Anyone have a bad experience hunting in the rain with non-waterproof White's detector?

[matthias]

I was out today with my DFX when it started to rain. I didn't want to leave because the Utility Co. just dumped a fresh load of fill. My dog and I stayed about an hour detecting but I got so worried about my detector getting wet we finally left. Any insight from anyone? HH. Matt

 

[bootyhoundpa]

went to a swimming area day after labor day last year,,that is when that beach is open for detecting ...it was raining very steady and i could not believe the number of people using non waterproof detectors in the rain...eventually most wrapped plastic sandwich or grocery bags around them ...its days like that that i am glad i have an excal.....

 

[matthias]

Hmmmmm....right on.....HH. Matt

 

[TerraDigger]

Matthias, if it rained significantly on the unit. I would let it dry out for couple of days. You may have been running it when raining with no issues. However, moisture can seep in to vital electronics a few hours later. When you power up hours later/next day......Major Problems. Not saying it will happen...but can happen. Your call.

 

[matthias]

Thank you. It all makes sense. HH. Matt

 

[matthias]

OK. My DFX got wet. No problems that day. Let it sit for 2 days just in case. Fired it up and no problems. Did I take a chance? Yes, I believe I did. Would I do it again? Not likely. But when you have nothing to do all day it's hard not to grab the detector and go. HH. Matt

 

[widebody]

[size=large]that's why you buy a good rain/dust cover. they do work.

HH[/size]

 

[DonM]

Did you know that one of the best ways to dry out an electronic item that has been exposed to water is to cover it with dry rice fo a day or two....check out these links:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/20/how-to-clean-up-water-damaged-electronics-the-rice-bowl/


http://lifehacker.com/5435480/testimonial-rice-resurrects-even-the-most-soaked-of-gadgets