BB - 11/14/2002 4:02:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike - The only throttle servo was a 225BB on my 29% edge, all the others were on elevator/aileron/rudder we use the HS 81 on the throttle servo's on the 40 size fun fly's without any failures. Thanks, Ricky

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HS-225mg - 11/22/2002 10:32:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is getting ridiculous! I am one of Ricky's friends that have been experiencing problems with my 225mg's.

Yesterday I had another 225mg fail on my OMP edge 540p (.40 size). That makes three 225s on one airplane fail within a one month period. I also had an hs-81 fail on the throttle. 4 bad servo's? what gives? The failures were all on different control surfaces. Left and right aileron, rudder, and the throttle.

Mike, I run 6v 720 nimh pack. I do not use a voltage regulator. I charge with a sirius charger( pro+ series). I have a JR 8103 and use a JR 549 rx. I double bevel for freedom of movement. I am very conscientious with set-up and I always keep the servo's "dialed down below the buzz". All atv's are < 100%. I have about 80 twelve minute flights on the edge.

This is not to bash or complain, I just want to get this solved before I bash my model. I, like Ricky, am also losing confidence in the 225 series. I have been fortunate that none of the failures occurred at a point when I was in a low 3D maneuver. Just lucky, because that is where I spend 80% of my flying.

I purchased all these servo's together from servocity in April 2002. Their service department has one 225mg, one 225bb(this was the one on Ricky's 29%edge. It used to be my edge), and an hs-81. At least I hope they do. They did not answer my e-mail or reply to my letter so I hope they have them. It has been about 2 weeks since I FedExed them. I have been forced to borrow 225s from friends and also use some spare 225bb's.(I hope the nylon gears hold up).

What is going wrong? I have not experienced anything like this before. Mike, please help!

Jess Rozman

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Hitec 225MG/BB - 11/22/2002 11:32:17 PM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		I'll check on it. Who did you e-mail?

The 225's have been a very solid servo over the years. I would say if they are failing consistantly in your application that it may be too much for the servo to handle. Yes, the specs are excellent but it is still a mini servo with a small motor that can only handle so much.

Mike.

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E-mail - 11/23/2002 12:49:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike, I e-mailed [email]bpettey@hit.net[/email] on 10/30/02. I still have the original e-mail and if you would supply me with your e-mail I will forward to you. The letter was cordial and I asked a few questions, but got no reply.

Jess

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Hitec 225MG/BB - 11/23/2002 3:28:22 AM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		That's not us. All our e-mail address end with @hitecrcd.com. Where did you get it?

Send a copy of it to [email]service@hitecrcd.com[/email]



Mike.

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