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If you submerge your housing in a dip tank, take care that other cameras and
equipment do not adversely contact the housing. Many floods have occurred due to
carelessness in the rinse tank.
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If you open the housing to change batteries, tapes, film, etc. between dives,
thoroughly dry the housing before opening
. Use compressed air whenever
possible to blow away water from around the mating surfaces and avoid any drips
inside when the housing is opened. Do the same around the port if you intend to
remove or change it.
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When you are ready to close the housing again for another dive, start with “Before
you Dive” guidelines above.
‘Wet’ Connectors
Your housing may come equipped with one or more ‘wet’ style connectors for video out,
strobe, or other electrical signals. While Gates selects only the most robust connectors
designed to provide years of service, the contacts may degrade from salt water
corrosion over time.
If you suspect the contacts of a connector may require service, simply soak them in a
solution of vinegar and a small amount of salt until they are once again bright and shiny.
This is a simple yet time proven method of restoring electrical contacts.
If necessary, also apply silicone lubricant on the connector rubber (not the contacts) to
help them mate smoothly and easily.
Air Travel Considerations
It is increasingly difficult to travel the world with underwater imaging equipment. Gates
customers are reporting damage to their housings / cameras from security inspections
such as performed by TSA. Any damage is unfortunately discovered at destination – and
often too late to remedy problems. A trip without images – or worse, a wet camera – is
no fun on any expedition.
Gates remains committed to your success and so provides these important steps to
ensure you return home with brilliant underwater images.
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Operational check.
Be sure your equipment is operational prior to departure.
Perform a thorough inspection. Take photos and document the condition. This
establishes a solid baseline for comparison later.
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Pack the housing
in a way that accommodates air pressure changes. Either insert a
slip of paper over the main housing seal, or remove the port and pack separately.
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Lock your cases.
Use TSA locks so only TSA can open your case. Some locks will
reveal if they have been opened by TSA via small indicator.
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Help the inspectors.
Include a note inside your case to TSA specifically listing the
contents. This will give them some idea what they are inspecting. Ask them to
handle with “great care.”
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