Water proofing lipos?

[Honcho907]

Curious to know about what people are doing to water proof their lipo batteries. Any tips and tricks,thanks in advance

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[svt923]

It is a simple process.

1. Buy battery
2. Charge battery
3. Drive truck
4. Repeat #2 & 3 as necessary.

[sharkattack99]

i put some liquid electical tape or you could use plasti dip. around the base were the wires come out of the battery, and at both ends where the wrapping doesnt cover. often wonder about the plug but have been told its not an issue.....we'll see lol.

[Honcho907]

Originally Posted by svt923

It is a simple process.

1. Buy battery
2. Charge battery
3. Drive truck
4. Repeat #2 & 3 as necessary.

Ha I wasn't sure if I should have just done that.

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[zanthrax]

Batteries do not short out in water. If you plan on getting them wet regularly you may want to think about a little extra sealing to keep out dirt.

[Honcho907]

Originally Posted by sharkattack99

i put some liquid electical tape or you could use plasti dip. around the base were the wires come out of the battery, and at both ends where the wrapping doesnt cover. often wonder about the plug but have been told its not an issue.....we'll see lol.

I put dielectric grease on the connections but not on the battery itself,I will try that thanks

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[Honcho907]

Originally Posted by zanthrax

Batteries do not short out in water. If you plan on getting them wet regularly you may want to think about a little extra sealing to keep out dirt.

Thanks,that's good to know, I have all factory waterproof electronics and did a little water proofing ( to connections and such) my self. But i want sure about the battery,so I didn't take it in water deeper than the wheels

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[ik632]

The cells themselves are sealed and can handle water without any problems. If you have a hard case, it's a good idea to dump the water out of it after a soggy run. I guess over time the tabs that come out of the cells could corrode and eventually the solder joint fail, but you'll have long worn the pack out before that happens.

[waw]

never had any problem with submerging LiPo on my rig..


both using LiPo, perfectly safe for swimming

[Honcho907]

Took the honcho out to a Creek. Had her in water over the roof and she handle it like a boss... I'll post pics after work

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[Honcho907]

Creek shots

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