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seabuggy 04-07-2011 10:02 PM

Water in my radar??
 
I was checking out my radar and it seemed "frozen". After some of my favorite swears, I found some fresh water inside of the dome. It is a Garmin 19" dome bought in 2008. I got it working, but my question is; should I spray it with WD40? The Garmin people say send it back to them with $400. No answer about the WD40. Does anyone have experience spraying WD40 on electronics such as the inside of a radar? Also where did the water come from? The dome is not cracked, the gasket looks very good, and the boat was stored inside all winter. I noticed some green scum with the water like it had evaporated in the past.

fishaholic18 04-08-2011 05:26 AM

Get Electronics Spray Cleaner

Raven 04-08-2011 05:28 AM

2nd that......... it's made for the job

wrench 04-08-2011 08:47 AM

The dome should have a drain to allow any water that is inside from condensation from temperature changes. Make sure the drain isn't clogged or was obstructed when unit was installed.

MakoMike 04-08-2011 12:00 PM

What both of them said, electronics cleaner. WD40 will just gum the whole thing.


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