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Forum: Speed - Electric
07-10-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

if the screen reduces the overall intake area, but there is no obvious decrease in performance, is the motor drawing more amps or working harder to compensate for this loss in area? for example if...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-03-2009, 02:26 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi

what do you guys think of these new LiFePO4( http://www.maxamps.com/Life-2250-132-Pack.htm ), battery packs, with no LVC how would you know when the voltage was getting too low?

...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-24-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

also would my current charger be able to charge the new battery?

my current charger is a venom 2-3 cell li po balance charger: output 0.75A (750mah), this charger can easily charge my current...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-23-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

thanks twinjetmax and sundogs for help with battery and ESC.

will probably go for that seaking ESC. how much longer does that free shipping promo go for?
but if i dont go for that ESC would...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-22-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

twinjetmax

is this the type of battery you have http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Radio-control/Parts-accessories/Batteries/auction-225438137.htm.

and would you be able to post a picture of...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-22-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

twinjetmax

thanks for help on battery, and motor.
thats the sort of runtime im after, what sort of speed where you getting and was that a 2s or 3s battery?


can anyone help me with battery...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-20-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Hi all</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Have tested my jetsprint in...
Forum: Speed - Electric
05-23-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

twinjet: thanks for info, possibly a brushless motor similar to yours if my current 5000kv outrunner is an amp hog.
nice job so far on your crackerbox, how have you sealed your steering pushrod?
...
Forum: Speed - Electric
05-23-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

great thanks your input guys, that clears that matter up. Another couple of questions...

how have you all sealed your steering rod going through the transom? at the moment i have a rubber boot on...
Forum: Speed - Electric
05-22-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

thanks for help,</p>

not too keen to buy off hobby lobby as im in nz and the price on wattsup is in NZD.</p>

2000kv to me feels as if its too low on the kv what about a motor around the 2800kv...
Forum: Speed - Electric
05-22-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi all</p>

how suitable would this motor be on 3s in a jet sprint hull http://www.wattsup.co.nz/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_141&amp;products_id=3375, better than a 5000kv on 2s?</p>
...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-17-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi grael

whereabouts in nz do you source most of your parts or do you manufacture most of your parts?

thanks
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-17-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

thanks damnfurst for antenna tube help, was on holiday so sorry bout late reply.
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-09-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi

what have you guys used for your aerial tubing, it sort of looks like small diameter stuffing tube,or the ink tube out of a pen? how have you mounted this tube to hull?
and have you put...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-07-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

sorry bout late reply

thanks guys.

damfurst: its solid 10mm square bar for front post and draw bar, rest of trailer is 12mm by 4mm rectangle. used a tig welder to join it together.

...
Forum: Speed - Electric
04-05-2009, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi guys

thought i better update you on what ive been doing on my boat. just finished building a "display" trailer as im still waiting on the water cooling tube.
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-17-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi headhunter

thanks for your input.

does anyone know what the quality of HSP brushless motors are like?
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-09-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

ok thanks for help everyone, ill try my 5000kv setup first and let you all know what happens if that fails then ill try another setup as it seems things can tend to be a bit trial and error....
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-08-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi guys

thanks for input, that pretty much clears CG up. although im still confused: i know lower kv means more run time

but

wouldnt a 20AMP motor have less drain than a 40AMP?,

...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-08-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

wouldnt it be better to use lower amp motors for longer runtimes rather than 40A. could someone please clear this up for me as i obviously have basic knowledge of brushless.:eek:

also where is...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-08-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

great thanks for info guys, especially with that paint.
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-07-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi again

dragon: do you know the name of the paint you used to get the amuminium look to the bottom of the boat attacthed. as i am looking for the same finish to the bottom on my boat.

...
Forum: Speed - Electric
03-07-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi guys

still waiting on cooling tube, but have a few questions about motor, battery and charger options for my boat. i imagine that some of these questions have been answered in this forum but ...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-08-2009, 03:24 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

hi all

have nearly finished building my jet sprint, just waiting on cooling tube atm.

i was wondering how other people have turned down bigger props into impellors as spares. And if i were...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-10-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 707,568
Posted By jetboata

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

finally managed to finish and test motor mount today and WOW[X(] it works soo good you would hardly even know i had the motor running. i tested it without the water running through it and the mount...
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