Garmin edge 800 ... waterproof??

[fenlandpsychocyclist]

Just wondering if anyone has been out with a garmin edge 800 in heavy rain?
I got caught in a heavy squall the other night and put mine away in a waterproof place.

Need i have bothered?

Are they as waterproof as garmin claim??

 

[Edge705]

Yes they are incredibly waterproof Ive had mine out in heavy driving rain gale force and its saturated when the ride's finished but no sign of water ingress neither under the screeen or at the back. The 800 IMHO has a better design for protecting the usb and data card ports much better than the 705 but make sure the seals are pressed firmly back after charging

 

[ianrauk]

All the Edge models are very well waterproofed.

 

[stu1903]

I have the 705 and was out in the driving rain and hailstones today like many days we have in Scotland and never had a problem. Garmin devices always seem to be very well protected.

 

[jdtate101]

Yep mine was out in a downpour today, never missed a beat. Just make sure you have the rubber slot covers properly in place. Just don't go swimming with it !!!

 

[rockyraccoon]

 

[Edge705]

Crikey he/she's got too much money for my liking

 

[HLaB]

From experience my Edge305 is incredibly waterproof (it rains a lot here ) but I wouldn't be brave/foolhardy enough (delete as appropriate) to immerse it in a bath for 5 mins; I'm always needlessly (touch wood) concerned about the usb port.

 

[GrasB]

the 500 & 800 are IPX7 rated for water ingress. That's immersion under 1m of water for 30 min... in the botom of a bath for 5 min is fairly tame

 

[fenlandpsychocyclist]

Wow!! That's certainly answered my question.

Thanks for posting that video rockyraccoon, very informative!

 

[ufkacbln]

I have never waterproofed or been concerned about my Edge 800 or the previous 705

They just seem to take it in their stride!

 

[mountainrider]

Just wondering if anyone has been out with a garmin edge 800 in heavy rain?
I got caught in a heavy squall the other night and put mine away in a waterproof place.

Need i have bothered?

Are they as waterproof as garmin claim??

 

[mountainrider]

I fitted my brand new edge 800 yesterday.
went for a 26km ride around the new forest in the rain.
Now neither of the buttons on the front or the power button on the side work?
About to send it back.

 

[snorri]

The video perfectly illustrates a major weakness ......they don't float.

 

[frayBentos59]

Some of the threads above are hidden because i work with computers still on IE6!!!!
anyhoo...apologies if this has been listed above, if you are overly concerned you can also get the little black garmin case and screen protectors off ebay. they will provide all the extra protection needed but most importantly put your mind at rest.