Shadow X5 water conversion.

[Mel Parker]

[attachment 62190 IMG_2277.jpg][attachment 62191 IMG_2276.jpg][attachment 62192 IMG_2278.jpg][attachment 62193 CopyofIMG_2273.jpg][attachment 62194 IMG_2279.jpg][attachment 62195 IMG_2272.jpg]Since the X5 is such a great detector especially on small gold items, I have decided to convert one into a water machine. I used a Pelican case and water tight fittings. It works great to say the least.

 

[clondike clad]

Where did you get your water tight controls
That unit looks like a killer.

 

[DavHut]

Ditto - where do you obtain the H2O proof fittings and accoutrements?

 

[Mel Parker]

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[khouse]

Dave,
You can buy a regular round shaft pot then add a rotary shaft seal to it. This is the cheapest way to seal the pots. The wire connectors are from Heyco.com
Here is a link to a shaft seal
http://canada.newark.com/jsp/Electromechanical+&+Industrial+Control/Switch+Components/APM/N9030+X+1/4/displayProduct.jsp?sku=30F013
I think this is what you wanted?
I've just about got the easy waterproof detector together. I'll post the pictures.
Mel Parker sure did a nice job!
My approach is a little different.

 

[DavHut]

THanks Kenny. Ill be looking forward to seeing your results.

 

[khouse]

David,
What is the measurements of your uMAX control head?

 

[Beachcomber]

I waterproofed mine the same year it came out and have been using it for lake hunting ever since. It can find the tiny gold and it can find the big gold

Good Luck with it!!!!

HH

Beachcomber

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

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