Ivan Kraemer

So what is the little thing made of that you fitted to the coil? I would really like to try in out.

Show a picture of how you mounted it please?

Hi Chase. Thank you for your feedback regarding this matter. Firstly this is not in the USA and actually in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai where I live and work as an expatriate. As I said when I replied to Steve. I have been working in the corporate world and fully understand that the utterances of one ML individual does not suddenly become ML company policy. Therefore I would give ML the benefit of the doubt. Now regarding replacement units which I received to date. It was only the control box replaced and the dealer said they were new units. Although I have no way of knowing if they are in fact new or refurbished. They just came in pink bubble wrap plastic bags. Good to know we can buy the control unit out warranty as I have carbon fiber shafts and many other Equinox gadgets, which I would like to see full usage of. Regards Ivan

Hi Steve. I was just as surprised as you but that is exactly what dealer (who has been quite helpful BTW) told me that ML told him to let me know. In any case I would certainly not just take the dealers word for it if I do have another failure. I work for a big WW corporate and also understand that the utterances of one individual at ML does not translate into company policy. I own 3 ML machines, Equinox 800 and 600, plus a GoFind 22 and the ProFind 35 PP. I have invested in carbon shafts for both machines plus new arm cuffs, ML harness, bags, coil protectors and all the coils etc, etc. I am well invested into ML and just want working equipment without any hassle.

I have a 600 and 800 which see very little use in general but both drowned after a few sessions of wading in water. The deepest they ever reached was shoulder to hand length. ML replaced each unit after it had failed as they were still under warranty. My newly replaced 800 drowned again after just 4 outings. This infuriated me as I was certainly hoping they had sorted out this issue. The dealer replaced it through ML yet again but this time told me that ML will not replace it, if it happens again. Even if still under warranty. I find this totally unacceptable as I take good care of my equipment and always clean them after use. They are never left in my car and never exceed the depth of shoulder to hand in water. Hopefully this is the last time this will happen but I have lost faith in ML and feel so scared to use my machines now. Maybe I should take your advice and sell them off. If this new Nokta simultaneous frequency machine is a success then that may be the answer for me in future.

Hi Rick. Have you actually used the Fisher 1280 ? My Nox also recently leaked and I’m seriously considering this 1280 or the Sea Hunter as my diving detector. I just cannot afford the Excalibur although would like one.

Another option is the Fisher 1280x Aquanaut. It is submersible to over 200 feet and well built, similar to the SH. Come with waterproof headphones and has discrimination, so no need to dig all iron trash. It is very well priced. Not a Nox but it won’t drown at real depth.

Was that air testing or out in the field? The reason I ask is that they work fine until I start using them out in the field, after which they become increasingly scratchy and the sound starts dropping out. This is on a Nox 600.

Which model metal detector are you using with them?

Yes I have the same issue with my 600. I have had 2 pairs of Q12 Plus and same you they connect and show the + for low latency but after a while the sound becomes scratchy and drops out. Rendering them useless for detecting. I use a set of VAVA MOOV 25 they work fine but are not low latency. I wonder if Equinox 800 users are having the same problem as the 600?