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Don't ask me what happenned...I'ld be embarrassed to answer, but my Guest 2 bank 20amp (10 each bank) charger had water up to about half way. Without taking it apart, I let it dry and plugged it in. It appears to be working fine. Any ideas about what I can expect in the future? Should I take it apart and inspect it? I didn't think it would be watertight.
Here is a picture and description. 20 Amp Dual Battery ChargePro Charger | Marinco
Opinions appreciated.
tims70ar
Battery Chargers | Marinco
Go to the Contact Us section and ask them.
It should be water tight. Most of those type electronics are incased in an Epoxy type material. Not to say it couldnt have a small leak some where but highly unlikley.
I agree. It is made for a wet environment.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
X3
X4 should be OK maybe want to check if any connections or terminals got wet & clean them up so no rust forms.
ask big h
My Minn-Kota MK220 says it's "waterproof" ... yours says it's "watertight" (see 2.3 in this spec sheet: http://www.marinco.com/files/support...s/2620A_08.pdf )
Now ... I'm not exactly sure what "watertight" means, unless it has a seal or it's constructed so as to have enough pressure on the casing connection that water can't get past. And if you CAN take it apart (unscrew it, open the casing) then it probably does have some kind of seal around the case joints. It would be your call whether to temp fate & open it up, seeing as how you may end up making it LESS "watertight" by doing so ... and it may not be necessary to open it up, in the first place.
... cp :kewl
Thanks for the responses. It worked fine again yesterday and last night. I think it will be okay. If it goes out later I'll just consider the extra time I got to use it a bonus. Will double check batter and circuit breaker terminals.
Thanks again.
I also re-read the manual. On the back page is this statement of Warranty.
"This product is guaranteed for life against water damage."
Sounds good enough for me.
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Good deal.
My Dual Pro did not survive. Someone forgot to pull the plug on my Jon boat and the Jon was transformed into a watering tank 2 weeks ago.:dono The charger worked for a while, but finally pooted out. Just ordered a new one. I cleaned the river scum out of the Jon with pressure washer. The Jon needed a good cleaning anyway. Looks brand new now. Brenda is gonna wax it. I am replacing all the submerged electrical contacts. Lessons learned.
Dual Pro tech reminded me that waterproof doesn't necessarily mean submersible, etc. Of course I knew this, but I just wanted to beech about it to someone.
Everyone knows this. ha
Wow what a cheap cop out from Dual Pro, I'm sorry I bought their product last year after hearing this. Waterproof to me would mean same as submersible, certainly not down to 50 feet but hey if its waterproof it should be able to withstand several inches of water. What a bunch of crap from Dual pro well I'm stuck with my Dual Pro, 6 months old but still feel they cheated you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Who was that idiot?:bash
I'd fire that guy!:biggrin