Waterproofing CTX-3030 US O-Rings

[EdwardMH]

I just joined the forum and am fairly new to the Hobby with LOTS to learn, 2-3 weeks ago I bought my CTX-3030 I tried to go buy some o-rings for the waterproof mod but when I showed the assistant at the hardware store the posts from this site about them he said they were missing a number that all his o-ring sizes had 3 numbers (##x##.##x##) or something? Do you know of a supplier for the U.S. Market? I wish to set it up to Scuba quality spec even though I do not yet know how to Scuba just to be safe I would rather over protect my gear than risk a leak (What exact sizes in the USA for USB and Battery and anything else are needed and best Online supplier if the local hardware stare does not have them.

 

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[GreenMeanie]

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/m...erproof-ctx-3030-scuba-diving-experience.html

 

[EdwardMH]

That is the thread I showed the hardware guy and he said there was not enough number size information the thread gives numbers like 70 x 2.65 the hardware guy said it should be listed as 70x2.65x(something) So I am looking for USA compatible sizes

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

number format is NBR70 - 79 X2.65 for example. If you look at the thread, there is a pciture with a couple of packages and the label. I'm guessing the NBR70 number is the one you are missing.

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[EdwardMH]

Thanks, I think I will just look for a internet store for them and not bother the local hardware guy anymore just to be safe.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Thanks, I think I will just look for a internet store for them and not bother the local hardware guy anymore just to be safe.

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PM me. I just bought 50 of them and they work great. I can send the link where they are about 7 cents a piece

 

[EdwardMH]

Now I found the part of the post listing the battery o-rings for water proof, heavy surf, and scuba sizes but only one size for the USB port is there only one for all 3 use conditions?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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PM me. I just bought 50 of them and they work great. I can send the link where they are about 7 cents a piece

I took one of Diggin's o-rings into Kellyco, I installed it on a 3030 bulkhead and put it in a pressure talk, ran it up to 10 psi left it for 20 mins, then put it in a tank of water for 20 mins, not a single air bubble and no leaks at all, 10 lb psi is about 23 feet so it is good to at least 25 feet I'm sure,probably a lot deeper. It would have no problem handling strong wave action while hunting in the surf...

 

[frogmaster-riviera]

I took one of Diggin's o-rings into Kellyco, I installed it on a 3030 bulkhead and put it in a pressure talk, ran it up to 10 psi left it for 20 mins, then put it in a tank of water for 20 mins, not a single air bubble and no leaks at all, 10 lb psi is about 23 feet so it is good to at least 25 feet I'm sure,probably a lot deeper. It would have no problem handling strong wave action while hunting in the surf...

Kellyco is selling the o'ring mod? They could pay me a patent for that !

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Kellyco is selling the o'ring mod? They could pay me a patent for that !

Kellyco isn't selling o-rings for 3030, I took one Diggin sent me to there and ran a pressure test on spare bulkhead with one of the o-rings.

 

[NC Digger]

Old thread I know. But for anyone looking for an american o ring the 79 by 2.65 is the same as 3"ID X 3 3/16"OD X 3/32". They fit very well.

 

[MarySeminole]

Why not use 3M 4200 Adhesive Sealant?

 

[lcollins]

You would have to reseal it every time you had to remove the battery and recharge your battery pack. Or the usb port cap would probably never be able to be opened either if you were to use a sealant like that.

 

[MarySeminole]

3M 4200 Adhesive Sealant is designed to be removed on boat applications. You can probably just peal it off.
3M 5200 Adhesive Sealant is permanent.

 

[Rivers rat]

Kellyco is selling the o'ring mod? They could pay me a patent for that !

I thought the same when i saw them for sale on ebayUK my dear friend ................you are the originator for sure happy new year to you and familly


RR

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Kellyco isn't selling them...They were going to sell them but stopped because of liability issues since they are not Minelab approved.

 

[NC Digger]

3M 4200 Adhesive Sealant is designed to be removed on boat applications. You can probably just peal it off.
3M 5200 Adhesive Sealant is permanent.

The msds sheet calls this stuff not to friendly. Along with doing a test spot on plastic, as it could eat the plastic, not something I would want to add to my ctx. The o ring works well and is cheap fix for a water tight seal.