JulianJ Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Dear All, The ESC recommended by the manufacturer of my model is an E-Flite 40 Amp at £62 However a similar ESC from Overlander comes in at just £26 Both ESC's appear to have very similar spec, (aside from the battery connectors). How come the E-flite item is more than twice the price? Am I missing something here? Any opinions gratefully received! Kind regards Julian Edited By JulianJ on 11/04/2017 11:36:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 A lot of people faced with the same dilemma pay for the specified ESC. There's no advantage other than it being the officially recommended one. Personally I'm a fan of Plush ESCs. But basically the reason it's twice the price is because people will pay that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wills 2 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I agree completely, higher price does not mean a better ESC. My personal favourite 40A ESC is the Hobbyking Blueseries, comes in at £16! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Yea totally agree with the last reply. I am sure it's a marketing ploy. Nothing wrong with overlander stuff Alternatvely there are a number of specialist small electric flight suppliers that will give good advice. BRC spring to mind their escs are good. I have not dealt with them for a while though and believe there might have been changes. Plenty on here will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holland 2 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I've used Robotbirds/BRC many times for motors,esc's, servos, rx's, lipos,etc and always been delighted. Never had any problems with the bits they have supplied and the service is exceptional. Their range of PolyPower lipos are well worth a try, recently bought a couple of 3s/2100/55c packs and they really perform well. Recently tried a few bits from Airtek (Robotbirds seem to cater for smaller models) and again the quality and service were beyond reproach. These two companies are now my first port of call when I need toys. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Berriman Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I can verify the ZTW ESC from airtek have served me well over the year's. Have tried Bangood for price but after sales fauly equipment is a no go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Go for a hobbyking plush, you cant beat them.......if you need special connectors get them at same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Totally agree with other comments on here. You did not say what model or motor you were looking to use the ESC with. There are plenty of alternative ESC's with similar specifications that are cheaper and more expensive. I would just advise that you check the alternative ESC specifications with the E-Flite one first before ordering a cheaper alternative, but it is true that you can get as good or better ESC's at a lower price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Another vote here for the ZTW Beatles ESCs, 40a one here I have also used the Turnigy Plush ones too, but have had a failure on one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Agree with everything posted above. It used to be that buying a Horizon Hobby product meant you paid more but if something went wrong exemplary service was available to sort the issue. Now though that seems to be disappearing as they have recently closed their UK service/support, plus prices seem to be going even higher too. Pretty much any other brand would be a better choice at this point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew767 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hobbywing esc's are pretty well respected. Turnigy plush and Overlander XP2 are rebranded Hobbywing Flyfun and are all much of a much in price. Hobbywing Skywalker 40amp for £11 at RC Life and still uses the same programme card as all the others. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 The Turnigy Plush range are fab, I have them in all my models. The bonus is that most can be programmed with the one Plush programming card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Can I suggest that you decide on a particular make and range of ESCs thinking of future models. Unless you are particularly adept at differentiating the different bleeps and tones made by the ESC, programming, using a card is far easier (and quicker). While cards are not expensive, they usually don't work on other makes/ranges of ESCs, so you end up with a box full of different cards unless you standardise on one kind of ESC. Edited By Andy48 on 11/04/2017 14:51:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wills 2 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 that is also very good advice....pity I didn't follow it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Another vote for the Plush, and also for the ZTW from Airtek. Had one of the latter from Airtek to replace - f.o.c. - an ESC supplied by him (different brand) which had failed - really excellent piece of kit, good price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Plush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Re Bang Good and faulty goods I have found they replaced foc no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew767 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Posted by Andy48 on 11/04/2017 14:51:16: Can I suggest that you decide on a particular make and range of ESCs thinking of future models. Unless you are particularly adept at differentiating the different bleeps and tones made by the ESC, programming, using a card is far easier (and quicker). While cards are not expensive, they usually don't work on other makes/ranges of ESCs, so you end up with a box full of different cards unless you standardise on one kind of ESC. Edited By Andy48 on 11/04/2017 14:51:43 Good advice from Andy there. Julian can i just reiterate that Plush, XP2 and Flyfun are all the same esc and use the same programming card. There will be other brands also made by Hobbywing. Please let us know if any of the advice here has been helpful. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I've got mainly all Turnigy Plush from HK in mine. I always go for a bit higher amp rating than recommended as I use them in Hotliner gliders, and so I know I am always within esc max amp limits, but also still a good idea to be in front with plenty spare amperage limit on any model. So far they have all been bullet proof ! ... and I use and recommend the Turnigy program card. Ronaldo Edited By Ronaldo on 11/04/2017 18:52:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 A word of caution re the 'budget' or 'no-name' ESC's: If you buy (say) a 40A Jeti or Hacker ESC, then you can pull 40A through it all day. Cheaper ESCs may not be as bullet-proof. Whether it be Hobbywing (my personal choice), Plush or whatever, I'd always 'up-spec' (say to 50/60A) to compensate for overoptimistic marketing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JulianJ Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thank you all so much for taking the time to reply! I've ordered the Overlander, from Kings Lynn Model shop. Seems to make good sense ordering a known brand from a reputable supplier!! Kind regards Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianJ Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Posted by MattyB on 11/04/2017 14:08:26: Agree with everything posted above. It used to be that buying a Horizon Hobby product meant you paid more but if something went wrong exemplary service was available to sort the issue. Now though that seems to be disappearing as they have recently closed their UK service/support, plus prices seem to be going even higher too. Pretty much any other brand would be a better choice at this point! Sad news indeed, thank you for making me aware.... Such a shame to see so many disgruntled customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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