Dmnz

We have shipped a lot from USA to Nz / usually 100 - 150usd for a detector pre covid

anyway / it’s just a cost to us - and I for one, would be happy to cover return freight if needed.   It’s a small world really but yes need to get several shipping quotes.

we also get stung for 15% tax on imported goods to NZ!  

So it seems the “new for me” ATX gels with me well - probably the hundreds of hours with it back in 2014! 

Blessed with some more luck, hunts ‘3 and 4’ generated (across two beaches in water) 8 more rings!

2 silver chains and a Pandora bracelet that was “open” - managed to find 3 charms seperate, under water near the hole for the bracelet!

Yesterday’s (3rd hunt) three gold all pretty average, older 9ct small rings, one with a split band.

Today - hunt 4 - only a few coins but found as area of stripped beach (under water) beside a ton of hot rocks!  Argh!  Then an awesome 916 STM (22ct) Malaysian Ring!

finally a strange “hot rock” that is VERY heavy for the size and glitters iron flecks?  This glitters like crazy in the sun!  Any ideas (sorry photos don’t show the glitter!)

rock on the ATX

I wonder if they will send one to New Zealand?  Then again, I did have to tell them NZ is not part of Europe 😪  I wait with baited breath......

On 16/04/2021, at 08:11, 
Hello Dale -
The limited version is not authorized in Europe just yet. Therefore we can only ship here in the U.S.
Regards.
Sales Support
First Texas Products
-----Original Message-----
From: DM NZ
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:25 PM
Subject: Impulse AQ Limited
Hi guys

I wanted to express my interest in the Impulse AQ.  I am an experienced detectorist, have used all machines and very well versed with PIs - I am also an electronics engineers by Trade.
However, I am based in NZ - I know that you will be hesitant to sell us a machine (with 8 inch coil as well) - but wanted to check just in case.  I am unsure if you would consider altering your selling rules on the basis of the above, happy to show evidence if required.

Kind regards

Dale 

some serious luck involved with yesterday’s hunt - especially the chains ‘balled up’ and found 10 minutes apart.  Will head back today to see if we can repeat!

Ok, so, I don’t think I could have made this up if I tried!  Decided to go for another water hunt today, ATX charged and not expecting a great deal as has been ‘slim pickings’ lately - especially with the CTX / Nox / Excal.

Found a spot in the water, I have walked over hundreds of times in the past!  Not kidding. 

A mixture of luck, tides, sand, the ATX, the mono coil - and clear water!

May be worth writing to Garrett about this one hunt - especially after “breaking up with my ATX” in the past, only to rekindle the efforts this week!  In love again. 

Several old coins (mostly 70’s and 80’s), 4 silver rings, 2 junk rings, a junker gold coloured earring, and copper / plated locket....

Then 30+ grams of gold!  Including an awesome Sapphire? Ring!   Hmm, back again tomorrow!  

Hi guys

yes I understand the DD infinium coils work with the atx, I have always been keen to buy a couple but no one supplies them in NZ.  I built a “shaft adapter” for the atx a few years back with that in mind.  Just need to find the infinium DD coils on eBay.

ideally I would prefer the mono coil, as the atx 8 inch mono is awesome. 

Well - I missed this machine.  At the moment the sand is pretty darn deep in NZ - maybe the constant onshore winds.   First water hunt with the ATX.

a 15ct ring (looks like two older rings fused together)

I think I became a little lazy without the pulse and was just not getting the required depth.  The ATX is still a killer in the water with the 8 inch mono!

Oops I think I found it on the infinium

infinium dd wiring (Google search)

Hi guys

so the “new to me” atx arrived - mint condition which is great.  I have several older ATX coils with various cable faults and wanted to rewire one onto a straight cable.   (Do I need a 4 wire and screen cable?)

I wonder if anyone has a wiring diagram at all, or failing that - the original cable has 4 wires and a unshielded screen on the DD coil.  Is the screen Actually connected to any of the 4 wires?  

I can’t seem to get the “iron check” feature to work on my salvaged coil and guess this may be due to the screen cable?

i know the windings are circa 9ohms and 1.3 ohms

any help appreciated on the DD and Mono wiring.  

fyi / had a swing with the atx today - it’s still a great machine!

Yes fingers crossed - brought from an older gentleman that never used it (aside finding a septic tank!) so let’s hope it’s a good one.   It should arrive this few days.

I kept some older ATX coils, interestingly the 8 inch coils and cables seem fine - the older stock coil i kept in the cupboard has fallen to bits (the cable) so I will try and re cable that 

I’ll be interested to see how it goes after a few years away from the ATX

Hi guys - I owned one of the first ATX units (actually 2 of them) and suffered from the coil cable issues.   Despite that, these machines produced 100+ gold rings for me (in the space of 1 year).

Garrett was awesome and replaced the coils but they failed again (and again) and eventually I sold the machines and focused on the CTX and EXCALs (modded) and later the Equinox.  After selling the ATX I purchased the Whites BeachHunter TDI and to be honest, was less than impressed compared to my finds with the ATX of the past.  I deeply missed the two-tone audio of the ATX and the 8” mono in the water.  It was a deep machine (the TDI) but I had become used to the ATX.

I noticed my finds ‘dropping off’ once the ATX was sold - and there was no ‘replacement’ PI that was readily available......

So last week I came across a late 2018 ATX and picked that up for a very good price - shipping now!

i will update you guys with regard the cable issue - I guess I am hoping the cable is in good nick and may be the later version?  

I missed the ATX - despite its known flaws.  Roll on the courier!  The forums are certainly quiet on the ATX nowadays 

Hi all.  I thought I would post this here.  Had a few hours off work today and thought more about this 16.8v project. 

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(Having experienced the CTX3030 LIION battery bay leaking (on that machine I only use the AA NIMH 1.2v tray when detecting in fairly deep water).  NIMH has less current in the event of a salt water leak). I have not had this machine submerged yet, so unsure if to trust the housing!

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I wanted to be able to use the stock NIMH pack in the TDI BH and also the LI ION 16.8v pack for the beach when extra depth is needed!

In the end I decided to undo the previous method with the screws on the battery terminal.  I wanted a "stock" 16.8v battery tray!

Given the NIMH tray is only about 13USD on Amazon I decided to sacrifice the NIMH tray that came with the detector!

A) remove lid

B) remove all metal connectors

C) Dremel the chassis empty.  You need to take away some of the thickness of the bottom of the tray, otherwise you won't be able to get the LI ION cells into the detector.  You will need a thinner lid also!

Be careful not to damage the exterior of the tray.  

D) as this was a trial, I used some old 18650 cells, a 4s balance lead, and a deans plug.  (Final version will have. Built in balance board, and charge connector so the lid won't need to be opened for charging)

D1).  Three cells side by side.  One on a 45 degree angle.  Fits fine!

E) wired in series for 16.8v.   hot glued into original battery chassis.

The result - a LI ION pack that I can "change out"with the standard pack! 

Trial completed.  The next one will be more tidy!!

****After 3 hours of detecting, still above 14v****

Thanks Tony!  Whilst waiting for some new parts from AliExpress I built a temporary pack from an old DeWalt battery, 4s, balanced, 16.8v.   plugged in using the "clamp on" method.  Works well and air tests brilliantly on the smallest silver ring.   I have used the ATX a great deal and will be interested to see the difference with this running on the higher voltage pack.

One thing is for sure - this is a whole lot more comfortable than the ATX.   

Would be nice to figure out a way to stop the pack slipping too far into the housing.   

Will report back after the beach test!

I will keep the standard battery pack for water detecting....

Hi tony!  I have now finished a temporary 4s pack using a balancing lead as well (so can balance the cells on a B6 charger).  The cells charge to 16.8v max as you know.  Have you experienced any issues plugging this into the detector?  Is it better to charge to 16v or so?

Dale 

Thanks Tony!  Awesome.  I have found a BMS on AliExpress to make the pack and will try that route - and also a 3s pack with loose protected cells.    Sounds like an excellent plan.

I really really like your wire solution.  So simple - I just did not think about that!!!

Battery pic18650 samsung cells.  Non button top.

Do you think better to run with "protected cells"?

Hi Tony! Awesome work!

My TDI BH arrived in NZ today!  I purchased an 18650 charger (nitecore) and we will run with your modification with the screw 'clamps' - an excellent solution.

Can you tell me your advice on running 4x Samsung 18650 3500mah 35e batteries in series?  I note these are "unprotected" cells.  I do see some batteries, eg nitecore button tops with built in voltage protection.  

Given the high capacity of the 3500 cells and assuming a battery holder fits, do you think I can run with these?   Looks like a brilliant modification with the screw clamps

Any advice gladly accepted.

Dale in NZ

DMNZ