I am in a quandary right now, I bought a CTX and am afraid to submerge it, I then waited a while to purchase the Equinox, and now after reading many complaints I am afraid to submerge it. What is the answer to this are these machines safe to use submerged or not? Or is the only truly safe machine a Excalibur?
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Is it water safe?
- Thread starter smkunder
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JimmyCT
Well-known member
If you still have warranty on it, the time is now to dunk and test. Water hunt frequently to give it a good “run” to make sure it doesn’t leak. If it does, call Minelab and they will take care of you.
fwcrawford
Well-known member
Only one way to find out, but if you bought it to use for water hunting, you may as well try it.... after all... it is supposed to be waterproof down to 10 feet.
I have a Sand Shark and the first time I used it, I was nervous too, but had no issues, and don’t even worry about it now.
After 8 years still no issues... good thing as the company no longer exists.
I have a Sand Shark and the first time I used it, I was nervous too, but had no issues, and don’t even worry about it now.
After 8 years still no issues... good thing as the company no longer exists.
bootyhoundpa
Well-known member
Avoid leaving unit in HOT direct sunlight or in any extreme heat environment..avoid rapid extreme temperature changes..even the mighty Excalibur is prone to forming cracks in the plastic...if you bought a 4 wheel drive vehicle would you only drive in 2 wheel drive? Exercise that warranty... my Excalibu has so many bubblegum and spit repairs done to it that I am concerned about it’s water tight integrity so I just chest mount the module higher on my chest to minimize the amount of time and depth in water..
I've owned 4 CTXs, always under warranty, and never had one leak; others experience differs. I've owned 3 Equinox's in the last 2 yrs because 2 drowned. My latest replacement I put in the bathtub overnight and I've put 7 3hr+ hunts on it fully submerged with no leaks; I hope this one is a keeper.
JimmyCT
Well-known member
you have nothing to loose and a possible new unit (to gain) IF it leaks. Either way you are a winner 
kschae4
Well-known member
We would expect the replacement to be a new unit, but we saw that wasn't the case for Calabash. I have about 25 months left on my warranty and I'm hesitant to hunt the ocean submerged....you have nothing to loose and a possible new unit (to gain) IF it leaks. Either way you are a winner
but I think I'll do it at some point, just not now... HH
JimmyCT
Well-known member
I did respond to that post concerning cally’s used replacement. Not sure what happened there. Rightfully so, anyone of us would be ticked off if that happened to us. However I haven’t heard any other claims concerning others receiving a used replacement unit.
midalake
TROLL
If my unit is not repairable under warranty, it BETTER A$$ be a new unit or they will get that back too!!!!!!!!
midalake
TROLL
You have a serial number [which is highly tracked] by Minelab. My unit that was replaced was a different serial#, so was Calabash's. That does not not mean it was new!
I inspected mine for ware and handling marks. I would say there is a ZREO percent chance of getting your "own unit" back as a replacement. The cost to open a unit up for repair is too much!
Ok then they are probably reconditioning them.
midalake
TROLL
Minelab has not "reconditioned" anything. Parts to build a new one are in short supply!!
ZERO change to manufacturing procedures.
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He tenido 4 CTX, siempre en garantía y nunca he tenido una fuga; la experiencia de otros es diferente. He tenido 3 Equinox en los últimos 2 años porque 2 se ahogaron. Mi último reemplazo lo puse en la bañera durante la noche y le puse 7 cacerías de 3 horas o más completamente sumergido sin fugas; Espero que este sea un guardián.
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He tenido 4 CTX, siempre en garantía y nunca he tenido una fuga; la experiencia de otros es diferente. He tenido 3 Equinox en los últimos 2 años porque 2 se ahogaron. Mi último reemplazo lo puse en la bañera durante la noche y le puse 7 cacerías de 3 horas o más completamente sumergido sin fugas; Espero que este sea un guardián.
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ColonelDan
Active member
Never had a leaking problem with my CTX with the new gasket. Never had a leaking problem with my Excal II if the gaskets were in good shape. Given the reports on the EQX, I consider my 800s as water resistant vs waterproof. If I want to go in the surf more than knee deep, I'll use my Excal.
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