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David Puddy

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:34 pm
Post subject: Rodent Chew Damage to Depth/speed/temp sensor wires.
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The humminbird 405SX-200 I installed last year experienced rodent
chew-through of the wires just above the units (one depth transducer and a
separate temp/spped sensor) My questions are;

1) Is splicing the wires even possible with their size? Or am I looking at
replacement units.

2) Is there any proven methods of keeping these electronics protected from
muskrats, etc?

Thanks,
David Puddy

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Dennis Pogson

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 5:55 am
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David Puddy wrote:
> The humminbird 405SX-200 I installed last year experienced rodent
> chew-through of the wires just above the units (one depth transducer
> and a separate temp/spped sensor) My questions are;
>
> 1) Is splicing the wires even possible with their size? Or am I
> looking at replacement units.
>
> 2) Is there any proven methods of keeping these electronics protected
> from muskrats, etc?
>
> Thanks,
> David Puddy

Yeah! It's called insurance!

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Me5

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:55 pm
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"Dennis Pogson" wrote:

> David Puddy wrote:
> > The humminbird 405SX-200 I installed last year experienced rodent
> > chew-through of the wires just above the units (one depth transducer
> > and a separate temp/spped sensor) My questions are;
> >
> > 1) Is splicing the wires even possible with their size? Or am I
> > looking at replacement units.
> >
> > 2) Is there any proven methods of keeping these electronics protected
> > from muskrats, etc?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > David Puddy
>
> Yeah! It's called insurance!

Yes, one can splice transducer cables with success, and the temp/speed
part is no problem at all. Having critters living aboard requires an
eradication effort, or a good Cabin Cat.....

Me
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Keith

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:43 am
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Careful on the insurance comment. Take a look at your policy. Mine
specifically excludes rodent / critter damage. If it's an outside
cable, e.g. on the transom, you probably need to run it through a PVC
or SS conduit or shield. Inside... just keep the damm things out!
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David Puddy

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:21 pm
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"Keith" wrote in message

> Careful on the insurance comment. Take a look at your policy. Mine
> specifically excludes rodent / critter damage. If it's an outside
> cable, e.g. on the transom, you probably need to run it through a PVC
> or SS conduit or shield. Inside... just keep the damm things out!

>The wires are located outside on the transom and I'm almost certain the
>culprits are muskrats. I'll give the ss conduit a try.

Thanks, DP
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