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Brushless in the rain?

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Old 01-22-2005, 06:23 PM
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hello all,

can I run a brushless in the rain like my speed 400?
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Old 01-22-2005, 09:39 PM
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The electronics in the ESC might be sensitive to water, but the motor is all solid connections with insulated wire. It shouldn't be a problem, especially since plenty of people are now flying brushless-powered planes off the water...
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Default RE: Brushless in the rain?

See my other post in the "fomies" area. Still not a good idea.

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