stevejhgla Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 How can I prevent my headphone jack from further corrosion? A little back story. I'm submerging my equinox 800 about 2-3 times per week in saltwater (Florida gulf coast). Purchased the LS PELSO headphones October 11th (1 week shipping) and as you can see they have already started to corrode. I don't take the headphones out and wash the jack EVERYTIME. (Trying to avoid this) Please leave a comment, let me know what you do, and what you think will work for me! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejhgla Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 49 minutes ago, phrunt said: I think it's the fault of the manufacturer for using a corrosive terminal on a waterproof headphone, seems pretty silly. They should be made out of at least gold plating. There are sprays that may help like this one http://news.demesne.ie/prevent-rust-corrosion-qoil When we used to live near the coast I had to spay that stuff on my outdoor light fittings to prevent them rusting up and the lights stopping working. It did the job, a spray inside the socket and a spray on the bulbs metal and all was well. Maybe just put some silicone grease on the thread area and the bit that's already rusty to try stop water getting in there in the first place. Thanks Simon, I appreciate the tips. I subscribe to you on YouTube. I think I'll contact the manufacturer. I'm not too familiar with this stuff and weary of using something that will deteriorate the o-ring inside of the machine.😟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hey Steve, I'm on the South Florida Coast! A little steel wool, or toothpaste and a little scrubbing! If it comes off, it's probably stainless steel! If not, than it's plated! There are different grades of stainless, and they all can rust; albeit at a slower rate for the better grades! After every hunt, make sure you rinse off the detector, and all the parts with fresh water! Pay close attention to the cam locks, because they clog with sand readily! Than i use either a good spray wax, or spray furniture polish to wipe it down, after rinse and dry! And don't forget a little dab of plumber's grease (clear silicone grease) on the o-rings! Only takes a few minutes! This should help! Being that you have it in the salt water alot, it will need to be checked often! Also check the screws on the detector! And the one's that hold the headphones together! Sometimes those are not stainless and rust horribly! Hope you are having good luck on your Gulf Coast hunts!👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Slick Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Boeshield is a waterproof lubricant developed by the Boeing Aircraft Company. Aerosol cans are available at most car parts shores. I've used it for years in the aircraft industry and works great in exactly your type of situation. ed it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger-NH Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Silicone grease will not harm the O-ring and will help prevent the metal from corroding. Many manufacturers of products that use O-rings such as camera housings and swimming pool pumps recommend using it. I've been using silicone grease on the rubber seal of my CZ-20 for over 20 years and it still looks like new. It actually helps prolong the life of O-rings by preventing them from drying and cracking. O-rings only need to be greased every 5 years or so. Metal maybe once a year at most. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Super-Lube-3-oz-O-Ring-Silicone-Grease-Tube-93003/304709587 It should prevent your headphone jack from corroding. Putting it on the threads will help keep water out. Put it everywhere that you don't want corrosion to happen with just a light coating on the jack post. It won't interfere with the connection. Also use it on your rod parts where they connect and the clamps as well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 You can add water scooters to the above list. As they say Don’t leave home without it! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger-NH Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: You can add water scooters to the above list. As they say Don’t leave home without it! Chuck I've never heard of water scooters. What is it? Edit - I took me a while to figure out what you meant. I thought it might be some sort of water repellent spray that makes water scoot away. Then I Googled it. You meant add water scooters to the list of things that silicone grease is used on. Got it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 You have O-rings to keep the water out of the battery compartment. You also put silicone grease that helps keep the water out too . Water Scooters is made by most companies that make any other water toys. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midalake Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 15 hours ago, stevejhgla said: How can I prevent my headphone jack from further corrosion? A little back story. I'm submerging my equinox 800 about 2-3 times per week in saltwater (Florida gulf coast). Purchased the LS PELSO headphones October 11th (1 week shipping) and as you can see they have already started to corrode. I don't take the headphones out and wash the jack EVERYTIME. (Trying to avoid this) Please leave a comment, let me know what you do, and what you think will work for me! Thanks I just got back to my machine yesterday. Even after washing everything and putting spray on it. Mine has some corrosion too. I think there is zinc in that connector! 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejhgla Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 4 hours ago, midalake said: I think there is zinc in that connector! 🙄 The company responded and the connector is chrome plated. Thanks for the replies yall, ill get to thr store and let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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