Speed controllers reliability

[psycho]

Hi Everybody!!!
I had read some threads with sad histories of brand new Speed Controllers burned down in their first or second run.
This scare me! Are this BK and MGM controllers reliable? Are we able to get a couple of years of use as my old Novaks brushed ones?Or simply should we expect them to burn down with no apparent cause?
What do you think is the cause of this burns? People missuse or quality?
Which ones are more reliable?Which experiences do you have with these?
BK,MGM,Schulze,Mtroniks?
Thanks:037:

[MetalMan]

Here's a post of mine:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...5&postcount=10

As far as whether or not a controller will die for some reason, it's a toss-up. It could be quality or how it is used, or a combination of both. In the case of Schulze controllers, it seems that the plugs (motor) become looser over time, causing large voltage spikes at the MOSFETs, damaging the controllers.

I don't think one can say that Novaks will last for years; I had one that only lasted about a month (Explorer 2). Even now, the red LED will come on, but that's it.

[coolhandcountry]

Well it is like buying anything new. You have ones that are made perfect and then others have a minor defect that got by. It is really how they stand behind the warranty that makes a difference.