Water in the USB Cap..

[Sand Scoop]

I never had any problem with moisture in the battery compartment but last night I unscrewed the cap where you plug in the USB cable. Now I had the whole unit under water for part of the hunt so I check it every night and charge the battery. Opening the cap and there is a small amount of water in the bottom. I check the cap to be sure its snug before I go in the water ,I know it wasn't loose.So I figure I'd dab a little silicone grease on the threads and hopefully keep the water out. You might want to keep an eye on this to if your in the water..

 

[greenmeanie]

If it was salt water you better clean it good with an electronic cleaner.

 

[grouser]

condensation maybe?

 

[Sand Scoop]

The first time I use it in the water I had a little condensation in the battery compartment since then its been dry. I never thought of removing the cap until a few days ago and noticed a small amount of water. Since then I check it after I come back from the beach and its been dry.Maybe it could have been a build up of condensation..

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

I only checked the USB cap after I washed the detector off. I am guessing I did not give the water a chance to dry on the out side . But before yesterdays hunt I pulled the cover off and it was wet from water. I am pretty sure its comming from the washing off of the detector as I have not been able to get in the water due to the rought surf. I think this is an issue. While those contacts are plated gold I am thinking that the water can still wick down through.
BCNJ

 

[Sand Scoop]

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