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Old 11-25-2009, 07:41 PM
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Default do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

i am almost done waterproofing my whole savage...thanks god

i just came across the on/ off switch and didn't know if that needed to be waterproof?

and there are 4 holes on the side.. i think there vents[sm=confused.gif] if i plastic dip it not sure how
that is going to work out, just want to be sure before i do any.. rash decisions

so do i need to WP it or do i just leave it?:P
if i do what a good way of doing it

thanks
Old 11-25-2009, 09:13 PM
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Default RE: do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

You could bypass the whole switch and just run it direct if you want it to be 100% water proof. Then when you plug the rx battery in it will turn on.
Old 11-25-2009, 09:52 PM
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Default RE: do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

l would they rust inside and become a pain up the butt to get working and they can sieze. Silicone spray works wonders on the on/off switch.
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Default RE: do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

ofna makes a nice soft plastic cover for the on off switch.
Old 11-26-2009, 08:41 AM
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Default RE: do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

vasilene or silicone works well also.
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ok thanks
Old 11-29-2009, 09:24 PM
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Default RE: do i need to water proof on/off switch for winter?

hi i have one more quest.. will a plastic diped servo overheat and crap out on me??

thanks:P

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