Wet speaker cables


I just endured a basement flood in which my PAD Proteus were soaked with water. The terminations are okay, but the body of the cable is damp. I called my local dealer and they recommended that they check them out first before I elect to re-insert them into my system. I just wanted to post this here to determine if anyone has experienced this previously. More specifically, I was wondering if the cables will need replacing.
adamg
No first hand experience with this cable, but from looking at pictures I don't see how letting them stand in water (assuming no chemical contamination) will hurt them or effect performance. As long as the terminated ends weren't in the water you should be good to go.

If I were you I'd let them dry (apply no heat) and wire them up. If you want to be cautious, get a cable tester (<$100 at pro music stores) and test for shorts.

At a previous house we had repeated basement/water issues and the solution was to install a B-Dry interior perimeter drain system w/ sump pump. B-Dry is a proprietary system, but there are several competing systems.
I feel bad for you, but I can't believe that you keep a system of that caliber in a basement that repeatedly floods.
Sorry to here this Adamg!!! Glad your wonderful speakers are alright!!!!!! Will you consider some form of cable elevation?
Jim Aud of PAD sent me a personal email indicating the cables simply need to dry out and the main body cannot be damaged. Very impressive customer service!