Typhon Typhon esc fire

[rated///m]

I turned my Typhon on yesterday and was going through pre flight checklist and suddenly my esc started flaming. Any others with this issue? I hadn't even run the car yet so it was cool. Had to throw some dirt on it to put out the flames, I've had a li-po battery explode on me and don't want to go through that again. I think I need to carry an extinguisher with me going forward.

 

[WoodiE]

What battery do you use @rated///m?

 

[ThatDrewGuy]

WOAH! More info please. Like Woody asked, what battery type, and C rating.

 

[rated///m]

Im using HRB 5000mah 50C

 

[ThatDrewGuy]

I'm really curious as to why it looks like it burnt up at the base of the ESC, and in the loop there. Makes me think somehow there was a short in the loop connection. That's very odd man. Looks like a V3 Typhon based upon electronics there. I would contact Arrma right away. They should take care of you.

 

[rated///m]

Yea, weird. No wiring mods. ESC battery cable desoldered. Just flamed out of nowhere. Arrma has been contacted just waiting for a reply. Also no visible cuts in the wire so not sure how short would have happened. Has to be an esc issue.

 

[ThatDrewGuy]

There were issues going around with the BLX180 ESC, but nothing I have heard about with the BLX185. That sucks man. Hope you get a quick response from them. Heard they have been really good lately with helping people.

 

[rated///m]

Thanks, fires in a LiPo car are always scary, just glad battery didn't catch on fire. Awesome car otherwise though (except stock tires).

 

[Jerry-rigged]

There were issues going around with the BLX180 ESC, but nothing I have heard about with the BLX185. That sucks man. Hope you get a quick response from them. Heard they have been really good lately with helping people.

There have been a few BLX185 fires. They are not as common as with the old BLX180, though. Any ESC can fail, any lipo can fail.

 

[rated///m]

Still waiting for replies from Arrma and Tower Hobbies....

 

[Jerry-rigged]

you may contact Horizon Hobbies directly. If you are in the USA they have a 1-800 number you can call, or get on the website chat. I have had to contact them a few times over the years, and HH does good with the CS. However - I am pretty sure the BLX185 is backordered. So maybe contact them for a warranty replacement, but also you may want to order a replacement while you wait.

 

[rated///m]

Thanks I'll give them a call. I have a XLX coming in soon for my xmaxx, I may just use that.

 

[chevys10zr2003]

Thanks I'll give them a call. I have a XLX coming in soon for my xmaxx, I may just use that.

You may already know, but just want to make sure to keep in mind that the XLX isn't waterproof.

 

[rated///m]

Yes, thanks that was a factor in my decision but went ahead with it anyway. I rarely drive in wet.

 

[chevys10zr2003]

Yes, thanks that was a factor in my decision but went ahead with it anyway. I rarely drive in wet.

I just wanted to make sure you knew/remembered because I would hate to see a $200 ESC go up over something that was overlooked/forgotten.

I agree. After seized bearings, rusted screw heads, rusted hinge pins and everything else that comes with it, I keep mine dry now. I have the XLX in my HPI Baja 5B SS and I like it, but if something happens to it, I think I am going to try the Hobbywing Max5, but hopefully that's a ways away.

 

[rated///m]

Yup been down that wet road. Expensive

 

[rated///m]

Haven't had time to call Horizon but I would at least have expected a reply to my multiple emails. Calling today.

 

[Rc321]

Haven't had time to call Horizon but I would at least have expected a reply to my multiple emails. Calling today.

Hey same thing happened to me! What was your outcome dealing with horizon