Ok, for those of you that run units in multiple locations. Has anyone ever seen any rubber covers that you could put over your non used Connectors????? I will try to take a pic tonight to show what I mean! This could be the million dollar deal if someone comes up with something 
I’m assuming you’re talking about that cap that screws on like the ones Minn-Kota has on the end of the trolling motor foot control cable and also on the pigtail coming out of the trolling motor? Obviously they aren’t the same, but something similar.
Do you think there’s a big enough market for someone to actually make these? How much would people be willing to pay for the do you think? I’m not saying it’s a bad idea or anything, I think I know someone who could make something like this. Are you thinking like little rubber caps that just cover things or screw in or what exatly.
According to one of the publications I received with my
520, Lowrance does make a cap that looks the same as a
terminator but only it says “cap” on it instead of “60”
or “120”.
I was going to buy one from LEI and they told me they
didn’t have any available to the public and weren’t
going to?? (Thanks again Lowrance!)
They were supplied with some units I guess.
The network cable is my only concern at the unused third
location. The power will always be on and exposed to the elements at the location I don’t have my second 520 located. (When the network is powered-3 locations)
I have switched the power for the display at these locations and the transducer cable is not an issue so I would like to cover the network cable end.
For now I just tuck back into the grommet so the connector is pointing down.
To answer Nick’s question I would pay ~$5.00 to have a
cleaner looking cap and not have to use a ziploc and a twist tie!!
Dan
In case I’m still unclear here is a pciture above. When I’m not using the unit at this location. I would like to cover the unused Lowrance Connectors. Guys it sounds like you know what I’m getting at.
As last week I was out in some Nasty stuff and I did have mine in a ziploc bag and twist tied. This weekend I went to use this terminal and noticed all the mositure inside the bag and corrosion had started on one terminal. You would think Lowrance would have something????? I will have to recheck LEI ‘s webiste.
If anyone has more information/input I would appreciate it. 
A good coating of dielectric grease should do the trick?
But covers would be better.
Jami
I finally got a couple of the caps I was talking about
earlier.
At least I can prevent any corrosion on the network
leads when that third location doesn’t have a locator
on it. (next year it won’t be a problem)
I have the display power switched so I shouldn’t get any
electrolysis corrosion on either of the other cables.
Quote:
A good coating of dielectric grease should do the trick?
And a baggie to cover them too. Dielectric grease would help against corrosion.
I called Lowrance 2 seasons ago asking about caps for the cabling. I dont have an extra station on the boat that might not be in use, I just know that open wires/connections and water=bad.
Lowrance told me that there were no caps availible and no intention of selling any. Everything I used in the Army that had a cable attachment had a cap to cover both cable and device ports. I was also told they do not recommend leaving cabling unterminated. Must be their way of telling us to buy one more unit so unused wires just wont happen. 
Where did you find these caps? I can’t seem to find any for my lowerance HDS7
Could you use something like these, available at McMaster?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#vinyl-end-caps/=qk6a2f
HRG
Hi Rob,
I have a set of caps or covers for Lowrance HDS Units and Cable available on ebay or you can send me a reply
That post was from 2007 and Rob isn’t on the site anymore.
DT
Could you use something like these, available at McMaster?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#vinyl-end-caps/=qk6a2f
HRG
This is exactly what I use on the Lowrance power cable I keep attached on my ATV for an Elite-4, covers the exposed connections just fine
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