Is this sensor waterproof? I'd like to use it in triathlon. I don't care about the readings during the swim, just whether the sensor will still work.
918803
While we have Cateye Computers, this strap monitor is something we do not carry. I could find no information about whether it is waterproof or not. Sorry we couldn't be more helpful.
918804
I don't know. I tried to find out if I can wear it swimming, but googling did not provide answers. I would guess given its construction that it is not waterproof.
1980752
The outdoor sensor is waterproof but the instrument itself is not. I would not mount it where it is exposed to the weather.
482519
Yes. It's waterproof to 50m according to the Garmin site. It doesn't have any swim features though so you'd be better off removing it.
1451800
This model is not water proof. The newer models are water resistant and would track distance for swimming. I just would not submerge it at any depth. I wear my new version all the time and have not had any issues with water.
294119
The sensor is waterproof, the dash mounted display should not be immersed in water
247266
Hi: I contacted Fisher about the search coils when I purchased my detector and their technical department said that the coils were waterproof all the way up to the connector at the end of the cable.
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I would say that inserting the metal end of the sensor into the liquid would be OK. Dropping it in to where the sensor is completely covered, probably not. It is just crimped on the end. The risk would be it getting dropped all the way in. Pretty hard to avoid if there is a lot of activity.
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I test it occasionally by dipping the sensor/lead in water. The alarm sounds. I remove the sensor/lead from the water after a short time, and the alarm silences within a few additional seconds. It seems as if the sensor/lead is rather hydrophobic, so it rapidly ceases signaling when the water is no longer in contact with the sensor. I like that feature.
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On the back of the sensor, there are 2 sensors or contact points. When water touches the 2 points it completes the circuit. It is designed to sit in a drip pan of some sort. You would have to make your own mounts. I believe it senses ambient temp.
21844
Yes, I have this issue too and I swim with it as well. I usually take out the tracker and dry it out a couple times a day. I'm assuming that the tracker is waterproof though! I've had mine for 3 months and it's still going strong.
1120574
Yes, this model is water resistant and I do use it for swimming, from time to time. You will find a good review and plenty of interesting comments about this watch here: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/garmin-forerunner-depth-review.html
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I do not know if it is waterproof (I have not worn it in the pool or shower), but I have worn it in the rain on many, many runs, and have sweated all over it (sorry, not trying to be gross, just a fact of running) and I have never noticed any problems with it. I really recommend this unit as an inexpensive alternative to the other GPS watches out there.
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As the seller of this product, please note you can only use Water Soluble Aroma Oil. Any other oil, will encapsulate the water sensor and stop it from working.
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Short answer: No.....water resistant to one meter for 30 mins and specifically states in manual "not intended to be used while swimming".
1065289
What you should consider first, is what sport do you do? If you are into triathlon this is an awesome watch, if you are going to compare with other garmin watches you should consider the 910xt instead the 620. Also the Fenix 2 can log Drills in the pool that neither the suunto or the 910xt can, but if you are not into swimming, it's useless for you. I have been using my Fenix 2, since march and I can't complain about anything, also garmin have been making a lot of firmware updates (some changes that users ask).
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I'm not sure if it designed to be waterproof. Might find a "for sure" answer on their website, but I can tell you that I forgot to take if off my shirt shortly after buying it and my Fitbit went through the wash with the shirt! I was so bummed, I thought I had killed it. But it still works fine! So maybe they are waterproof, or maybe I just got lucky. Not sure. UPDATE: NOT WATERPROOF! I just found this on the fitbit website: "Zip is not waterproof. It shouldn't be worn while swimming. It is, however, rain, splash, and sweat-proof." So I guess I was just lucky that mine survived going through the washing machine!
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Hi TJ, I've worn it while swimming and it still works. Not deep sea diving or anything, just in a pool swimming in a sportive way. Also I've been wearing it in the shower for 9 months now. I do avoid pushing the button when in the water, no idea if that's necessary, but that's just what I've been doing. Hope that helps..