Can this be used in salt water. And is it definite as one response indicated that one can remove a plunger at the bottom to make it sink and record below-surface temperatures?
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Not an answer, sorry, but is there another model that does in fact, sink? I also need to record deep area of my fish pond. Thanks.
1382669
We use ours in fresh water, so dont know hpw it would last in salt water. If they would get the on&off; coupler that goes with it to take out of water when not in use it will be fine. Its simple& fast to use. The ladder is great!
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I believe the camera is rate for 40 ft. I have never had a chance to use it under water. I have rinsed it off in the sink before, and have not noticed a problem. I have not used it a lot, but the pictures look really good. I would use it if I went diving. I would just watch the depth that I took it. I would also attach some type of float to it, so it would not sink if I dropped it. If you take it diving in salt water. I would suggest rinsing (submersing) thoroughly it in fresh water afterwards to remove any salt residue. I hope this was of some help.
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No, it can't be used for salt water. Desalination is a much more complicated process that can't be achieved in a device of this size or at this cost. You'd want to follow methods describe online (in an emergency situation) to get the salt content removed from the water first. Then use this product to drink with to remove the impurities.
2153573
Good question, but something you would have to check with the manufacturer about, I only use it at sea level.
1661933
I'm not sure how it is in salt water. What I can tell you is that you have to have a very deep tank and that the motor is prone to failing and leaking everywhere! I would not recommend this product or this brand. The company is not helpful at all.
1816409
I am sorry, I can't help to much with my answer because we've only used it in our pool and it works pretty good, but about salt water I really don't know. Sorry :-/
1551284
Yes can be used in salt water, and speedometer. Be sure to read what type of transducer if it comes with a basic transducer the downimage won't work, you need the HDI TRANSDUCER for the down image. I had to purchase a different transducer that I got at bass pro shops for around $60.
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I use mine in saltwater all the time, in the Gulf of Mexico. I try to heavily rise with freshwater after each use and shoot a little wd-40 in it. It's not as smooth as the day i bought it, but for an inexpensive combo it works fine.
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I am using it in salt water for two years, so far it is OK .I don't know what the correct answer is. Good luck
1860824
Why certainly it can be operated in salt water as well as brackish water. Be prepared for earlier motor failure as well as other water contacted part failure. It is not specificly designed to operate in salt, but will operate in water no less. They do leak and water does get inside, then the corrosion will begin.
270276
...perhaps saltwater would not be very good ...try and see in fresh, I find that heat affects it.
746994
The only exposed metal part is the spring...still I would be reluctant to use it in a salt water system.
416362
I have never used it in salt water, I suppose it could be used, my first thought would be the same as fishing reels. When I use rods and reels in salt water I always make an effort to clean and flush with fresh water prior to storing them. The metal frame would certainly be exposed to salt water, and would rust if neglected. The pontoons would fair much better, but would clean them as well after use in salt water.
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Yes, it can be used for salt water, it has sealed bearings. Just rinse it off with fresh water after you use it.
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Panasonic says it can be used in salt water, but we used ours only one time underwater, snorkeling at about 6 to 8 feet (and rinsed it afterwards), and within a few weeks the battery ground connector was so badly corroded the camera no longer would turn on. Trying to contact Panasonic support now, but their automated "help" system is a joke.
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I don't think you'd have any issues with using this on salt water in regards to if the material could handle salt. However, I would NEVER take it out into the ocean or any place with excessive waves, swells, drifts or any turbulence. It has nearly no steering, especially without the skeg. We use it on some rough lake water occasionally but its a workout to get it moving. I would not recommend taking it out into the ocean unless you want to get lost at sea.