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BrianG · 09.06.2011, 02:03 PM

A little off topic here, but what affect does waterproofing have on ESC temps? I know the FETs are attached to the heatsink, but what about the BEC? Switching BECs are far more efficient than linear types (and so produce less heat), but there is still some heat to shed. Does the PCB wick enough away to compensate for absolutely no airflow?

I've been wanting to waterproof a couple of my ESCs (knowing full well about voiding any warranty), but this has been a question on my mind.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	09.06.2011, 02:03 PM A little off topic here, but what affect does waterproofing have on ESC temps? I know the FETs are attached to the heatsink, but what about the BEC? Switching BECs are far more efficient than linear types (and so produce less heat), but there is still some heat to shed. Does the PCB wick enough away to compensate for absolutely no airflow? I've been wanting to waterproof a couple of my ESCs (knowing full well about voiding any warranty), but this has been a question on my mind.