Detecting in the rain

[Braggy]

New GPX4500
Detecting in the rain, what is possible? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[jamie]

in the manual it does say it is water resistant, i personally wouldn't as it isnt water proof, but others smarter than me might have some more insight into this

 

[old hand]

I do not like detecting in the rain , but when I do which is not that often the coils are OK with the control box I presume you are using a protective cover if not get one that covers the black legs of the control box that just keeps them clean from scratches . I use a shower cap or some thing simular to stop water getting into the back of the detector and with the battery cable if you place it under the back Velcro strap that holds the control box cover on it takes any pressure on where the cable connects to the control box regards john

 

[Noogle]

I've heard of someone using a plastic click zip sandwich/snack bag to cover the control box from the rain. Haven't tried it yet myself....but it could be an option.

 

[user 7268]

DD do a cover that wraps around and also has end caps ................. would still place a plastic cover over top but as electronics don't even like moisture content in air let alone getting wet.
Other than that ......................... get out the SDC and go bananas

 

[mardymoose]

Coles or safeways plastic bag, but only with light rain. If it gets to heavy stop detecting!

 

[Bonacini]

Shower cap is a brilliant idea wish I had thought of that instead of the noisy plastic bag :/

 

[Braggy]

Thanks for the replies guys, sounds like waiting till it stops is the safest option.

 

[user 7268]

Thanks for the replies guys, sounds like waiting till it stops is the safest option.

Braggy that's the safest option ......................... or buy an SDC and then you can even take it swimming with you or when your having a bath leave the duck out and the SDC in ?

 

[Dignit]

I carry one of the light weight shopping bags, like mardymoose suggested, scrunched up in my mini back pack. When it rains I just slip it under the control box and use the bag handles to tie it on. Works a treat. However I only detect in light showers not in pouring rain. I'm keen but not that keen.