Emcotec Safety Power Switch, thoughts and/or reviews

[Livewire121]

I am considering getting a pair for my HPR, but I've only seen them used in a couple of builds? And so I'm wondering why they aren't used more often? The pros are already known, but what are there any cons?

[785boats]

Link? Picture? Specs? Might help us know what you are talking about.

[NativePaul]

It functions like a safety loop, but using a small magnetic switch that looks a bit like a scale fuel filler, or small removable pin switch that activates a larger electronic internal switch instead of a removable wire so it is neater when running.

They are available in different sizes for different amp ratings but I guess most people would want the 180A continuous SPS XL which is there highest rated, costs 290 Euros, weighs 190g and is 104x71x27mm so mainly for big boats and deep pockets, the 100A version is 110 Euros, 71g and 65x30x16mm

Remove the little red magnet on the lanyard to go live.

They seem ideal for people that want the convenience of running a loop on scale builds, but don't want an ugly loop out in the open. Having said that it is not hard to hide a loop on scale builds where you are not mandated to run an exposed one, I have seen air inlets on cats, and drivers heads on shovels and monos that are removable and contain the "loop", so plugging the scale detail into the hull completes the circuit.

The cons are cost, weight and possibly legality depending on your rules, I know I would still need a safety loop as well as one to race to Naviga rules. A 180A twin setup would cost you eur580/usd784/aud835 and weigh 380g, whereas a pair of traditional 5.5 or 6mm loops will cost 1% of that and weigh about 10% of that.

[785boats]

Thanks for the details Paul.
I think I will definitely stay with the safety loop on my boats.

Livewire.
So I guess that's the first con. The price. A ridiculous amount of money for a switch, when a short piece of wire & a couple of connectors will do the job.
Also, as Paul stated it probably wouldn't be legal for racing in countries where safety loops are mandatory.
The guy in the rescue boat would have to make sure that he has the little red magnet with him when he sets out to retrieve the dead boats after a race.
But for private sport running they would be fine if you have that sort of money.

[Livewire121]

Lol sorry about not posting a pic or specs, but Paul has it covered. I just wanted to get some opinions and user feedback.
BTW thanks Paul.

[NativePaul]

Grail used them on his big HPR builds, he seemed to like them.