Need help with my 1266 X Fisher detector. Got wet in the rain.

[Roadquest]

So, my nephew and I were out detecting in a large wooded area. We were about a quarter mile in. And it started raining hard. My 1266 X got wet. Now when I turn it on, it it just gives a loud screeching sound. I know it was damaged by the rain. Any ideas on what kind of damage was done. And how to fix it? Thanks

 

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[Newfiehunter]

So, my nephew and I were out detecting in a large wooded area. We were about a quarter mile in. And it started raining hard. My 1266 X got wet. Now when I turn it on, it it just gives a loud screeching sound. I know it was damaged by the rain. Any ideas on what kind of damage was done. And how to fix it? Thanks

You should let it dry out for a few days to see if it will work in a couple of days time...I had one and put tape over the speaker to prevent water from getting inside...Actually I also had a rain cover that I purchased in the States somewhere and it was waterproof, but it wasn't made by Fisher. The tape would have probably have saved you from getting water inside...But hindsight is 20/20. Hope it works out for you and you have a great detector there. Good luck...

 

[tiderider]

Take the batteries out first, air dry it ,

 

[steve1357]

Do not use wd40 or any other oils in it.
Id call Fisher...

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

1) When you get electronics wet don't turn them on.

2) this has worked for me with both cell phones, and my favorite camera. Get yourself a big bag of rice, big enough to put the whole control box in. totally bury the control box in rice, leave it for 3 or 4 days, and if it is not already ruined, this will dry it out, as I said it HAS WORKED FOR ME on the items I mentioned.

Ass Newfie hunter mentions hindsight is 20-20, so in the future I would always have a plastic bag when you go detecting, at least that will give you some rain protection.

GL.