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waterproofing the GPX pics for Bill D. March 04, 2012 03:13PM |
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wish I could see the pictures also, says image error (n/t) March 20, 2014 04:36PM |
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No pictures- wish I could see them March 20, 2014 03:23PM |
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Here I'm going to stir the pot.... Just get ya an ATX and save $2.5K+ plus plastic bag costs.... ATX is already waterproof....![]() ![]() ![]() March 20, 2014 02:55PM |
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I thought this was worth bringing back to the top, in case there are some newcomers out there with a GPX. March 20, 2014 12:07PM |
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Sorry guys, I thought it was just my computer not showing the pictures (n/t) March 20, 2014 05:32PM |
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Great post Streak, I got a question, do you think the little green switch needs to be protected too, you know the one that's on the shaft. (n/t) March 07, 2012 09:38AM |
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For the handle with the ground balancing button…... March 20, 2014 12:15PM |
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As crazy as that sounds, that's a great idea Randy!!! (n/t) March 21, 2014 01:57PM |
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I would think it does March 07, 2012 11:57AM |
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Yeah, that's the way mine was when I bought it last year after a DIV hunt, that's why I asked! (n/t) March 08, 2012 11:31AM |
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Even dry you can protect the foam on the handle by wrapping it with a sense-wrap tape. March 08, 2012 12:16PM |
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Thanks Scott, how do you like the coil you have on your GPX, is it lighter? (n/t) March 08, 2012 06:38PM |
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Good post and very informative Steak; thanks. (n/t) March 05, 2012 07:04PM |
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thats a good thought dan, but I prefer to package mine in a dry controlled enviroment. March 05, 2012 05:21PM |
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And you can throw in a little desiccant bags to keep the moisture out. I use to put them in my old metal case Whites units. March 05, 2012 11:26PM |
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good tip Reed! Hadnt thought of that. ![]() March 06, 2012 02:49PM |
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There calling for warm weather next week ,Maybe we will get lucky and have nice dry digging weather ![]() March 05, 2012 06:14PM |
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Sweet job but what about..... March 05, 2012 11:56AM |
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if tis not raining and I'm worried about "condensation", I'll just "unzip" the sucker! ![]() ![]() March 05, 2012 03:40PM |
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Yea, I see that now. March 05, 2012 04:12PM |
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the ones I have now are "Hefty", 2.5 gallon zipper bags. March 05, 2012 05:14PM |
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Thanks!!! ![]() March 05, 2012 06:46PM |
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Hey Scott March 05, 2012 02:53PM |
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Thank you Streak! Awesome lesson. First time using the GPX for me so everything helps tremendously. Much appreciated!![]() March 05, 2012 11:39AM |
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Thank you Streak! March 04, 2012 06:51PM |
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I just use regular electrical Tape Bill March 04, 2012 07:20PM |
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I use a twist tie so as to not tear the bag and can be reused (n/t) March 05, 2012 05:26PM |
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Don't forget the coil Streak i heard that around the connector is a problem area. I guess if you don't submerge it you will be OK, but who wants to chance it? (n/t) March 04, 2012 05:06PM |
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where the wire goes into the coil ISNT a problem area Reid.... March 04, 2012 05:33PM |
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Ok I knew I herd something about it. Man you would think that would be an easy fix for them for that kind of money. (n/t) March 04, 2012 10:02PM |
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you would wouldnt you? March 05, 2012 03:44PM |
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I walked about two miles to change what i thought was a water March 21, 2014 11:44PM |
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