leeky batteries

[john sullivan]

dowh here jn florida, vacationm brand new sand shark new duracell aa batteriesm two days of hunting batteries leeked ruined my sand shark, what a bummer

 

[bob.oz]

That does suck, if you're still here and in the Tampa/St.Pete area, I've got a Duel Field you could use.

 

[john sullivan]

thank you, we are going home in a few days

 

[scott.f]

That sucks! Very sorry to hear it Bob.

 

[ROBOCOP]

Good thing you weren't using lithium batteries. I guess you have a lifetime warranty on the sandshark? I'm in Florida too and the heat and the detector going from a A/C in a car into hot air than water I just don't think the gaskets react quick enough to provide a tight seal. I trust my excals but I keep an eye on the gaskets.

ROBOCOP

 

[MI-AuAg]

Good thing you weren't using lithium batteries. I guess you have a lifetime warranty on the sandshark? I'm in Florida too and the heat and the detector going from a A/C in a car into hot air than water I just don't think the gaskets react quick enough to provide a tight seal. I trust my excals but I keep an eye on the gaskets.

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Unfortunately, I don't believe damage caused by defective batteries would be covered under warranty. It's not a defect of the detector itself, so it'll probably be on John's dime.

 

[IDETECT]

Contact Duracell...they will likely reimburse you some amount for the damaged pod. I know Energizer will.

 

[rottonr]

Bummer for sure. Didn't new AA batteries work?

 

[Kossie]

I used to prefer Duracell batteries but I've experienced that the AA and AAA batteries start to leak after a while, regardless of heat change or moist.
I'm gonna check my Tiger Shark right away. Hope your Sand Shark can be fixed.


Regards Kossie.

 

[Champ Ferguson]

Sorry to hear of the leak.
Might I suggest switching to rechargeable Eneloops for future machines. No worry of leaks + they hold a charge well in storage.