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    • CommentAuthorFree Membergillott
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2008
     
    gillott

    My Garmin Edge got water in it whilst riding in the rain at low speed.  This is the reply from Garmin Warranty Dept.  What a Joke. How can they claim IPX-7 Rating then write this. 

     

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    Thank you for contacting Garmin International.

    Ipx-7 rated means the device have been submerged in one meter of still water for up to 30 minutes. Please keep in mind the water was still and did not have a current to it.  Current created by rain, swimming, or showering with the device may cause the casing of the device to leak in water.  Using the device in water related applications will void your manufactures warranty.  In the Forerunner manual it is suggested a triathlete can take advantage of the Forerunner's multi-sport workouts. However, although a triathlon is usually long-distance swimming, bicycling, and running; a triathlon is not limited to these activities only and it is not recommended these units be used for swimming. 

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    Be warned it's not waterproof in the rain on a bike.  Make your own judgement on Gramin's ethics around this claim.  They offered to split the bill for repair...... 

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberadriandav
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
     
    adriandav

    i got a couple of pointless (automated?) replies from garmin in regard of a software problem. i was however riding for about 8 hours in heavy rain with the garmin 705 and did not have any problems. your use is well within what the garmin should be able to take without any problem and i'm sure garmin will get it fixed for you for free.

    make a post and let me know how it works out.

    • CommentAuthorHero!!goofy
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008 edited
     
    goofy
    Garmin may claim the 705 is waterproof but why take the chance. I keep a piece of Saran wrap and a rubber band in my pack. If it starts to rain, I just put the saran wrap around the 705. It keeps the 705 dry and I can still see the screen and use all the buttons.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membermcochran
    • CommentTimeJul 12th 2008
     
    mcochran
    Ditto on the downpour for about an hour (though for the life of me I couldn't read the screen because of the rain). Nonetheless, no problems.

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