waterproof a savox 1258tg servo

[iSitg]

I would like to use a savox 1258 servo on an Axial Yeti XL. I don't believe the servo is waterproof and would like to waterproof it. If I took the servo apart and sealed the edges with ACE 90% Pure Silicone Grease Waterproof, will the servo be waterproof? Will it at least be water resistant (meaning that I can hose off the servo to clean it?)

 

[thirdeye]

I took my servo apart and sealed it with basic RTV for a typical seal on a vehicle. just unscrew the 4 bolts and put the sealant along the edge of each side and tighten it back up. I did this with mine, flipped it in a puddle completely submerged it and it still works fine!

 

[Stompper]

Another problem with waterproofing servos is the area where the servo horn mates to the gear. Either need an O-ring or fill that area with marine grease.

 

[Stormin2u]

If you haven't alleady purchased the 1258 why not consider a WP servo?

 

[new2rocks]

There's lots of good info in the electronics section about how to waterproof servos (including a sticky). Search is your friend. Or buy one that's already waterproof (e.g., Savox 1210) or water resistant (e.g., Holmes Hobbies, Xpert, some Futabas).

 

[iSitg]

If you haven't alleady purchased the 1258 why not consider a WP servo?

the 1258 has better stats (decent torque and fast speed) compared to Traxxas 2075. the savox waterproof ones are only a little bit better than 2075. the more expensive savox wp servos have better torque but not much better speed. for that price, i would rather buy the 1258.

 

[iSitg]

I took my servo apart and sealed it with basic RTV for a typical seal on a vehicle. just unscrew the 4 bolts and put the sealant along the edge of each side and tighten it back up. I did this with mine, flipped it in a puddle completely submerged it and it still works fine!

can i use ACE 90% Pure Silicone Grease Waterproof instead of basic RTV? do i need to seal up the servo horn area?

 

[thirdeye]

I'm sure that would probably work just fine... I had RTV laying around so thats why I used it. I didn't do anything to the servo horn part. I don't think it would be bad to though