Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:16:15 GMT

I have waterproofed my ipod. Check out my youtube video I made documenting the process: www.youtube.com/watch Items needed to waterproof your iPod Shuffle: 1. iPod Shuffle: www.amazon.com/.../ 2. Waterproof Headphones: www.amazon.com/.../ref=as_li_ss_tl 3. Dielectric Silicone: www.amazon.com/.../ref=as_li_ss_tl 4. Two-part epoxy: www.amazon.com/.../ref=as_li_ss_tl 5. 3-cc Syringe: www.amazon.com/.../ref=as_li_ss_tl

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:33:45 GMT

I use a Finis SWIMP3 while I swim. I find that it helps to push myself. It keeps my mind off of how difficult my workout is by distracting me from the physical discomfort. I believe I work harder and swim faster when I use it.

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:59:07 GMT

Hey there! I saw you response on ifixit! At least I think it was you. I am really interested in what you are doing and I am planning on doing this myself. I asked some questions on ifixit, but i figure you probably werent notified so yu havent seen them yet. Anyways, heres what I said: hey imported, how did you inject the grease through the headphone jack? I am planning on attempting this modification. Also, in your suggested improvements you suggested the conformal coating. Would you inject that with a syringe as well? And how would yo suggest cleaning it out of the headphone jack? Also, I don't quite understand you about the rubber mate? Sorry for the numerous questions. I just want to do this right! I think you are so right about these companies. What a rip off! BTW, how is your shuffle holding up? Can you answer these for me? Thanks.

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:36:31 GMT

However its a simple process to waterproof the thing and I just wanted to show how, so people can do it themselves for less than half the cost of the least expensive pre-done option. Seriously, its as simple as taking a syringe and pushing down on it. Takes less than 10 minutes to do and people are shelling out $100 (by the least expensive company) to do it because they assume its some super difficult procedure. That is $100 for someone to do the waterproofing,.....to inject silicon into the iPod, does not include the cost of the iPod shuffle. Had my iPod shuffle testing fully submereged while playing music for 53 hours now. Got my headphones and may swim with it today. Think it is safe to say that even if the companies do it a little different, this way works fine too. I'm definitely not interested in music while swimming, but it's neat to see how you did this.

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:47:00 GMT

I just swim for fitness. Didn't really make the thread to see who likes or doesn't like swimming while listening to music. Hopefully that doesn't sound rude, as I u derstand not everyone is the same. Some people do like swimming with music. I know I do. I am sure the many people out there that paid $150 or even as much as $300 for an already waterproofed iPod shuffle like it too. However its a simple process to waterproof the thing and I just wanted to show how, so people can do it themselves for less than half the cost of the least expensive pre-done option. Seriously, its as simple as taking a syringe and pushing down on it. Takes less than 10 minutes to do and people are shelling out $100 (by the least expensive company) to do it because they assume its some super difficult procedure. That is $100 for someone to do the waterproofing,.....to inject silicon into the iPod, does not include the cost of the iPod shuffle. Had my iPod shuffle testing fully submereged while playing music for 53 hours now. Got my headphones and may swim with it today. Think it is safe to say that even if the companies do it a little different, this way works fine too.

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Patrick W. Brundage — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:17:44 GMT

I honestly can't imagine using music during swim training. I find that I'm always concentrating on something, and never just swim up and down. It would just be a distraction to me.+1 I can completely understand running with an iPod ... how else could you block out the pain, misery and boredom?

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

orca1946 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:44:49 GMT

Yeah --- maybe for open water but for team practice the coach would not like that !!

RE: Water proofing an Ipod Shuffle

Former Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:31:47 GMT

I honestly can't imagine using music during swim training. I find that I'm always concentrating on something, and never just swim up and down. It would just be a distraction to me.