Transducer question

[Spinpin]

Hey all, searched but can't find any info.....just bought a x67c and was wonder about turning it on without the transducer in the water. Will this harm the unit?...I've seen vids on ice fishing where a guy pulls his vex transducer out when fighting a fish....thanks for any info

[Pigeontroller]

Won't hurt it. I've turned my Lowrance unit on in my boat many times...

[River Rat]

na you're ok......

 

RR

[Sinker]

Mine seems fine when I forget to turn if off when I pull it out of the lake

[NANUK]

I asked the Lowrance rep the same question at the Boat Show ,

the answer was " Doing so for a prolonged period like for several hours or a whole day might fry the transducer"

Joss @ Angling Outfitters told me the same thing as well.

[Sinker]

Yes, if you leave it on for a long time, it will get hot, and may cause damage. I've left mine on long enough to drain the battery in the boat, but still works fine. It was a cool fall day though.......maybe that helped? I know icefishing, its not gonna get too hot!!! LOL

 

Sinker

[Spinpin]

Thanks for the replies, i can't wait to try tthis ice machine out....been reading a lot about it and looking forward to catching more fish though the ice..........enjoying this forums info.....thanks again

[Vanselena]

I asked the Lowrance rep the same question at the Boat Show ,

the answer was " Doing so for a prolonged period like for several hours or a whole day might fry the transducer"

Joss @ Angling Outfitters told me the same thing as well.

 

 

If this were true then UltraSound equipment, car rear sonar, robotics, which use the same technology, would also burn out.

Edited January 30, 2009 by Vanselena

[Bitsmith2k]

If this were true then UltraSound equipment, car rear sonar, robotics, which use the same technology, would also burn out.

 

pretty sure if you use an ultrasound without the lube, it can/will burn you and burn out the unit..