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I asked the same question before. The battery compartment is not isolated. IIRC it can handle moisture but not submersion.
it was just a question I asked before buying the Petrel when It was just introduced. I was wondering whether the battery compartment was isolated like the puck style Suuntos.Ha! In that case, I must tread carefully. Thanks. What did you end up doing with yours, assuming you've faced a similar predicament before?
it was just a question I asked before buying the Petrel when It was just introduced. I was wondering whether the battery compartment was isolated like the puck style Suuntos.
We recommend service at our US service center. Please send an email to our info@shearwater.com email address and we will put you in touch with the service center.Does baking soda to neutralize electrolyte spill seem like a good idea? The compartment looks sealed, but what do I know.