Nate The Surveyor
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The first one, I dropped. (Not real hard, and not onto a hard surface), and it broke it up. Not real bad, but on a very hot day, there came up a thunderstorm, In the profuse rain, I think it cooled the T-2 real fast, and caused it to suck water into it. There were signs of water damage. The lights on it messed up, (Probably due to water damage)
I sent it in, and Javad and company replaced the Green Top. They also added bumpers to the 4 corners.
It now has broken corners. I glued the battery into place, with Silicone, so that it could not shift, and damage the connector, where the battery connects.
I also used silicone to fill in all the cracks around the corners.
The plain truth is that somehow, the material used to manufacture the green tops is just plain bad.
Now, I really do like my Javad setup. I think their gear is some of the most incredible out there. But, I don't want to ruin my T-2. It's all patched up, with clear silicone right now. It looks like a backyard patch job. I had to do something.
Here is what I'd like.
I'd like either a good fix from Javad and company. Or, some solid suggestions on what kind of plastic to use to fix it myself. I am willing to invent a proper top cover, independant of the company. But, to do this, I could use information. I especially cannot block signal to the T-2, in attempting to fix it. Paint on a GNSS antenna will interfere, I am told.
I'm real proud of my gear. But, mine LOOKS BAD.
So, I'm in this too. And, so is Javad. I'd like to keep using the T-2 for a while, and I don't want it to get more water inside. When I get a T-3, I can still do things with a T-2. I don't want it to be in such bad shape, that it simply goes in the trash can, due to water damage. A cracked top is simply not a MINOR problem.
Does silicone block GPS signals?
Is there a glue that you can recommend?
What kind of plastic can I use to fix it?
Placing a bag on top, is what I usually do.
But, I'd like a really good fix. And, I'm willing to buy a GOOD TOP COVER, if one becomes available. The Guts of a T-2 seem quite sound, and reliable.
It's like buying a new car, with tires that don't last more than 100 miles, Except I cannot find tires that fit it. And, that's the rub.
Please help us. I am willing to BUY a replacement top, but this time, make it a good one. I am not alone in my finding that the GREEN PLASTIC on the T-2 is very compromised, from the factory. Several others around here are cracked and broken. I have seen them. These have NOT seen rough treatment.
What about a clear plastic molded top, with a bottom, that screws together? And, can be added over the existing T2?
Again, I am not looking to be SOLUTIONS oriented.
I was out working recently, and it was a HOT day. Not a cloud in the sky. I did not put the plastic bag on the T2.
A thunder storm blew up, and I got SOAKED on my way back to the base. It seems that my Silicone patch job held. Nothing SEEMS wrong with my T2, but I am worried. Has it been compromised again?
Thank you,
Nate
I sent it in, and Javad and company replaced the Green Top. They also added bumpers to the 4 corners.
It now has broken corners. I glued the battery into place, with Silicone, so that it could not shift, and damage the connector, where the battery connects.
I also used silicone to fill in all the cracks around the corners.
The plain truth is that somehow, the material used to manufacture the green tops is just plain bad.
Now, I really do like my Javad setup. I think their gear is some of the most incredible out there. But, I don't want to ruin my T-2. It's all patched up, with clear silicone right now. It looks like a backyard patch job. I had to do something.
Here is what I'd like.
I'd like either a good fix from Javad and company. Or, some solid suggestions on what kind of plastic to use to fix it myself. I am willing to invent a proper top cover, independant of the company. But, to do this, I could use information. I especially cannot block signal to the T-2, in attempting to fix it. Paint on a GNSS antenna will interfere, I am told.
I'm real proud of my gear. But, mine LOOKS BAD.
So, I'm in this too. And, so is Javad. I'd like to keep using the T-2 for a while, and I don't want it to get more water inside. When I get a T-3, I can still do things with a T-2. I don't want it to be in such bad shape, that it simply goes in the trash can, due to water damage. A cracked top is simply not a MINOR problem.
Does silicone block GPS signals?
Is there a glue that you can recommend?
What kind of plastic can I use to fix it?
Placing a bag on top, is what I usually do.
But, I'd like a really good fix. And, I'm willing to buy a GOOD TOP COVER, if one becomes available. The Guts of a T-2 seem quite sound, and reliable.
It's like buying a new car, with tires that don't last more than 100 miles, Except I cannot find tires that fit it. And, that's the rub.
Please help us. I am willing to BUY a replacement top, but this time, make it a good one. I am not alone in my finding that the GREEN PLASTIC on the T-2 is very compromised, from the factory. Several others around here are cracked and broken. I have seen them. These have NOT seen rough treatment.
What about a clear plastic molded top, with a bottom, that screws together? And, can be added over the existing T2?
Again, I am not looking to be SOLUTIONS oriented.
I was out working recently, and it was a HOT day. Not a cloud in the sky. I did not put the plastic bag on the T2.
A thunder storm blew up, and I got SOAKED on my way back to the base. It seems that my Silicone patch job held. Nothing SEEMS wrong with my T2, but I am worried. Has it been compromised again?
Thank you,
Nate