Two CTX Tips

[cjc]

Had an inexplicable series of leaks with this machine and after determining that it wasn't the gaskets (two cells and one bulkhead later) discovered that it was the actual clips wearing. Now the covers are all shimmed with bits of plastic to make for a secure seal. Second thing: If you plan to run this detector in salt never travel with it without a can of Deox it or even automotive contact spray. The coil contacts oxidize and cause them to read completely dead. I wonder how many have sent their coils in for this reason? The way to restore one is not to saturate the coil side but to put the spray on a toothbrush and scrub the connector--pressing the bristles deep inside. This will restore "Coil Not Detected." Seems to happen pretty often might be that my coil is new.
cjc

 

[IDXMonster]

I was hoping for another excerpt from the book! I’m just a cheapskate like that...
DEOXIT is my friend for all of my machines,it really beautifies the connectors and makes screwing them on SO nice and smooooooth...wife is angry about her toothbrush though.

 

[cjc]

Ya that Deoxit is an expensive habit. Not always strong enough to knock the oxidization off I've found--some nasty garage points cleaner may be required. Trouble is though its so viscous it does not dry as well and can cause shorting--that's why I say don't spray it down the co-ax holes. True though even the aluminum threads corrode.
Sorry I hate to put up CTX exceprts--$3000 machine everybody pays...no coupons, no discounts...except for AUS guys--bad dollar....
cjc

 

[stateguyt]

Can you tell us which detox it you use
I see there more then one type