My CTX is completly broken after 1 year.

[Andrew Kalinowski]

2 years and not a single problem.

 

[duggr]

I read somewhere that you don't do the USB mod anymore to the CTX. Any more comments on this?

 

[frogmaster-rivera]

I read somewhere that you don't do the USB mod anymore to the CTX. Any more comments on this?

Yes Duggr, correct I don't do the USB mod in Frogmaster#3 video anymore. Didn't had any leak caused by this mod, but I use a different technique that I will post on youtube as soon as autumn (and rain) will come. I use thread sealant for the USB cap + wateproof motor grease (for outboard engine for example) to fill in the gap between the cap and the screen. I don't use anymore an oring. Did nearly 40 dives approx and I fell confident with this new mod.

"Frogmaster approved "

 

[amberjack]

did you have leaks with the o ring on the usb cap ?

AJ

 

[frogmaster-rivera]

did you have leaks with the o ring on the usb cap ?

AJ

No, but could have if the oring was not at the good dimension and the inside rubber not in good condition.

At the end of the day there is definitely no need for an oring on the us port.

 

[wvrick]

After 32 years of diving both scuba and commercial with drysuit and helmet I've used a ton of different underwater equipment. I know lots of people water hunt with the CTX and dive with it but after looking over the design I consider my CTX rainproof. I don't use it in the water, I know its a touchy subject and if you feel safe thats your choice, mine is staying on dry land.

 

[frogmaster-rivera]

After 32 years of diving both scuba and commercial with drysuit and helmet I've used a ton of different underwater equipment. I know lots of people water hunt with the CTX and dive with it but after looking over the design I consider my CTX rainproof. I don't use it in the water, I know its a touchy subject and if you feel safe thats your choice, mine is staying on dry land.

I don't feel it's a touchy subject..just sharing my little experience on this detector. I dive with it at least 2 times a week since to years now and I share your opinion regarding the design. On the other hand, if your are used to "real & professional" diving equipment, which multi frequency detector do you recommend?

Personally I use Excalibur(s), CTX and Aquascan (Pulse Induction) + Remote Operated Vehicule

 

[Pifukas]

I got faulty coil and lower shaft replaced for FREE after 3 years (Bought my CTX in Lithuania with 2 years warranty). Received rubber bits to hold lower shaft better in place for free too. Minelab service in Ireland is superb!

 

[wvrick]

For diving I like the Excalibur II, IMO is a great choice. I do wish the CTX would have been designed a little better for underwater and saltwater use. The latches could have been a metal latch design and the USB could have had a better metal waterproof and metal cap with o-ring. Even where the case bolts together would have been a improvement. At 10' its not much pressure at less than 1 atmosphere but with loose swimwear its like a accident waiting to happen.

I see lots of people using them, and your videos as well frogmaster and enjoy them. You seem to have good luck with modding it and I'd love to see it in a real underwater model rated for 100'. I think that will come before long. I just keep thinking about the impact of a wave if you're in the surf and it jarring the detector enough to leak.

HH Rick

 

[frogmaster-rivera]

When I detect in the water, it's saltwater only. I only use CTX 3030 down to 40/50ft. I like this machine for places with a bit of junk to gain time. For detection @100ft down and more, there is almost 0 junk, when you have a signal you have to dig it => use of powerful PI or magnetometer ;-)

 

[treasure_hunter]

For diving I like the Excalibur II, IMO is a great choice. I do wish the CTX would have been designed a little better for underwater and saltwater use. The latches could have been a metal latch design and the USB could have had a better metal waterproof and metal cap with o-ring. Even where the case bolts together would have been a improvement. At 10' its not much pressure at less than 1 atmosphere but with loose swimwear its like a accident waiting to happen.

I see lots of people using them, and your videos as well frogmaster and enjoy them. You seem to have good luck with modding it and I'd love to see it in a real underwater model rated for 100'. I think that will come before long. I just keep thinking about the impact of a wave if you're in the surf and it jarring the detector enough to leak.

HH Rick

Cut a 2 inch wide piece out of an old motorcycle tire inter-tube, it becomes a 2 inch wide rubber band that fits around the battery compartment and keeps it locked tight, no chance of accidentally opening it...

 

[frogmaster-rivera]

Since I have replaced the oring, I didn't feel the necessity of using rubber band on the battery compartment locks

 

[Eyeage]

I think the most I would ever do with my soon-to-be delivered ctx is creeks (as I live in the center of the US). If I were detecting underwater I'd be using an excal2. As long as it's underwater I will have no qualms about getting it a little wet. After that I'll keep it on land to be safe. HH