***** Thanks Chris, I know you were waiting for it ;-) . As I said, I've found other way to waterproof thr USB plug so I took the option to divided the tutorial in 2 parts to have the chance to join other waterproofing options/
Well that just sucks!!! We pay through the nose for these "branded" machines only for them to fail? People ask me why I keep my White's PI machine! Well in all the years it's been in sea water it has NEVER leaked! So I might just hang on to it a bit longer after seeing this. My White's PI plus a Garrett AT Gold and a Minelab Xterra 705 with a 15" coiltech DD coil and I'm set. Thank you so much for your time and effort in showing us this, I for one am most grateful. Cheers Chris.
Frog master, read back from the beginning of the thread as to why we we're termed "critters" . It had to do with political views if I remember correctly, right Crispin?
awesome work man! perfect explanation of how to protect your ctx! Im going to buy it someday and now ill prepare for it without repair and then moding! thank you,good luck!
Thanks for posting. This will save me tons of heartache and money when I get my CTX. At first I thought you were crazy taking it to 40 ft. I wasn't aware of issues with the stock usb plug and o ring. I now realize that you must be crazy NOT to do any mods. Thanks again! This will save me big time. I won't take my CTX into the water until I do the mods.
smallgulp CTX is a very fragil detector. Those simple Mods will help to prevent any leek for "casual detecting". I do use my CTX almost 3 times a week underwater (at least 10ft down and more) and I still pray everytime ;-) Excalibur is not as powerfull as the CTX, for sure!
WildDigger It's a pleasure my friend. I am actually testing other options for USB Waterproofing as the O-ring option is "an option" but not the only one. Part #2 is almost finished.
Caro Rivera, Muito obrigado para o seu vídeo relativo impermeabilização CTX 3030. Você poderia, por favor, solicitar nós com um link onde eu podia comprar essa peça compartimento da bateria. está em corrosao total.
Frogmaster I have had the same problem I would never have bought the machine if I had known, Any idea where I can buy these O rings, I have tried but have had no luck, Thanks
Hi I just saw your video on your tube. I also have a CTX-3030,and I bought the minelab "O" rings,they are grey in color. were did you get the ones you used in the videos? can you get them from the hardware store?
Dear Rivera, Thank you very much for your video concerning waterproofing ctx 3030. Could you, please, prompt we with a link where I could by those NBR o-rings. I tried everywhere but was able to find only whole sellers. Thank you very much in advance Sincerely, SS
Manchap karM Yout welcome ;-) on the part 2 I will propose several solutions for waterproofing the USB. O-ring placement is a solution, but maybe not the best based on the experience I have now.
Pete Anderson Just google around "nbr oring", they are very common (industrial, house appliance etc.... Are you from Andersen shaft? If it's a case.. you customer service is great ;-)
Frogmaster Riviera Yes, I.m Pete Anderson from Anderson shafts. Having a little difficulty finding the 79 x 2.65 on ebay so I thought I would ask. Keep up the good work!
Pete Anderson I'm using all your product range in Fiber carbon on my Excals!!! great products. I think i had an email from you regarding the material used for the handle of the carbon scuba shaft of the Excals last friday ;-)
interesting vid, but as the ctx isn't rated at any great depth, I would prefer to use the excalibur underwater anyway. Nice idea though to get a bit better waterproofing to the ctx.
Grease is a bad idea as it causes the threads to jump when putting the cap on. Then it can't seal correctly at all. Seen that on several 3030's, however the loctite plastic thread sealer glue is ok. so is that the inside diameter of 19.5 mm on the o ring ?
Robin Bonathan Yes I put both, grease when the seal is dry. But the grease I use is the one for marine application (outbord, the green or the grey one). I use it for my stock excals on the Ikelite connectors and also on my video diving housing.
Thank you for the mod I have done that to mine after seeing this. Any tips on how to scoop up a target in waist high cloudy water? I seem to spend about 10-15 minutes trying to find it.
Another thing: in your video you added an o-ring to the USB port. At the same time, you extracted an inner rubber ring from the cap covering USB port. The question is: did you leave the inner ring in the cap after adding an o-ring between the cap and the housing? Thank you
Peter Senior Just google around nbr70 80x2 or NBR 70 79x2 . keywords. You should find plenty of online shops... You can contact some posters of comments on this page sharing the minimum quantity you need to buy..
+Steve White No.. I dive with my CTX on regular basis... just go on my google+ page or FB and you will see some scuba detection photos with my CTX. I will shortly post a new video showing that there is no need to place a USB oring, the use of thread sealant will be enough
Frogmaster Riviera Grease is a bad idea as it causes the threads to jump when putting the cap on. Then it can't seal correctly at all. Seen that on several 3030's, however the loctite plastic thread sealer glue is ok. so is that the inside diameter of 19.5 mm on the o ring ?
Eek removing the rubber from inside cap ! . Hell no .. i just fitted a thin o ring that seals perfectly . Between gap .. and the best yet . Wrap white plumbers tape . Around thread . Then tighten it up this will it make it 100% water tight .😊
Outstanding video Frogmaster Riviera, looking forward to part #2.
*****
Thanks Chris, I know you were waiting for it ;-) . As I said, I've found other way to waterproof thr USB plug so I took the option to divided the tutorial in 2 parts to have the chance to join other waterproofing options/
Well that just sucks!!! We pay through the nose for these "branded" machines only for them to fail? People ask me why I keep my White's PI machine! Well in all the years it's been in sea water it has NEVER leaked! So I might just hang on to it a bit longer after seeing this. My White's PI plus a Garrett AT Gold and a Minelab Xterra 705 with a 15" coiltech DD coil and I'm set. Thank you so much for your time and effort in showing us this, I for one am most grateful. Cheers Chris.
+Chris Barrett
Thanks chris, love your CRISPINS CRITTERS ;-)
FM
Chris Barrett hey Crispin! I'm still a critter and even more so this election cycle!
Frogmaster Riviera. Ok, I'll bite, what is a crispin critter? By the way, I've sold the Exterra 705 and bought a Garrett AT Pro. Great machine!
Frog master, read back from the beginning of the thread as to why we we're termed "critters" . It had to do with political views if I remember correctly, right Crispin?
awesome work man! perfect explanation of how to protect your ctx!
Im going to buy it someday and now ill prepare for it without repair and then moding!
thank you,good luck!
Metaldetecting Israel
Shalom, thanks for your message... will post part#2 shortly ;-)
Thanks for posting. This will save me tons of heartache and money when I get my CTX. At first I thought you were crazy taking it to 40 ft. I wasn't aware of issues with the stock usb plug and o ring. I now realize that you must be crazy NOT to do any mods. Thanks again! This will save me big time. I won't take my CTX into the water until I do the mods.
smallgulp
CTX is a very fragil detector. Those simple Mods will help to prevent any leek for "casual detecting". I do use my CTX almost 3 times a week underwater (at least 10ft down and more) and I still pray everytime ;-) Excalibur is not as powerfull as the CTX, for sure!
Awesome video. I have had people ask me about this. I have done it to mine but haven't gotten in the water yet. Thanks for sharing.
WildDigger
It's a pleasure my friend. I am actually testing other options for USB Waterproofing as the O-ring option is "an option" but not the only one. Part #2 is almost finished.
Great video thanks Frogmaster.
+L Webb
Thank you for watching. I will post part#2 VID shortly with the USB add on & correction
Wow! nice job :-)
Thanks for tips
+kedlub44 Thanks
Thank you for intrest. Hello to Türkiye
thanks frogmaster
Pete
Caro Rivera,
Muito obrigado para o seu vídeo relativo impermeabilização CTX 3030. Você poderia, por favor, solicitar nós com um link onde eu podia comprar essa peça compartimento da bateria. está em corrosao total.
amazing video... thanks
Nice video. I could only get 79,5x3mm NBR 70 and 20x2mm NBR 70. Do you think that would do for scuba diving?
Hello, what would you say or do differently 6 years later please?
Frogmaster I have had the same problem I would never have bought the machine if I had known, Any idea where I can buy these O rings, I have tried but have had no luck, Thanks
Hi I just saw your video on your tube. I also have a CTX-3030,and I bought the minelab "O" rings,they are grey in color. were did you get the ones you used in the videos? can you get them from the hardware store?
Dear Rivera,
Thank you very much for your video concerning waterproofing ctx 3030. Could you, please, prompt we with a link where I could by those NBR o-rings. I tried everywhere but was able to find only whole sellers. Thank you very much in advance
Sincerely,
SS
It seems the 79 o-rings are a bit too wide for my ctx. 78/77 or even 76 might be fitting better, gone try it and repost back (y)
Thank you , i got the Battery O-rings much better then the red things ,really need to do the front usb now
cheers mark
Manchap karM
Yout welcome ;-) on the part 2 I will propose several solutions for waterproofing the USB. O-ring placement is a solution, but maybe not the best based on the experience I have now.
Frogmaster Riviera Great video. Where did you purchase these o rings for the battery?
Pete Anderson
Just google around "nbr oring", they are very common (industrial, house appliance etc.... Are you from Andersen shaft? If it's a case.. you customer service is great ;-)
Frogmaster Riviera Yes, I.m Pete Anderson from Anderson shafts. Having a little difficulty finding the 79 x 2.65 on ebay so I thought I would ask. Keep up the good work!
Pete Anderson
I'm using all your product range in Fiber carbon on my Excals!!! great products. I think i had an email from you regarding the material used for the handle of the carbon scuba shaft of the Excals last friday ;-)
interesting vid, but as the ctx isn't rated at any great depth, I would prefer to use the excalibur underwater anyway. Nice idea though to get a bit better waterproofing to the ctx.
I have excalibur aswell.. let me say.. ctx is way better
In the uk you can't get them o rings size measurements
Newer models have upgraded o rings and armrest adjuster
hi,do you replace the usb rubber or leave out once you have put in the o ring? And is the oring for the usb s R-14?
thanks-andy
Andrew Mayers
Leave the rubber if your thread is still ok
Where would I get these o rings? link please?
Grease is a bad idea as it causes the threads to jump when putting the cap on.
Then it can't seal correctly at all.
Seen that on several 3030's, however the loctite plastic thread sealer glue is ok.
so is that the inside diameter of 19.5 mm on the o ring ?
Robin Bonathan
Yes I put both, grease when the seal is dry. But the grease I use is the one for marine application (outbord, the green or the grey one). I use it for my stock excals on the Ikelite connectors and also on my video diving housing.
Whatabout the hole for the earphones??
Where can these be bought at or From?
If you have a ctx3030 you should know this!
Thank you for the mod I have done that to mine after seeing this. Any tips on how to scoop up a target in waist high cloudy water? I seem to spend about 10-15 minutes trying to find it.
GameofTones. Have you tried the waterproof Garrett AT pinpointer?
Chris Barrett no I haven't yet. still just trying to recover targets without putting my head under water.
justsomeguy. Yeah, there is that about a pinpointer. All the best with it.
I did some photos and a water test, it was published here : md-hunter.com/garrett-pro-pointer-at-withstood-submersion-in-47ft/
hi i have the kit have replaced battery rubber - do i need to cut the plastic disc out of usb plug ? or just put the oring on also please
petey1231ninja
Leave the usb plastic cap. Just put your extra ring and seal everything
thank you
Another thing: in your video you added an o-ring to the USB port. At the same time, you extracted an inner rubber ring from the cap covering USB port. The question is: did you leave the inner ring in the cap after adding an o-ring between the cap and the housing? Thank you
Serg Griff
John Giudice
Extraction is just to show the rubber. Leave the it! You can avoid to add a usb o'ring.
Hi Frogmaster, love the O ring mod but could you tell me where i could get them
thanks and good luck Pete
Peter Senior
Just google around nbr70 80x2 or NBR 70 79x2 . keywords. You should find plenty of online shops... You can contact some posters of comments on this page sharing the minimum quantity you need to buy..
Fantastic video.... so is there anything else that needs to be done aside from changing the battery and USB Orings in order to take it down to 40' ???
+Steve White
No.. I dive with my CTX on regular basis... just go on my google+ page or FB and you will see some scuba detection photos with my CTX. I will shortly post a new video showing that there is no need to place a USB oring, the use of thread sealant will be enough
Ok. And that plus the battery o ring and I'm good? This is a fantastic video.
+Steve White
facebook.com/Frogmaster-Riviera-1486333314997660/timeline/ oring / thread sealant advise
Thank you very much. I am on an underwater recovery team and I'm really looking forward to this months training I will definitely try this out
Take care to the CTX underwater... it is VERY fragile and prefer to use an Excalibur/CZ/ prof PI for underwater recovery.
hi FM
the o ring for USB is that inside diameter 19.5mm ?
Robin...
Robin Bonathan
Yep! But wait for part#2 ... there is a need to seal or waterproof grease the USB cap...
Frogmaster Riviera Grease is a bad idea as it causes the threads to jump when putting the cap on.
Then it can't seal correctly at all.
Seen that on several 3030's, however the loctite plastic thread sealer glue is ok.
so is that the inside diameter of 19.5 mm on the o ring ?
Robin Bonathan
YEP
Wheres part 2???
Eek removing the rubber from inside cap ! . Hell no .. i just fitted a thin o ring that seals perfectly . Between gap .. and the best yet . Wrap white plumbers tape . Around thread . Then tighten it up this will it make it 100% water tight .😊
I'm from Brazil marcelo lopes
I did this and works well....change them often 🌊💍
salut mon gars ,
top la vidéo et les solutions.
@+
NAPOlandes
Salut Napolandes... dans le Tuto #2 j'ai trouvé de nouvelles solutions pour le port USB !
i like it :)
gravediggermax
Hi Max, thanks for the comment....
Why don't they the Company put better seals on it can't cost that much more for a better product .