Metaldetectingisfun

My first metal find was NOT in the ground.

i BOUGHT THIS TO USE AS A PRE-DIG PINPOINTER

It's not a Lesche, but very serviceable for me.

Wow! Congrats on find & family!

I didn't expect it to actually dig. I just want to scoop up loose dirt and pass it over the pinpointer, But I'm impressed with the strength of it. And for less than $3 shipped 2nd day FedEX, it's quite a bargain. If it can also dig--That will be a bonus. We'll see, if the good weather lasts 'til I have time to test it.

I think it will also come in handy when the grandchildren want to help me dig. Much safer for them to use.

Aldi is selling a very nice digger shovel for only $8.

Welcome FlySAR! This is a great hobby for a retiree--Good fun, good exercise and you never know what you are going to find. 

Welcome Gary! I'm pretty new here myself. It's a great site! Best wishes for future in your new state.

9 hours ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

Getting ready for small coil when it shows.

I like the way you think. One for each hand.   But when will the small coil be available?

50 minutes ago, dca2 said:

I’m using a 20w Anker charger. It has 2 ports. Not available any more but it has been replaced with a 24w for $11: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HHW3GK/ref=psdc_12557637011_t1_B00LFL2JB6?th=1 

i also have one of the Anker cigarette adapters that gives 3amp per port but I have not had a need/chance to test the EQX with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G5B069C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I don’t see any reason it would not work, we use It to charge an iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro. It’s a little pricey ($30) but it’s built like a tank, has USBc and steady, clean power. They do have less expensive models without USBc.

Wow 20 Amps! That must make your recharge time about 10 minutes.

3 minutes ago, Jackpine said:

Just installed one of these;

https://www.amazon.com/TOPGREENER-TU21548A-4-8A-24W-High-Speed-Charger/dp/B01BTC5I5O/ref=pd_sim_328_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BTC5I5O&pd_rd_r=Z6HYKQK5W41NYJW4NKVZ&pd_rd_w=EWvuQ&pd_rd_wg=6pUy4&psc=1&refRID=Z6HYKQK5W41NYJW4NKVZ

 

Hey Jackpine! That''s really cool!

18 hours ago, dewcon4414 said:

Hey on the bright side Ringmoney..............we didnt pay $2500 so we can afford them lol

Speaking of savings, I estimate that over the lifetime of that rechargeable battery, I will save $200 in battery purchases. That makes the Equinox EXTREMELY affordable.

I hereby authorize you to USE this argument when you justify the nox purchase to your wives. 

I got mine from Brian at AK mining in Alaska. They give the 15% Veteran's/Military discount and also ship Fedex 2nd day for free. Great company! And they seem to get them in all the time.

 (800) 478-3444  (907) 277-1741

www.akmining.com/

I charge mine with a motorola 2 Amp phone charger:

I am so happy to have received my new Equinox 600. Maybe when the snow melts and it gets warmer I can get out and hunt with it. Here's the unboxing video I made:

I don't have an 800, but with my 600, the $10 Sownd aptx earbuds paired up easily and work just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BMSF6P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yep, plastic shower cap keeps coil clean. 100 for $6 on ebay. Lately the ground has been muddy. Mud gets all over detector when I dig. I wrap it up to stay clean.

Can anyone who bought one verify that it is basically a lower cost LTD? Fisher's factory price for F75+ package is $899

I bought the red one for visability too and think It will be great also, though I haven't seen it in action. Mine arrived inoperable. I called Fisher, and they emailed me a fedex label for free return shipping. I sent it back for repair and they are now sending me a  brand new one. What a great company:

"Hello, I just called and left you a voice message, your new replacement F-Pulse will be shipping today via FEDEX tracking number 789917------.

Thank you for being patient!

Felix Calvillo

Fisher Labs

1120 Alza Drive

El Paso, TX 79907

915-225-0333

800-685-5050"

I made this video to address these concerns:

On 3/4/2018 at 7:01 PM, BlueDog said:

Congrats! Can’t wait to hear how you like it. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you order it from and when? Inquiring minds would like to know! 

I got it from Brian at AK mining in Alaska. They give the 15% Veteran's discount and also ship Fed3s 2nd day for free. Great company! And they just got 6 more in:

brian@akmining.com

Congrats on a good first hunt!