simonfraser
Well-Known Member
the condensation is getting worse and i can't see the screen unless shaded by my hand.
how can i get rid of it and cure it ?
how can i get rid of it and cure it ?
garmin 182C condensation
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chasroberts
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Hi Simon
Don't know this unit personally but most condensation problems have the same cause and cure.
You need to dry out the unit and prevent moisture from rentering! If you can get the back off or open it up in any way then do so and place the unit in an airing cupboard or somewhere similarly warm and make sure the opening is upmost so the water vapour (which rises) can escape. This might take some time depending on temperature, relative humidity etc.
Once dry, the trick is preventing moisture from reentering. Check any seals etc repair/replace as necessary.
Not a very succinct or informative reply but as noone else had chipped in thought I'd give my 2p worth.
Good luck
Chas
Don't know this unit personally but most condensation problems have the same cause and cure.
You need to dry out the unit and prevent moisture from rentering! If you can get the back off or open it up in any way then do so and place the unit in an airing cupboard or somewhere similarly warm and make sure the opening is upmost so the water vapour (which rises) can escape. This might take some time depending on temperature, relative humidity etc.
Once dry, the trick is preventing moisture from reentering. Check any seals etc repair/replace as necessary.
Not a very succinct or informative reply but as noone else had chipped in thought I'd give my 2p worth.
Good luck
Chas
rob2
Well-Known Member
I agree, if it's got out of control it needs to go in the airing cupboard for a while. Can't remember for sure, but I think Raymarine suggest switching on the lighting at the first sign of misting to drive off the water vapour, may be a useful preventative measure next time.
simonfraser
Well-Known Member
e-mailed garmin, they will repair the unit £99, or, replace it with a 192c for the same !!
shall post this excelent service if they live up to it
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shall post this excelent service if they live up to it
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fastjedi
Well-Known Member
All Garmin 182's do this from new?
Does anyone have one with this 'feature'?
Does anyone have one with this 'feature'?
exfinnsailor
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Raymarine A65
Our Raymarine does it .. It Was replaced by Foxs but the new one does the same .. We have been told that it is only in the glass and will not effect the unit .. Time will tell ..
Our Raymarine does it .. It Was replaced by Foxs but the new one does the same .. We have been told that it is only in the glass and will not effect the unit .. Time will tell ..
