Michael Stoccardo wrote: > I noticed that although they are advertised as being waterproof, the > electrical ports in the back are only protected by a pressure fit rubber > fitting. I'd be padding mostly in Puget Sound so salt water could be an > issue. I like the minicell foam idea previously mentioned, that would go > a ways toward making it more stable and protected, perhpas even > protecting the back of the GPS from the elements somewhat. Those ports on the back of the Map60CX are a weak spot, for sure. Some folks have anointed them with dielectric grease (does not conduct), but then you have to worry about grit in the grease. My solution is to rinse those areas with a little fresh water every evening after us, usually in the form of a wet tissue paper after wicking away any drops of salt water with a dry tissue. Been doing this for three seasons with my 60C; the contacts work fine, and show no signs of corrosion. It is the USB port connector that I am most concerned about, however, and I can't see inside on that one. I think you're right -- the minicell pad does seem to reduce water intrusion, but there is still some water inside those rubber fittings. Not a good job by Garmin, IMHO. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 29 2006 - 11:11:16 PST
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