Anyone have any experience good or bad with the HX270S or HX370S especially in relation to the waterproof rating when using the alkaline battery tray. One datapoint, Mark. I've had a Standard HX350S for about seven years or so, and have had generally good luck with it. Water will intrude, however, if there is any compromise to the ring seal at the battery joint. My remedy is to carry a roll of good quality electrical tape to run around the outside of the case at the joint, about a half inch up from the bottom of my 350S. Also good to run a bit of tape over the locking mechanism on the bottom of the battery section. If memory serves -- which it often doesn't -- the tape around the battery joint also covers the recharging points, keeping them less apt to corrode. That said, my rechargeable battery died a few years ago; having the option to run alkalines as a backup is a huge advantage that the 350 series gave. (There was no difference in the water resistance between the battery types.) Good luck with the decision. (Personal note: this is my first interaction with PaddleWise in about four years. Good to see the quality of comments and thoughts are still there!) "Joq" Martin *************************************************************************** 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 May 18 2007 - 05:30:03 PDT
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