Guest vin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello all, I was chatting to one of the farmers on one of our permissions the other night and he said "by the way I've found something belonging to you". Something you left behind. I was confused and intrigued to find out what. We were up there yesterday ferreting ,so called in the farm for a chat and catch up with the family etc etc..The chap come out with a Locator mk3 that the mole man had found whilst setting traps.. Tomo was delighted to be reunited with his long lost item. Unfortunately it has been sat in the ground for 3 seasons now since HE lost it up there,We spent ages looking for it on the day and a few times after when we visited but failed. I've not taken it apart yet..but the battery department is full of rust and so far it don't look good. If this works again i will be very very impressed. . . But I've discovered these locators don't like the damp wet weather so I'm not holding much hope for it. Recently I've noticed that if I leave the locators in the net bag with damp nets in the van overnight,They don't work properly and give false readings etc etc,I suspect down to damp and condensation gathering internally on the circuit boards etc etc..after drying them out gently and keeping them in warm dry safe box in-between use they seem to be more reliable. Anyway chaps who wants to have a bet that this locator is going to breathe life again or not ? Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,385 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I got every faith in you mate,,,get that casing off,,,and a good airing and some of that magic spray,,,,,and we will be in business 3 Quote Link to post
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 You might be alright if those battery clips dont snap off when you clean them Quote Link to post
pie-eater 377 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) The money them things cost that must have been heartbraking to lose. Wouldn't bet on it working again but good luck. Edited January 21, 2015 by pie-eater Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The money them things cost that must have been heartbraking to lose. Wouldn't bet on it working again but good luck. I don't think Tomo ever got over losing it...heheeee.. You should have seen his face on the day when he realized what HE had done...lol.. A Bulldog lickin piss off nettles doesn't even come close...heheheee. Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Its now been cleaned with WD-40 on the terminals and cleaned up all the rusty connections.... The circuit board looks quite clean and un-damaged apart from the dampness and layer of muddy grime.. that's now had a good half can of Servisol Aero Klene lather on every connection to drive out the moisture and dust. Its now drying off in front of a heater. Fingers Crossed. Quote Link to post
albert64 1,882 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 as soon as I got mine I put duct tape over the battery compartment and the speaker holes as I didn't want any shit getting into it, never had a problem with mine 1 Quote Link to post
mad4it 695 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 good luck with it , it might work again fingers cross for you Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,385 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Come on vin lad,,,is it working yet Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wonder how many pm's asking if it's for sale ; ) Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,385 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Nobody has pm yet?,,,, Quote Link to post
trigger2 3,145 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 pop it in the airing cupboard for 24 hours to dry it out steady and i reckon it will work. i wouldnt want to place a bet on accurate it will be with depth readings though. Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Nobody has pm yet?,,,, They will Quote Link to post
pigeonphill 69 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 not saying it will ever work again but put it in with some rice might help dry it out and might give the rice some flavour 1 Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,385 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Top man is vin,,,,he's only got it working 10 Quote Link to post
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