Looks great for waterproofing the electronics... but how will this effect any future need to change the battery? Isn't the battery is located under all of that silicone?
Have you experienced your speaker making poping sounds and the sound being faint and dull when water gets in? I called minelab for my 800. They said to me that adding silicone doesn't void the warranty. I did the same thing for the back. I still haven't done the speaker part. Can you still hear the sound coming out of the speaker when adding the cover and silicone? I was thinking of just adding waterproof tape, like flex tape for the speaker part.
that is pretty sweet. what is up with that paper hole minelab? its almost like its a moisture sticker that would turn pink on the old cell phones to mark if they got wet. i bet that paper hole will only withstand 10 feet pressure depth. any greater will make it rupture and flood the inside of machine
It is..and it will get hot. The problem is not the gore vent noor the o-ring...Excalibur II has the same o-ring!! The problem is tiny fissure or cracks, at the base of the handle.,,,around usb slot or around the coil`s connector. A piece of plastic can´t last forever...so, i suggest regulary mantainance with silicon grease (around usb slot, around cable connector, etc...) and try to sweep VERY SLOWLY inside the water, to avoid cracks on the 4 screws or in the middle of the handle. Although some machines could have problems with o-rings or speaker flooding....but this happens soon, not after some months of use.
i put some flex tape on the speaker hole day 1 an never had any issue,,,my hunting buddy bought a brand new one last week an already its leaking,,,there is some water on the display,,,,
Это новый блок, старый заполнен водой. Заменили его по гарантии, он пришел на неделю. Спасиба на metaldetectorrepair.com/ UK Этот силикон удаляется без следов при необходимости))
Can someone explain..i buy a new Equinox 800.first time i try put my md only 5 minit my screen slowly full with water i think its ok coz my md still working,but after 15 minute.my monitor shockly off and can not On...only three week i use this md.i got a new md not seconhand..why not waterproof.i check all cable is tight.now i claim my warranty..but i m scared right now to use at underwater
aqui no brasil, estamos com os mesmos problemas. tambem temos problemas na parte estrutural do aparelho, que é feito de merda, tudo no aquanox quebra facil.
Tengo un equinox 800 desde hace 3 meses se lleno de agua muchos peros para la garantia mal servio al cliente lo peor quieren que lo envie a estados unidos y no puedo por las baterias que lleva dentro nose que hacer de aver sabido nolo meto en el agua
Hi. Great video. Did the machine still work even though you got water inside?
Looks great for waterproofing the electronics... but how will this effect any future need to change the battery? Isn't the battery is located under all of that silicone?
We should need to do any of this we pay 1000 dollars it should be proof
Have you experienced your speaker making poping sounds and the sound being faint and dull when water gets in? I called minelab for my 800. They said to me that adding silicone doesn't void the warranty. I did the same thing for the back. I still haven't done the speaker part. Can you still hear the sound coming out of the speaker when adding the cover and silicone? I was thinking of just adding waterproof tape, like flex tape for the speaker part.
that is pretty sweet. what is up with that paper hole minelab? its almost like its a moisture sticker that would turn pink on the old cell phones to mark if they got wet. i bet that paper hole will only withstand 10 feet pressure depth. any greater will make it rupture and flood the inside of machine
It is a GORE Vent, try searching with Google...
This should be done immediately, especially if you are away from the minelab service
Isnt that paper disk a vent hole for the battery? Will it get to hot? Also can you hear anything with the speaker grill taped up?
It is..and it will get hot. The problem is not the gore vent noor the o-ring...Excalibur II has the same o-ring!! The problem is tiny fissure or cracks, at the base of the handle.,,,around usb slot or around the coil`s connector. A piece of plastic can´t last forever...so, i suggest regulary mantainance with silicon grease (around usb slot, around cable connector, etc...) and try to sweep VERY SLOWLY inside the water, to avoid cracks on the 4 screws or in the middle of the handle. Although some machines could have problems with o-rings or speaker flooding....but this happens soon, not after some months of use.
Hi, I'm curious to know if this has been enough to make it fully waterproof? Have you have any more leak since doing it please?
So after upgrade are you done try it at under water ..still leaking or not...
you should probably do the screen parameters too--with a clear sealing agent like the adhesive for the screen covers.
You can buy a silicone bung off eBay for about £7 they are specially made for the nox series 👍
do you mean a small plug for the paper hole, or you mean a tube of silicone?
i put some flex tape on the speaker hole day 1 an never had any issue,,,my hunting buddy bought a brand new one last week an already its leaking,,,there is some water on the display,,,,
Good day how has the silicone held up against the saltwater . Or has there been any changes.
Is this not meant for full underwater like the Excalibur 2 is?
Такой блок по гарантии менять должны. Но зная как работает МД Регион, пришлют блок к следующему сезону))
Это новый блок, старый заполнен водой. Заменили его по гарантии, он пришел на неделю. Спасиба на metaldetectorrepair.com/ UK
Этот силикон удаляется без следов при необходимости))
Can someone explain..i buy a new Equinox 800.first time i try put my md only 5 minit my screen slowly full with water i think its ok coz my md still working,but after 15 minute.my monitor shockly off and can not On...only three week i use this md.i got a new md not seconhand..why not waterproof.i check all cable is tight.now i claim my warranty..but i m scared right now to use at underwater
Can you stii have the battery changed after this ?? 🔋
You can remove the silicone without any problem, change the battery and put new silicone after that.
yes but he wont be a happy camper removing the 10 pounds of silicone from the battery door, I think he went a little crazy with it
And the vibes are loud
aqui no brasil, estamos com os mesmos problemas. tambem temos problemas na parte estrutural do aparelho, que é feito de merda, tudo no aquanox quebra facil.
Looks good,but there goes the warranty" 🙈
The silicone is very soft and you can remove it without any signs.
И после погружение выдавило переднею панель?
Excalibur...
Xp Deus for land and white's surfmaster for water problem solved 🤣🤣🤣
SMPI another notorious leaker...
first time I used mine in the water at the beach an water got in it will it dry out so I can seal with silicone or jus send it back?
has anyone asked minelab if this voids warranty just in case. or has there been any upgrades done by minelab?
I asked them and they said not necessarily.
i tryed it, drowned too.
Tengo un equinox 800 desde hace 3 meses se lleno de agua muchos peros para la garantia mal servio al cliente lo peor quieren que lo envie a estados unidos y no puedo por las baterias que lleva dentro nose que hacer de aver sabido nolo meto en el agua
Hola susan en que pais te encuentras,si hubo forma de arreglar tu equinox 800? Gracias
And how much feet can you go with this transformation?