Some extra protection.
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Good evening! I really liked your work, could you once again post the 3D model files here? Thanks.
Interesting connectors, do you have the reference ?
CNLinko:
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/33043274771.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.2e7b3c00pA6BvE&mp=1
With some tweaks
Regads,
Pablo
The connectors look great.
Are they waterproof?
Regarding the Cnlinko connectors:
If I remember right, you said that long 8mm bullet connectors work better then shorter ones?
Do you have specific ones that work, maybe a link too?
I found these ones so far
I think both connectors are good. For my efoil I am using the shorter because I couldnt find the other.
I bought on Aliexpress. The picture is not what they send :(. In the picture, connector looks more longer.
This is the differences. Both are 8mm.
The shorter one looks like the second link you found (OSE 8mm Offshore electrics).
Ahh ok.
Nice to hear that you made them work anyway.
Thank you
Hey mate,
How did you get the cable glands of the cnlinko connectors tight around the cable?
You used 8AWG right?
I don’t have the wire right now, but this drillbit has the same diameter as 8AWG and as you can see it’s a bit loose.
Should I replace the rubber grommet to a tighter one?
Pablo, Really nice build. So many nice features and clean work. Felicidades.
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Yes it is right 8AWG. Diameter 6mm. Mine is not too tight but seal well. You can use heat shrink tube to increase diameter. Always make your test
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Hi,
What did you use for the second seal?
I used a circular seal very soft for both seals. I replaced the original one.
https://serveiestacio.com/es/perfil-de-neopreno-esponjoso-redondo.html
Was succesful in the first time. But not in the second test. For some reason failed this setting.
So I used a lot of silicone to fill the space between these 2 circular seal. With the help of grease applied on the lid, I closed it. And the joint with silicone was formed. 100% not watertight but acceptable after several test. I will use grease along the seal for each session. Make more than one test to verify your setting. I fix handle too using grease and silicone on screw head.
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B00IJ9ZZWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I was thinking that having a way to suck air out of the hatch, like the rubber corks that seal a wine bottle, would be good for many of these seals. Once you get that suction it is likely to stay sealed. If you do not have it there is probably sand or debris that is keeping the seal from happening. Pablo, I was thinking that a second ‘O’ ring on your mast fitting would not be a bad thing and easy to do if you were starting from the beginning?
I was thinking the same maybe with a little vacuum pump. I will try with a few little candles inside to take out oxygen . So I will get at least 21 percent of vacuum
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Today a great day! I tested my efoil. Need more practice with this to fly and check some issues on receiver/remote. It loses signal sometimes. I´ve noticed this when remote touch water. Have also some water inside my remote and in the screen.
I hear rare noise in motor too when the board is in contact with water, but when it flies, noise dissapear and its sound is perfect. Beautiful feeling when it flies. I am very happy.
No water inside after session. Grease everywhere 
, but no water
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Nice one, Looks like a excellent build, glad you got out and riding!
My remote did exactly the same thing and stayed that way. Annoying. I can see read though if I shade it with my hand. Hard to do with riding especially because my body gets in the way of the 2.4ghz at times and can loose connection… then fly off the board.
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