Second trx broken !!

[tanz 82]

I bought a trx the other day . On land great machine but brought it in the water and it went crazy then died ! So I brought it back to the merchant got a replacement , but brought this new one in the water today and same thing !!!! I made sure both times I sealed the battery cap however both times I noticed air bubbles coming from the button ??! Am I doing something wrong ?

 

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[Deft Tones]

Hot TRX to cold water would likely leak.

I have two and submerge them often without incident.

 

[tanz 82]

The water is around 65 - 70 in the lake

 

[Deft Tones]

Plastidip the unit past the button. Dielectric grease on battery contacts. Lube the o-ring with light coat of silicone grease. Would be submergable and functional beyond 10 feet IMO.

I might just dip over the button next time.

 

[Davers]

Never really thought of my TRX being waterproof , just "Kinda water Resistant"

That said , I in no way have the Confidence to submerge the unit for even a second or 2.

I do have a can of Plasti-Dip, but also have a NIB Carrot .

My 2 cent piece.

 

[McKinney_5900]

Never really thought of my TRX being waterproof , just "Kinda water Resistant"

That said , I in no way have the Confidence to submerge the unit for even a second or 2.

I do have a can of Plasti-Dip, but also have a NIB Carrot .

My 2 cent piece.

Whites site:
Waterproof to 10 feet. IP 68 Certified

 

[choppadude]

When the TRX first came out Whites stated it was "Weatherproof" after still getting their butts whipped by the Garrett Pro Pointer AT, they started claiming it was "Waterproof" I have had both and can say without a doubt that the Garrett IS waterproof and able to submerged. On the other hand the TRX IS NOT waterproof and I would never submerge it (again)

 

[Auriemma]

Get it replaced (again), the keep it in a sealed ziplock bag or vacuum seal it when you plan to dunk it.

FYI... air bubbles a coming from the unit is NEVER a good sign.

 

[birdman]

I just bought one and I am a bit spooked to get in the water with it now..

 

[KirkS]

I've dunked mine, and it's been fine. I just got mine in January, maybe there was a design alteration?