t2 problem with rain

[wvdigger]

I am thinking about purchasing a t2 soon. My one concern is I have heard stories of the machine shorting out very quickly in a rain shower, has any one else experienced a problem with this. I also heard they are currently working on a more waterproof model that will come out soon. Has anyone else heard anything about that? Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[thompy]

never had a problem in the rain, but the coil didnt like a shallow stream, had to dry it out

 

[jack1]

At our place dealer claimed, that the reel is sturdy upstream- isn't...behind you money is that a bad

 

[K.J.]

I have a T2 since over 1 year now, and here during winter becomes very foggy and rainy. I bought from US a "rain protection set" which works very well for me. But I avoid to go out if it's really pouring. Hope this helps.

 

[klrbz]

anyone try a waterproofing spray? to help with water shedding?

 

[Mark652]

I've had my T2 for almost 2 years. I do not take it out in a full rain storm, but I have used it when it was misting and in light rain. I found a useful and simple solution, I use two quart-size zip-loc bags, one for the battery compartment and the other for the control head. I turn the unit on and them put a bag over the battery compartment and use a sturdy rubber band to hold it in place. On the control head I cut a small slit for the knob and slip it through. I also rubber band the bag in place. Again, I do not go out in a hard rain, but I have been out a number of times in drizzle and occasional light showers and with this bag arrangement I have never had any problems.

Hope this helps.

 

[robert roy]

I use just plain sandwich wrap, but a zip lock bag probably works just as well.
Why would anyone want to MD in a storm anyway? Just a light drizzel is ok but I'd not want to
have my MD suddenly behave like a lightening rod in a thunder storm!
RR

 

[Jeb NWR]

Hope you keep a small breathing hole to let Air in ,otherwise If you keep the Air "tight"out ,you `may` get condensation inside your control box , around your Screen !