HELP! Revo Electric FIRE - RC-Monster Forums

Krawlin · 02.22.2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LesBur

I've had the system for about 6 months and no problems. And it happens to be my first BL r/c. I'm just hoping I can buy just the cap from Novak and not have to drop another $250 for the system. It's weird because with a short, I should be looking for an exposed wire correct? When we built this truck we did everything possible to make sure no wires touched, deans plugs, always checking the sleeves. And not to mention my chassis is 75% Carbon Fiber. But I'll be on the phone tomorrow with Novak tech's to see what my option are to repair and prevent this from ending my day of fun.

IIRC carbon fiber is a conductive material, which could be how it possibly shorted.

BrianG · 02.22.2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Krawlin

IIRC carbon fiber is a conductive material, which could be how it possibly shorted.

Yes it is. Actually, the resin coated top is insulative, but the actual carbin fiber layers are conductive.

Krawlin · 02.22.2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Yes it is. Actually, the resin coated top is insulative, but the actual carbin fiber layers are conductive.

Oh ok.

Well, he did have it mounted on the side of that upper deck, and it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of resin on the sides, and the heat shrink on the cap board may have worn through and touched some of the CF and caused a short.