YIKES!!!! Water in the battery case?

[R.Danneskjold]

Is it normal to have water in the battery case for the Beachunter 300? I was just cleaning it up and heard water inside the battery area......opened it up and a good bunch of water came out? Batteries are a little wet.......was working fine but didn't expect that......is it normal?

 

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[christo000]

Yikes im not sure when it comes to water machines to much but id give whites an email they should b able to give u a straight answer are ur orings good

 

[R.Danneskjold]

Yikes im not sure when it comes to water machines to much but id give whites an email they should b able to give u a straight answer are ur orings good[/QUOT
The seal seems good......I emailed the dealer and he said ask Whites so i sent an email off. It is working just fine but that was a little weird......hoping its not an issue. Fingers crossed....

 

[RobRieman]

You either didn't get it sealed up tight the last time you changed the battery or it's an issue for sure. Not supposed to be any water in the battery compartment. Don't let it sit with water in it, especially salt water.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

If it was salt be sure it is washed out good, sure you know salt water is very corrosive.... Should never be any water in battery compartment.

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[sparkydog]

Remove the batteries at once if you haven't already. Flush the compartment with DISTILLED water and let the machine dry out in a warm place for a good long time before attempting to apply power again. Although it may have worked initially, corrosion from mineralization in the water (especially salt!) may be left behind when the initial soaking dries out. Without flushing it clean with DISTILLED water, you could have future troubles.

"o" rings should be replaced regularly and you should check to see that the case is not warped or otherwise misshapen or damaged. A call to White's to confirm my suggestions is in order as well. They have excellent customer service and are always glad to talk with a customer!

 

[R.Danneskjold]

Thanks all........thankfully it was lake water. Its been opened up and dried out. I will retry it at home to see what going on. I guess it I see bubbles I need a replacement. Appreciate the response.j

 

[Sandman]

Very important to never raise the coil above the controls as water in shaft of these detectors that have meters and none isolated batteries can flood.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

sure it is water? I have seen batteries melt down an leave liquid..that is not water...nasty stuff.

 

[ANDREAK77]

If you have the BeachHunter 300 that battery compartment is separate and sealed from the electronics so you don't have to worry about the electronics getting damaged. Also, leaking in this area is usually due to not properly seating the battery plug, so just make sure that it's fully seated before locking in the latches.

 

[R.Danneskjold]

If you have the BeachHunter 300 that battery compartment is separate and sealed from the electronics so you don't have to worry about the electronics getting damaged. Also, leaking in this area is usually due to not properly seating the battery plug, so just make sure that it's fully seated before locking in the latches.

I had it seated for sure and tested it again and after a few minutes it does have a very small amount of water. I figured it must be a separate compartment because there is 0 water in the rest of it. The machine is working great as well. I'll be hitting the water again tonight and hopefully it does better this time around.

"sure it is water? I have seen batteries melt down an leave liquid..that is not water...nasty stuff."

Quite sure its water...

"Very important to never raise the coil above the controls as water in shaft of these detectors that have meters and none isolated batteries can flood."

I'm not sure what you mean but the shaft is definitely separate from the electronics and battery pack. Its says up to 25 feet so I wouldn't think it would be an issue?


Sure appreciate all the response guys.....i'll let ya know how it turns out......

 

[a4wdguy]

I know the manual says to leave the battery cover dry, but, years of scuba diving with underwater equipment have taught me different.
Don't use petroleum jelly on it; do use silicon lubricant available from any diver supply. Apply it sparingly to the rubber seal. Ensure the clips on each side of the battery cover are fully engaged on the tabs of the case when you latch it in place.

 

[Sandman]

I know the manual says to leave the battery cover dry, but, years of scuba diving with underwater equipment have taught me different.
Don't use petroleum jelly on it; do use silicon lubricant available from any diver supply. Apply it sparingly to the rubber seal. Ensure the clips on each side of the battery cover are fully engaged on the tabs of the case when you latch it in place.

Also latch both tabs at the same time. There are wires from the batteries to the meter so any water in shaft will run down the shaft if coil is raised. There is no plug to stop the water travel and wouldn't hurt to add some silicone sealant inside the shaft close to the handle.

 

[a4wdguy]

Also latch both tabs at the same time. There are wires from the batteries to the meter so any water in shaft will run down the shaft if coil is raised. There is no plug to stop the water travel and wouldn't hurt to add some silicone sealant inside the shaft close to the handle.

It's a BHID. You are thinking, perhaps, of the V3i somebody else mentioned in this thread.

 

[christo000]

It's a BHID. You are thinking, perhaps, of the V3i somebody else mentioned in this thread.

I didnt c where a,v3i was mentioned & that doesnt describe one either

 

[a4wdguy]

I didnt c where a,v3i was mentioned & that doesnt describe one either

You're right. I was on my phone and didn't re-read the entire thread. However, what Sandman is describing is true for any of White's land detectors, including the V3i. It is not true of the Beach Hunter ID. I imagine he (like me) might have it in his head that this thread concerns water in the battery compartment of a White's land detector - be it a V3i or Coinmaster 5900 Di Pro in the blue box.
When you consider that the BHID does not have a meter of any kind, and there is not connection between the rod and the control box for water to travel through, it becomes apparent that Sandman is thinking of something other than a BHID. And that was the point of my response.
But thanks for pointing out my error.

 

[christo000]

True

 

[Sandman]

You're right. I was on my phone and didn't re-read the entire thread. However, what Sandman is describing is true for any of White's land detectors, including the V3i. It is not true of the Beach Hunter ID. I imagine he (like me) might have it in his head that this thread concerns water in the battery compartment of a White's land detector - be it a V3i or Coinmaster 5900 Di Pro in the blue box.
When you consider that the BHID does not have a meter of any kind, and there is not connection between the rod and the control box for water to travel through, it becomes apparent that Sandman is thinking of something other than a BHID. And that was the point of my response.
But thanks for pointing out my error.

OOps, my mistake of thinking of the V3i and I owned a BHID. BHID leaked but it was my fault with the O ring.

 

[GreenMeanie]

Can we start BASHING on Whites now like everyone is doing to the CTX?

 

[christo000]

Can we start BASHING on Whites now like everyone is doing to the CTX?

Y bash at all if ur happy with what ur using so b it theres always gonna b that 1, person trying to stir the pot up if u respond to it ur only gonna get pissed no point waste of time really it just shows u the imature people to the mature adults no machine out there is the bear each have at least mayb one advantage over another so WHO cares im finding stuff u r to & thats cool