x67c ice machine transducer mounting

[lostlure]

Any ideas on ways to mount the transducer that comes with the x67c ice machine. The one that I got has a rubber cord that threads through the transducer. Not sure exactly how to use this or if i just want to make my own float out of some foam. Any ideas?

[Papinner]

I have a float for mine it works great

[snuffcan]

The unit should have a metal arm mount that swings in or out infront of the graph, that holds the transducer. Some like it, but I opted for a 10 in. piece of pipe insulation and some black tape and made a float. You can use the rubber stop that was supposed to fit in the arm mount as a float stop. Worked well for me all last season.

[lostlure]

mine did not come with the arm or a float. it just came with a rubber cord.

[lostlure]

I will probably go with the homemade foam float unless anyone has a better idea.

[bee]

Get a Vex foam float and size it to float your xducer. It will work good.

[snuffcan]

I think the float is best. You'll just have to find a rubber gromet of some kind as a stop, because you will need to vary the depth that the ducer hangs in the water(ice thickness, etc)

[bee]

Buy a Vex Stopper. About 2 bucks for 2.

[Wheres Walleye]

I use a float, mine didn't come with a metal arm either. It is made from pipe insulation you can get at the hardware store. Cut to length and held on with a zip tie at the top and bottom so I can adjust the transducer depth.

[jgam]

I use a 6" length of foam pool noodle. Split down one half and a small bungie cord to hold it together.

[lostlure]

i figured out what they were trying to do. it comes with a rubber cord that you can attach to the transducer so that you are not putting stress on it. That rubber cord can be weaved through 3 pegs on the bracket and that holds it in place. seems to work pretty good in my office. i think i will give it a try on the ice before i decide to get a float.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Lost, any chance you could post a picture of that set-up? I just ordered the ice-ducer, and would like to see what you have. Maybe I could rig something like it up. Otherwise, I'm going with the pool noodle and stopper. Thanks, Ed

[lostlure]

you wrap the cord around the three pegs and it holds it really well. the bracket can be mounted low or high on the pack.

hope this helps