Fishfinder Corrosion - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 05-22-2009, 04:22 PM

The connection prongs on the unit of my eagle FF are starting to corrode a little bit. Is there anything you can spray on them to prevent this?
Thanks

buki · 05-22-2009, 04:54 PM

dielectric grease

You can get it at an auto part store.

Geoffkoop · 05-22-2009, 05:01 PM

Yeah I was thinking that would work.
Thanks!

RASTAn · 05-24-2009, 01:57 PM

we sell that at oex oside!

dsafety · 05-25-2009, 10:37 AM

I have a Hummingbird but this problem is likely universal to all FF. I have learned a couple things that may help with this problem.

DO NOT leave your FF cable connected to the battery while in storage. Even though the cable may not be connected to anything, it will be conducting current. The connector pins will corrode very quickly when exposed to the damp, salty air inside your kayak, especially when hot.

If your cable connectors are corroded, a quick wash with vinegar will usually clean them up. I use a q-tip but you can also dip the cable ends in the vinegar, (unplugged, of course).

Hopefully this helps.

Bob

PescadorPete · 05-25-2009, 07:08 PM

De-oxit can erase past neglect.

http://www.deoxit.com/

05-22-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Fishfinder Corrosion The connection prongs on the unit of my eagle FF are starting to corrode a little bit. Is there anything you can spray on them to prevent this? Thanks

05-22-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
buki Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irvine Posts: 60	dielectric grease You can get it at an auto part store.

05-22-2009, 05:01 PM	#3
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Yeah I was thinking that would work. Thanks!

05-24-2009, 01:57 PM	#4
RASTAn Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13	we sell that at oex oside!

05-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I have a Hummingbird but this problem is likely universal to all FF. I have learned a couple things that may help with this problem. DO NOT leave your FF cable connected to the battery while in storage. Even though the cable may not be connected to anything, it will be conducting current. The connector pins will corrode very quickly when exposed to the damp, salty air inside your kayak, especially when hot. If your cable connectors are corroded, a quick wash with vinegar will usually clean them up. I use a q-tip but you can also dip the cable ends in the vinegar, (unplugged, of course). Hopefully this helps. Bob

05-25-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	De-oxit can erase past neglect. http://www.deoxit.com/