Is the fan motor water proof? Has anyone used this on an offroad vehicle that is snorkled or frequently under water?
1444044
I've never used them under water, but they are directly behind my grill in a pusher configuration exposed to all the rain and snow coming through and haven't had any issues yet (18 months). I don't see any particular attention to waterproof them, so I doubt they would last long under water.
1376601
I have two, one is exposed to weather. Both have worked flawlessly. I think they are very well made and certainly intended to be mounted outdoors. Submersible, probably not.
2143277
I haven't opened mine up, but I do not believe it is water proof. As for rock crawling, I think if you double up this would be a great servo.I'm running a single on my e-maxx and it has taken some serious abuse, but I don't know if it has the torque to overcome scenarios that rock crawling would bring.
933813
Don't know because the fans did not work when I got it! I went to my local hobby shop and replaced them with some good brushless ones that are water resistant! I try not to go through to deep of water!
2027335
I think it's water proof. I mounted mine on the chassis and it is working fine. Only had in use for a few weeks now.
182751
The motor is not built for salt water. That being said, when I use it for salt water I simply flush it out in fresh water directly afterward. I will clean it completely and rinse it very thoroughly. I have never had a problem.
1460719
the truck is waterproof however the speed controller is NOT waterproof. I've actually ran into this problem.I was just running through puddles and I short circuited my speed controller.
2281124
It has gaskets that seal the unit, but I can't say it's water proof. It's probably water resistant so that if you dropped it into a bucket of water, there would be no harm. As a diver, I don't think I'd take this under water.
1085785
Probably not. It is not a sealed unit and water could easily seep in and ruin the motor.
406195
fast enough for the beginner, it is upgradable with a brushless motor kit. you would be better off buying the one with a brushless motor set up. yes, waterproof however i always dry off after rinsing.
1810017
This fan is wet rated. It is meant for outdoor use. One of the few you could actually use on a perrgola.
816580
I would say that it is very water resistant - not water proof. I use my ATV to plow snow in my subdivision. The switch (which is mounted just below the handle bars and above the head lights), ATV and I get very wet from the snow that flies over the top of the snow blade. I have been removing snow using this switch for three seasons with no problems.
850500
I have ridden it during rain and wet trails and it works fine. I don't think its submergible though.
1661933
I'm not sure how it is in salt water. What I can tell you is that you have to have a very deep tank and that the motor is prone to failing and leaking everywhere! I would not recommend this product or this brand. The company is not helpful at all.
1532739
I'm pretty sure it is described as being for wet, outside use. I bought it for my jetski trailer which is outside 24/7. So far it works very well and I think is guaranteed for life.
1870573
Got mine about a week ago and this thing blows canned air out of the water. The motor has a 5 year warranty on it and it's really the only part I would worry about breaking since it's really the only moving part
520183
This motor will work in saltwater if you clean it off after each use. I could barely make it back to the dock in a fresh water lake it's so under powered. This would not be a good motor to use if there is a current or waves. It's unreliable and will most likely will result in a situation were you will need to be rescued.