Aftere scalpeling the top off, I now have a perfect secondary seal for those particularly wet days, which also functions as a safety to keep the lid on tight:
(i dont plan on actually going out and riding in the rain, but if i get caught by the shitty Dutch weather,
i don’t want to lose my traction/grip and make it back home/work.)
i load mine up with silicone lubricant… and the outside is sealed anyway… rain and puddles have yet to cause me a noticeable drop in performance due to bearings getting wet and corroding.
I’ve had ceramics on my push deck for over a year and have been caught in the wet stuff and they are still going strong.
Thought of your swim cap system and want to share this.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/cigar-travel-case
Looks like a great easy access alternative to lot of the enclosures I’ve seen. They are pretty stout and can probably take a good hit. Been protecting my other endeavor for years now.
I know this thread is ancient, but I have a question.
Im thinking of covering my motor with an aluminum shield similar @Airlocktechnics, but im afraid this will induce eddy currents in the aluminum because of the nearby moving magnets. This will cause the aluminum to heat up and drag on the motor…
Is this a legitimate concern or will I be fine if I leave at least a couple mm clearance?
Should be fine, there is already a steel can around your magnets wich is keeping most of the flux inside.
Anyways brushless motors generally are safe to run in wet conditions.