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Old 11-26-2012, 07:11 PM   #1
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Question How to measure esc temps?

Anybody know how measure temps of esc without owning an infrared temp gun?
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Old 11-26-2012, 07:13 PM   #2
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touch it. if it hurts, then its too hot
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Old 11-26-2012, 08:09 PM   #3
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touch it and count, one 1,000, two 1,000, three 1,000 ouch, bout right ........bob

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Old 11-26-2012, 08:37 PM   #4
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Ya I figured that ^
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Old 11-27-2012, 07:25 AM   #5
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maybe one of these might do the trick

TowerHobbies.com | Duratrax FlashPoint Infrared Temperature Gauge
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Old 11-27-2012, 07:29 AM   #6
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Default Re: How to measure esc temps?

I use one of these:
Dynamite Mini Temp Gun [DYN2529] | Tools - A Main Hobbies

Cheaper than buying new electronics and small enough to fit in your pocket.
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Old 11-27-2012, 08:37 AM   #7
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I use one of these:
Dynamite Mini Temp Gun [DYN2529] | Tools - A Main Hobbies

Cheaper than buying new electronics and small enough to fit in your pocket.
X2.... Works great and for the price it's cheap insurance so your not guessing at whether your temps r too high
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Old 12-05-2012, 03:09 PM   #8
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for the price of some of these infrared temp guns I could not think of going with out one. Thanks for the links guys
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