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- Feb 6, 2012
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Rainy season is here, which means that you will most likely get caught in a rain shower or downpour while working out or enjoying one of Pete's famous weekend group rides.
Each year, there are stories of Garmin failures due to water damage. As I have joined the legion of Garmin owners, I have concerns of possible damage to my device, due to wet weather conditions. So, I would like to know "How do you weatherproof your Garmin?"
To get this discussion started, I would like to share my method of weatherproofing my device. I use everyday household items, because they are inexpensive and do not require any adaptation of your current Garmin mount.
Materials: a pair of scissors, electrical tape and plastic wrapping paper; Glad cling wrap, Saran plastic wrap, domestic brands, etc…
View attachment 131
Directions:
1. Cut a 22cmx22cm square plastic sheet and place it on a flat surface; smoothing the wrap surface as much as possible.
2. Place your Garmin face down on the sheet about 4cm from either the left or ride side of the wrap, but centered.
3. Wrap until Garmin is completely covered.
4. Pull the wrap tight and fold excess under the device. Keep in mind that, the excess should be cut away to avoid obstructing the connector. (see step 5 image)
5. Apply as much electrical tape to the bottom of the Garmin as necessary to ensure it is completely sealed. (do not to tape over the connector)View attachment 132
6. Place your Garmin in the mount and you are ready to go. View attachment 133
Well, that is the method. The materials are readily available in most homes, it's inexpensive and the thin plastic wrapping paper does not impede use of touch screen functions.
I am looking forward to all of your comments.
Cheers,
Kevin
Each year, there are stories of Garmin failures due to water damage. As I have joined the legion of Garmin owners, I have concerns of possible damage to my device, due to wet weather conditions. So, I would like to know "How do you weatherproof your Garmin?"
To get this discussion started, I would like to share my method of weatherproofing my device. I use everyday household items, because they are inexpensive and do not require any adaptation of your current Garmin mount.
Materials: a pair of scissors, electrical tape and plastic wrapping paper; Glad cling wrap, Saran plastic wrap, domestic brands, etc…
View attachment 131
Directions:
1. Cut a 22cmx22cm square plastic sheet and place it on a flat surface; smoothing the wrap surface as much as possible.
2. Place your Garmin face down on the sheet about 4cm from either the left or ride side of the wrap, but centered.
3. Wrap until Garmin is completely covered.
4. Pull the wrap tight and fold excess under the device. Keep in mind that, the excess should be cut away to avoid obstructing the connector. (see step 5 image)
5. Apply as much electrical tape to the bottom of the Garmin as necessary to ensure it is completely sealed. (do not to tape over the connector)View attachment 132
6. Place your Garmin in the mount and you are ready to go. View attachment 133
Well, that is the method. The materials are readily available in most homes, it's inexpensive and the thin plastic wrapping paper does not impede use of touch screen functions.
I am looking forward to all of your comments.
Cheers,
Kevin