# Early Check for Corrosion/Water Leak **URL:** https://foil.zone/t/early-check-for-corrosion-water-leak/22446 **Category:** efoils – Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards **Tags:** safety **Created:** [December 17, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/early-check-for-corrosion-water-leak/22446 "2024-12-17T10:51:42Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![lovetofly](https://foil.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@lovetofly](https://foil.zone/u/lovetofly) #### Post date: [July 19, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/early-check-for-corrosion-water-leak/22446/2 "2026-07-19T04:02:49Z")
Hey Andrew, I saw that you have extensive knowledge on the TameBillow boards. I got one (likely a different model) and are having some questions, could you help take a look? I’d appreciate it greatly. > [@Advice wanted with Chinese eFoil leaks (Battery chamber & Motor/Mast)](https://foil.zone/t/advice-wanted-with-chinese-efoil-leaks-battery-chamber-motor-mast/26837): > > Hi guys, I recently bought an eFoil from China and have two questions I’d love your help with. I’m not a very familiar with DIY, so I’d appreciate your input. 1. Water in the battery chamber From my understanding, the battery chamber is supposed to stay completely dry. However, I often come back from a session with a ton of saltwater in there, leaving the battery half bathing in saltwater. The manufacturer claims this is an “acceptable amount of water,” but it feels like way too much to me. I’… --- _[View the full topic](https://foil.zone/t/early-check-for-corrosion-water-leak/22446)._