Sand in the cam locks

[Sand Dollar]

Hi I am new to surf detecting. Got a PI Pro and am learnig how to scoop in the surf. Boy is it tough. Maybe I will need a dredge lol.
However, Everytime I get back home and go about cleaning /rinsing off the salt from the unit, I notice that sand has found its way into the cam locks.I pick them down and rinse out the sand.
Has anyone with a surf detector experienced this. If so what steps have you taken to minimize it. I was thinking about taping up the holes not used for adjusting the length of the rod & then rewinding the cable from the coil.
HH
Sand Dollar

 

[AJupstateNY]

Man your lucky, I always have sand every where including
my shorts!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lucar]

Hello,

I do have a PI Pro and the very same problem. You will notice also that sand gets trapped inside the lower rod. I found no solutions to this problem other than carefully rinsing everything.

Cheers

 

[Sand Dollar]

I must check my lower rod !! I agree with the rinsing routine. Man if that sand stays in there , no telling what it will do.
Thanks Luca R.

 

[nanwate7]

We do put electrical tape over the holes, and rinse the knobs and stem with fresh water. Loosen them while rinsing, and tighten again next time out. We run the cord along the SIDE of the stem, straight up to the top, to avoid resistance or drag from the water, then wind tight, covered with more tape. Fasten the cord along the stem with tape, too.

 

[Sand Dollar]

Thanks for the tips nanwate7. will use them for sure.
SD