Help with a Tiger Shark?

[The Digger]

2 questions, how much of the o-ring grease do you put on and is there supposed to be any kind of rubber gasket on the connector that goes into the control box? Just want to be sure before I take it in the water. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everybody!

 

[stitchlips]

I have a sand shark. They have similar cases, I just use enough to coat the oring in a fine sheen. Triple check for sand or even worse hair because one small piece and your done.

 

[JOE(USA)]

stitchlips already said it but I'll say it again, make sure it's clean. Do the "O" ring indoors on a bench or table with good light, clean hands and use clean tissues or a piece of cloth to make sure there is not a speck of dirt anywhere on those surfaces. If your going in salt water,when you are finished rinse the unit in fresh water and after it's dry open the case to make sure no salt water got inside. Joe

 

[JoeinMemphis]

I agree with both above, I would not open the TS except when actually needing to change the batteries, then I would remove the o-ring, wash it in warm water and liquid Ajax dish detergent to remove all of the old silicone (and sand sticking to it). then with a q-tip or something similar I would clean out the recessed groove in the housing that holds the o-ring, re-apply a thin coat of new grease (silicone regulator grease available from dive shops) and seal the machine back up. I NEVER had a single drop enter my housing. Also dropping one of those silica gel packets in the control housing is never a bad idea. Oh, and no, there isn't a rubber gasket or seal at the coil connector, no special attention is needed other than rinsing it out with fresh water when you are done for the day, I have heard some put silicone grease on the pins, I never did, and never had a problem. You will find the batteries last a surprisingly long time with that unit. It never hurts to order a spare o-ring or two, I did, but never needed them. HH Joe

 

[The Digger]

Hey guys thanks again, you answered all of my questions and than some, much appreciated! Dave