Transducer frozen solid in my Marcum LX5

[Carp-fisher]

I have an LX5 and love it, but I do have one complaint. The transducer can and will freeze solid in the plastic housing in the softpack. Its happened 3 times this season so far--2 times were no big deal because I had warm drink to pour on the transducer. This weekend I had nothing, however, and my morning outing was ruined because the transducer was frozen solid as a rock in that housing.

So I suppose the only solution is to keep the transducer ajar on its side in the housing or keep the Marcum above freezing. Anyone else have this problem?

[harvey lee]

I drilled a small drain hole in mine and it helped some to drain the water but wasn't the answer. maybe wipe the bottom of the transducer very well if you leave it overnight in the truck. On your way to the lake in the morning, set it as close to the heater in the vechile as possible.

Otherwise, bring it in the house at night and let it all dry and your problems will go away.

Anytime you put a wet transducer in the plastic holder and leave it in sub freezing temps, you will have a frozen ducer.

[FrontenacPike]

For that reason I bring mine in every night. I pull the puck out and let everything dry overnight.

[CNY Tim]

I put a piece of crumpled cellophane wrap in the transducer base of mine and throw it in the webbing on the side of the soft pack when I hit the ice, it works.

[FrontenacPike]

Great idea, I will definitely try it.

[Big A]

thanks for the head up guys!

I have not had any issues with my LX5 yet...

But if I made it out to the lake and it was froze solid.. I'd be in the fetal position sobbing.

[Carp-fisher]

One of my fixes once was to heat ice water in an old chew tin over my Buddy heater. Dumped the warm water on and the transducer popped out. This last weekend I had nothing and I about punted the LX5 into the woods. I might give the cellophane wrap trick a try.

[kywest]

Hey Carp... let me know when you are going to punt your LX-5... I will be sure to get a fair catch...

[Esox_Magnum]

I have had that happen a couple times when leaving it in the shack overnight out in the truck. I just hang it up over the heater for a few minutes and no problem. Luckily once the sun comes up I seldome need a flasher.

[Shack]

I have had very good luck wiping mine down with a rag I have with when I pull it from the last hole of the day.

No water, means no ice

[Dave]

This weekend I had nothing, however, and my morning outing was ruined because the transducer was frozen solid as a rock in that housing.

Before I would've let that happen, we all know and have a warm body liquid that might have unfroze that ducer

[Loos15]

ewwwwww. I guess you do what you have to do. The case washes very nicely....

[Northlander]

Mine comes in the house or cabin every night and gets charged over night. Never had a problem with a frozen ducer that way. I also make sure I wipe the ducer off before putting away.

[Stradic]

I guess I don't understand this one. It seems like a no brainer. You should be bringing in your battery for a charge every time you go out. Why would you leave a $500 piece of sensitive electronic equipment out in your truck or shack not only at the risk of being stolen but also if the temps are going to be that cold. Seems like a little ignorance to me.

[fishnfool]

You might try a light coat of silicone in the puck holder. I know it keeps my truck door gasket from freezing after a car wash.

[Jim Almquist]

I am one of those that will always bring my electronics in and let them dry and charge up for the next trip. Something you could try is to put 3 small drops of silicone caulk in the holder and let it dry that way the entire bottom of the puck can't freeze in.

[Ed Carlson]

A Drain hole sounds like the best plan to limit icing in the field on a Marcum pack, and be sure to bring the unit in at night.

Be it a Marcum, Vex, or whatever brand it is better for the battery and it should be recharged after every use, once it has warmed up.

Allow warm up time before hooking up the charger and it will charge more fully and help to extend the life and longevity of use of the battery.

[Sandmannd]

I agree with these guys, I bring mine in after every outing and plug it in.