Thoughts on Leaking and Wobble

[Hal2k]

I had a wobble in mine not long after purchasing, called MineLab they ask that I return the middle shaft. Before I returned the shaft, I made a drawing of the shaft alone with measurement’s so I could compare when the replacement was received. After receiving the replacement shat checked against my drawing and found that there was a slight difference in the two shafts this seemed to be enough to take care of the wobble, that was in April I believe have not had any problems since.

My biggest concerned today is the leaking problem I keep hearing about. So far, I have not dunked my under water yet. I do have a question about the leaking problem, after watching couple You Tube videos of a guys that said their Nox’s filled with water both these guys had aftermarket waterproof head phones. One guy had put silicone sealant on to keep water out, that I have to scratch my head and say why? If they are waterproof why put sealant on the connections, I have noticed there are some dealers that now have the waterproof head phones made by MineLab, I have to wonder if some of the leaking is happing due to third party head phone makers. Some of the third parties head phones are less expensive the MineLab phones. I’m reluctantly to dunk my 800 but in some ways, I would like to dunk it just to make sure it does not leak because I’m planning on purchasing the waterproof head phones from MineLab. For me the Nox has been a great machine out it out performs my Garrett AT Max I hardly ever use the Max.

Would like to hear your thoughts.

 

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[Minelab Matt]

How long did they take to replace it?

Matt.

 

[Hal2k]

How long did they take to replace it?

Matt.

Shipping was 2 days there and 2 days back and 1 day to turn around 5 days total. Minelab paid shipping to and from Napperville, IL

 

[fuceye]

I just don,t I think about. Life is to short.

 

[AurumHunter024]

I’ve got just shy of 3 years to test it. I’m not worried.

 

[vferrari]

The headphone jack is sealed behind the metallic jack contacts, so it doesn't matter if you just dunk it in the water without a headphone plugged in and even without that dust cover, no water should get in the control head. So it certainly doesn't matter what type of headphone you plug into it. Dunk it and if it leaks get it replaced. Simple as that.

 

[Terry Soloman]

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[DeepseekerADS]

Oh shameful me, I've had my 800 now my 4th day and I've yet to turn it on. I did have my Excal out in the water for 4 hours yesterday, and Steve again kicked my butt with his Tiger Shark. The major difference I see is that he pin points far more easily than the Excal does. I scoop too much to make any kind of speed in the hunts.

As for the 800, it's way too hot here to hit the dirt. With the leakage incidents I'm seeing, I'm not real anxious to dunk it. Plus, in the murky waters I usually hunt in, that black coil would be invisible at any kind of depth.

 

[Tommybuckets]

I took my Equinox swimming three days in a row with the new headphones. Works like a charm.

 

[Ronzie]

With the leakage incidents I'm seeing, I'm not real anxious to dunk it.

The wobble is a small concern but this leakage problem is a major concern for me. I've made up my mind that this is the machine for me and hope they can fix the issue before next March when I plan on getting one, if not I might not.
I'm not sure what happens if there was a problem after I got it with shipping it back since I'm in Canada. If the product is faulty I'm not paying a cent even to ship it to the States.
Where's the quality control? How does it reach the market with these issues?
This is exactly why I will never pre order or buy any machine that just comes on the market. I want to hear all about it (good and bad).
In 25 years I've only ever had to replace the battery holder on my GTAx 1000 and Garrett quickly sent it to me for free and that was 15 years after I bought it.
I have a little OCD with keeping things minty mint

 

[adamBomb]

Where's the quality control? How does it reach the market with these issues?
This is exactly why I will never pre order or buy any machine that just comes on the market. I want to hear all about it (good and bad).

Nearly all products have a 1-5% faulty ratio...so hearing about issues isn't surprising since most people with issues are vocal about it. Whether or not these issues, the wobble and leaking, are more than that % is anyone's guess. I mean I don't have either issue and neither do a bunch of other people. But yea products can be brought to market to fast so sometimes pre ordering or getting it right away doesn't pay off, just depends. For me, it was definitely worth it for the nox, if there is an issue I have a 3 yr warranty and I also wasn't as concerned because I wasn't dropping 2k like I did with the CTX.

 

[Ronzie]

Nearly all products have a 1-5% faulty ratio...so hearing about issues isn't surprising since most people with issues are vocal about it. Whether or not these issues, the wobble and leaking, are more than that % is anyone's guess. I mean I don't have either issue and neither do a bunch of other people. But yea products can be brought to market to fast so sometimes pre ordering or getting it right away doesn't pay off, just depends. For me, it was definitely worth it for the nox, if there is an issue I have a 3 yr warranty and I also wasn't as concerned because I wasn't dropping 2k like I did with the CTX.

Glad you're not having any issues. I'm just a little worried about the leaks since I'll be using/dunking it in shallow water.
The 800 is a very appealing machine and I'm looking forward to putting it to the test not only in water but in heavy trashy areas.