My Nox is toast..

[vferrari]

Vf - your logic is sound - if the problem is that the device was never sealed properly in the first place. If the problem - at least sometimes - is that the device developed a leak due to thermal cycling or mechanical shock, the leak could occur anytime when submerged.

I got interested in how these kind of devices can be tested and found this on the website of a leading company in the field of this kind of testing.

This shows the two-step test. A container with the device in it is pressurized to a given level. If that pressure decreases, i means the air has leaked into the device (the interior of the device is at ambient pressure to begin with - a pressure lower that the level the chamber is pressurized to.

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https://www.cincinnati-test.com/uploads/4befb91cd388269d64af2ae5850972f0.pdf

Yes, I agree that shock or other mechanical damage can subsequently cause a leak on a marginal design. I was really basing the "first dunk" likelihood on what was being reported by those who experience leaks. It either leaks fairly soon after the first submergence or typically not at all after that. With time and mechanical agitation, I suppose leaks could develop, but less likely. I think the weak link that one should worry about if it does survive the initial submergence is damage or degradation of the double O-rings that are used to seal the battery compartment. That is why even though the battery is user replaceable, Minelab has recommended that the unit be sent in to the repair center for battery replacement once the battery dies.

 

[ARC]

Hmmm... "Flex seal" works great on leaks... but hard to read screen after...

Otherwise...

Duct tape and vise grips will fix it.

:P

Sorry to hear... nothing sucks more than a leak... my Mark leaked once... and only once... for I sold it "as is". heh

 

[dirtlooter]

like it was said, one needs to dunk test them before going on a trip with usage in mind, that would be extremely lousy. looks like it will be Deus time for a while for you.

 

[Calabash Digger]

Should have a Nox back this week...hope anyway got some relics that need to be found...

 

[devldog]

Calabash, sorry to hear about the Nox leaking, but hey, at least it's under warranty. I recall reading about some of the CTX 3030's leaking when they were first introduced. It seems there is usually a trial period when new technology is introduced. Minelab will do right by you and you'll have a new replacement soon and you'll be making video's of cool stuff you've found. Best of Luck to you.

 

[Iffy Signals]

I emailed Minelab 3 times and never got a response... Good luck...

Just call minelab americas. I havent heard one bad thing about there CS. I had two profind 35’s crap out last year and they replaced both no questions. This year broken cuff on the EQ and i had a new one in three days.