Saltwater corrosion starting on the CTX 3030 coil plug in .

[Eagle 1]

O K there is green corrosion starting on the CTX 3030 coil plug-in. This is after 3 week's of useing in the saltwater ocean. I clean the ctx 3030 after every trip to the beach when I get home. The green corrosion is all over the threads of the coil plug-in of the ctx 3030. This is one place I have not cleaned before until I saw the threads after changing the coil and seen it. If you use in saltwater check that out. I used a toothbrush to clean it off all the way around the plug-in. then I put WD 40 on a Q tip and lightly wipeing it on the threads. This may not be the best stuff to use maybe but that's all I had. I know there is something else I could use that the divers use but can't remember what it is ? Here is some not the best photos but they will have to do.

 

[Scoopshaker]

I am a big fan of using silicone on detectors. Some people shudder in horror at the thought, but I have never had a leakage problem or corrosion on anything I put silicone on.
It is easy to put on, and wipes off easily too. You might consider it. Available at all dive shops.

 

[hershey1]

Silicone grease. Can be found in most plumbing supply stores. Don't take much kinda like Brylcream a little dab will do you. Great post. Check your coil plug to make sure there is a little black rubber "O" ring up in it. HH

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Silicone grease should take care of that. Sounds like you do already but as a reminder to all others, always wash off all the saltwater after each use.

 

[Eagle 1]

Ya it is not a spot that would think of when cleaning the CTX. But if water can get in salt will too. Thanks for the tip.

 

[jtalley007]

I put some on mine but have not been back to the water to test it out.