So you want to really waterproof your machine without using Tupperware?

[BarberBill]

I wasn't gong to post on this, but changed my mind. Every time I read a post where someone wants to "waterproof" a land detector I wonder why go to that much effort rather than just getting a water detector in the first place? While you mention the problem with northwest rain, again I wonder why anyone would spend much time detecting in the rain? I've been caught in the rain a time or two when attending club sponsored, seeded hunts and got by with a make do plastic rain cover, but the experience generally is uncomfortable, wet, muddy and dirty. Certainly not my idea of fun detecting.

If you do decide to go with this treatment, keep us posted as it'll be interesting to learn how it works out.
BB

 

[Hank68]

I read it and do understand, I wasn't talking about a detector for underwater use, if you read mine which I'm sure you did,with the post above, I said high moisture enviroment not underwater, that's what I was referring to about the motor being in a moist place since it works off DC current, I wasn't belittling you or questioning you, try it out it may be a solution to salt water problems who knows.

 

[BADBAJA]

I don't detect in the rain at all. Once It starts I usually high tail it inside. Very light mist is ok. I got this machine to have fun and in the rain or fighting the ocean does not sound like fun. Now the rewards the ocean swingers get are amazing. Back on topic.

Also The perspiration here is horrible. Anyone that owns guns knows when you come inside from the cold into a warm environment your guns or detectors will sweat. I usually just wrap the weapons in a towelle or blanket. The detector I leave outside In garage which I don't like. If the coating is legit you wouldn't care if you seen it sweat, fall in a creek or get the occasional drizzle or downpour. I really hope it works is all.

Not trying to turn this thread into a "what detector you should have bought" thread.

 

[Sailorman]

Honestly you have some issues badbaja. I was talking 90s not 70s. One day when you grow up you'll have seen plenty of technology failures yourself and perhaps have learned a bit about polite discourse. As for me I think i've had enough of rude children.

Oh, and if you think i'm an old fossil with no knowledge of technology I make my living in CAD/CAM where I watch lots of cutting edge technology that fails to live up to it's claims. Occasionally something does and we get a pleasant surprise.

See ya...

 

[Hank68]

Its been along time since I hunted the beach and I think it would help out a lot with mist issues. Hank. Good luck,

 

[earthmansurfer]

To be honest you just sound like sheeple. One person does not think it works or is skepticle and you all follow each other like lost sheep. Then you just regurgitate what other people said. Reread your posts. Open your mind. You can think on your own yOu know.

Trust me I am in no way upset just stating what I see. Everyone wants new stuff but no one wants to try it. NOt me as soon as my warranty runs dry I am sending my xterra brain in. I am just trying to make mine more water resistant to this northwest weather. I never once said I would dunk my machine even though they say it's water proof.

So I will let you go back to answering your same questions about which detector is best for silver, or which detector goes deepest since that keeps the sheep safe.

I don't understand your blanket statement ("sheeple") as there was a variety of replies to you, quite clearly. To group that as sheeple, well that is judgemental. You mean you know and researched everyone who posted heres other posts that quickly and were able to make such a blanket statement?

I do believe the product works but also believe what Larry said (and others) that a detector is different and if you only send in the main board, what about all the other parts! Now, if everything is waterproofed, then that makes sense, but would probably be both cost prohibitive as well as a bit complicated for the average user.

I have ordered quite a few coils that few have had just to try them out and then sell them at a loss at a later date - just to try them out and share the information. I quite like trying new things.

EMS

 

[TerraDigger]

From a non-emotional viewpoint, just coating the mainboard only will really do nothing. I'll assume the treatment works. You have electrical current going through multiple non-treated components. From a strictly electronic methodology of operation, the machine will ultimately fail/develop issues if exposed to excess moisture. Also, if moisture causes a electrical shorting/surging, it affects the internal pathways of the electrical components, so an external coating will not necessarily prevent damage to a component.