On 06/08/2011 6:21 AM, Paul Hayward wrote: > Peter said >> <snip> > > I'd say that it's conclusive - the only way to keep these devices alive > reliably is to bag them (Aquapac or similar) and then to rinse them gently > in fresh water fairly frequently. One good buddy is an ex-Navy electronics > guru& treats his gear well (as you might expect). He went through 3 Etrexes > before he bowed to the reality that irrespective of what it says on the box, > an IP7 or 8 rating doesn't survive for more than a couple of years in the > real world. > I know my watch repair guru informed me that I really needed to replace the tiny rubber gaskets on my "waterproof" diving watch every few years as they dry out and begin to allow water past. I would assume that there would be a similar degradation of the gaskets on GPS, VHF and other "waterproof" or "water-resistant" devices. -- Darryl > Whether it is salt-crystal buildup on rubber seals or some other mechanism, > I'd say you get 10x better reliability if it's both waterproof& bagged. > Then if the waterproofing is a bit tired, all it has to survive is a bag > leak - and if the bag cracks& leaks a bit - the device's waterproofness > should be able to cope with such a gentle immersion. At least it becomes a > two-point-of-failure issue. > > Kayaking is a tough environment. > > Best Regards > Paul Hayward, Auckland, New Zealand *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Aug 06 2011 - 14:03:39 PDT
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