Prop balancer

[chessman]

Hey all
Can someone please give me a link to a prop balancer suitable for P3A props.
I got one off Amazon and was a bit hasty, looking at the reviews rather than into which model would work with my props.
I made the mistake of assuming that a balancer was a balancer....
The one that I bought is for prop with a hole right through the centre (doh!). Image below.
I need one for 'capped props' I guess, and available to the UK.

Cheers

 

[KeithS]

What the benefit of a prop balancer and are they really beneficial?

 

[msinger]

The SpeedyTM and this Du-Bro are both compatible. Both come with the prop rod you'll need.

 

[Rusty42]

What the benefit of a prop balancer and are they really beneficial?

Ever drive a car with an unbalanced wheel? Props are mass produced, out of the mold into the bag. All props should be checked before use, most are not.

 

[chessman]

In addition, whilst out flying the weekend the quad tipped on its side as I fired the motors up. Was on level solid ground but gusty costal wind unbalanced it as the rotors spun up. The props struck the pavement and I got a prop obstruction warning. I was standing next to it so this was only momentary.
I restarted the quad and RC and all was OK.
The thing is that this would have grazed a minute amount of plastic off the props that struck the ground. It flew fine though but this is another reason I need to balance them.

 

[chessman]

The SpeedyTM and this Du-Bro are both compatible. Both come with the prop rod you'll need.

Thanks msinger

 

[msinger]

The thing is that this would have grazed a minute amount of plastic off the props that struck the ground.

In that case, toss the damaged prop and replace it.

 

[DeadGrunt]

Du-Bro, bar none, the best in my opinion

 

[alokbhargava]

Go for Du-Bro

 

[chessman]

I have had to import this from the US since I could not find a solitary UK supplier. Not even a similar model with comparible build.
There's definitely an opening for a UK supplier.