Upgrading a Quark? loose warranty?

[Serum]

I've seen a few upgraded quark ESCs, with copper and aluminum plates for better cooling. Here is my Q; would the warranty be voided if you do this? (i guess it would?)

Any of you guys run their 125's with an additional heatsink/fan without having an issue?

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by Serum

I've seen a few upgraded quark ESCs, with copper and aluminum plates for better cooling. Here is my Q; would the warranty be voided if you do this? (i guess it would?)

Any of you guys run their 125's with an additional heatsink/fan without having an issue?

I dont see why the waranty would be void if you dont take it apart.

I run the 125 with the case mounted to heatsink and dont have an issue. I also had one go up in smoke while it was mounted to an aluminum heatsink and it was replaced by Quark under waranty no questions at all.

Now if you start disassembling the case and thermal epooxing the fets to additional heatsinks and stuff like that. I can see how that would void the waranty. Is that what you are talking about?

[Serum]

Well, here is my question;

I've seen a few upgraded quark ESCs, with copper and aluminum plates for better cooling. Here is my Q; would the warranty be voided if you do this?

But i what i meant to say was;

Upgrading with aluminum/copper plates inside the esc.

Ofcourse an external heatsink won't void the warranty

[jhautz]

Not sure on the official quark policy, but IMO opening the case and making any kind of mod would void the waranty. This is just my opinion, but seems logical to me. If the manufacturer didnt test the unit with the mods how can they be expected to gaurantee it that way.

[Serum]

they didnt test it for 6S either.. :p

[jhautz]

valid point... :010:

[BrianG]

I waited until my Quark was out of warranty before disassembling it to remove the thermal pads and epoxy the internal plates. I think they use thermal pads because they DO stick, but are removeable if needed for repair work. An epoxied board isn't coming apart without breaking something!

I was a little nervous when I did it; after all, it was a $280 ESC! But now it's done, I'm glad I did it.

[neweuser]

How long is the warranty for, anyone know? Brian?

[BrianG]

Well, according to the 125B manual:

Originally Posted by Sky-Technology.com Website

6.0 Product Warranty

Sky & Technology Co., LTD warrants products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 180 days from the original date of purchase (needs to be verified with a dated sales receipt). This warranty does not cover the following: incorrect or erroneous installation, any component parts damaged by use or modification, damage or tampering to case and/or any exposed circuit boards, overloading specified voltage, short circuiting from spliced or damaged wiring and/or motor (i.e. incorrect screw lengths), reverse battery polarization, overheating solder tabs, damage from improper installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, using a Schottky diode, splices to wires (i.e. ON/OFF switch) causing a short circuit, damage from force when using Programming button, tampering with the internal circuit components and/or disassembling case, water, moisture or any other foreign objects to enter ESC or get onto the PC board, permitting exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, fitting connectors which are incapable of handling the specified current loads and/or connectors that provide poor electrical current and causes controller to function and operate defectively and/or inconsistently or any damage caused by a crash, or flooding.

Sky & Technology Co., LTD reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In some situations, I think it might be worth losing the warranty if you need more cooling. I modified mine after the warranty was up and I like the results. I would do it again.

[BrianG]

I'd do it again too. The only downside to modding it within the warranty period is if the act of modding actually causes something to go wrong. But I think the gains are WELL worth it!