CTX 3030 battery seal leaking.

[Nes (south Coast-CA)]

Just came back from the beach, cleaned the machine, and took off the battery pack to charge the unit. Some water inside. The pink gasket seems to be intact and the slot looks clean. It would be a good idea if they furnished an extra set of gaskets with the machine when it is sold just in case the unit does leak. Anybody else have this problem...Nes

 

[Downdeep]

This probably goes without saying, but I thought I'd toss it out there anyway.

http://www.minelab.com/usa/customer-care/product-notices?article=109061

 

[Nes (south Coast-CA)]

Thanks for the information... I checked the slot and seal and there wasn't any sand in the grove or on the seal. I'll see how it works after the reassembly. I think it would be a good idea to have spares on hand. They do get compressed and old... Nes

 

[Crusty]

If you do a search there was a long thread on the subject which talked a lot about using some divers gasket lube which enhances the seal. I used it on both my CTX and my CZ21 seals.

Dave

 

[Little Richard]

I had the same problem I put 2 raps of teflon tape arround the housing and folded it in to the chanel and i havent had anymore leaks. When I charge the battery I change the tape

 

[Nes (south Coast-CA)]

Thanks for the tip, I suspect that this problem isn't rampant and could be cured by changing the gasket. I have tons of teflon tape in my garage... nes

 

[mickfin]

Teflon Tape 4R a unit that was $2500

 

[Silverstore]

Just what i say. Better use the Excalibur for the beach and do not risk the CTX in the water.
Ok, he MAY be waterproof under some conditions. And thats fine. But the Excalibur is dedicated for that.

 

[Nes (south Coast-CA)]

Well it is a water machine, but I didn't want to say that. Possibly just a defective gasket. Practically every machine I have ever owned had one fault or another that showed up eventually. Better sooner than later. That includes a Garrett, two Fishers, a Whites PI, a Sovereign, two Excaliburs, A JW Fishers water machine, a Tesoro Lobo for gold, an Explorer, and now the CTX. As I said, every machine I have ever used had something that needed sorting out and this one will be no different.

 

[Crusty]

Nes, just clean up the gasket and grove then apply a little divers silicon gasket lub on the gasket and that should take care of it nicely.

Dave

 

[Larry (IL)]

I agree with Dave, I picked up silicon gasket lube at the hardware store, I'm sure it is the same stuff.

 

[stitchlips]

What are you guys using to get that o-ring out of there? Mine is in there good.

 

[Buried Crap NJ]

What are you guys using to get that o-ring out of there? Mine is in there good.

A can of air with air tube, or a compressor pops right out.
BCNJ

 

[stitchlips]

Thanks! Anyone notice any blue goo around the pins in the housing? It looks almost like grease but it is only on two of the pins. I am wondering if it is water turned to goo.

 

[C&RHunter]

The blue goo is the result of water getting on the pins.......Ralph at SunRay ( the dealer I purchased my CTX from) contacted me and has replacement seals if needed. So I would guess the seals would be available from the other Minelab dealers as well.....

 

[stitchlips]

Great and thanks for the info. I just removed the seal, blew out the slot with compressed air, cleaned it and applied a thin layer of silicone grease. Hopefully that fixes the issue. How do you clean off the silicone grease though when I go to clean the housing again?

 

[valeria]

Thanks for sharing it, very helpful for me.

 

[Nes (south Coast-CA)]

Thanks for all of the replies. I was talking to Ralph at SunRay about CTX accessories awhile back and he mentioned that he now had a replacement kit of 3 silicone gaskets and including some other necessary rubber products. I bought the kit just to keep spares on hand. I think it cost around $17. I already have a couple of jars of divers silicone gel that I bought years ago so I won't have to bother with that item... Nes

 

[Sir Digs A Lot]

Minenelab should be including at least one spare in the box.
$16.50 for a part that I'm guessing costs pennies to make.
Add $5.35 to ship an item that weighs a few grams? I'd say we are being taken to the cleaners.

Step up minelab and show the people who are buying your flagship model you care.

 

[Sir Digs A Lot]

Let me add that if the battery were able to be charged while on the detector. There wouldn't be as many chances for foreign objects to enter and possibly jeopardize the seal. That fact that we have to remove the battery each time it needs a charge, compromises the seal. How many tiny particles of dirt are falling in when we remove the battery? I've even had the gasket follow the battery out a few times when removing to charge it.

Those gaskets should be $6.00 tops. I bet there would still be 100% profit line if they were.