Hello Doc. Thank you for sharing.

Hey Joe. I'm sorry to hear about your pain. I wish you a speedy recovery and Good Luck with the Pro.

16 hours ago, Dean Stone said:

If i don't pull it, how would i know if that is what it is. Will the screen go dem buy it self. Do i need 1.5v AAs ? i use 1.2 rechargables will that make a deffarnce?

I think you'll see it. First comes the window sticker, then the display underneath.

Just now, Dean Stone said:

Thanks JCR, do i just pull the plastic off? There are no cuts or places on it. I will see if Centervill has one.   Thanks

Jup, you can peel it off. (But wait until you got the spare.)

Centreville NW has them in stock...

https://centrevilleelectronicsnw.com/metal-detectors-and-parts/ols/products/xlt-or-dfx-window

11 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said:

Double Check Your Account Email And Keep It Current

Yes, Sir.   Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.

@CPT_GhostLight is in my Prayers. All the Best, A Speedy and Full Recovery. Blessings.

Thanks for dropping a note, @walkerrj.

Hello Tony. But are you still looking for metal? That's the main thing!😉😁👍🤞

10 hours ago, Mickey Mouse said:

Hey I found the problem with exploding cap on the White XLT. Used the wrong voltage 16 volts instead of 25 volts. Also I'm working on Display replacement. Think I have found how to replace them with some repairs to old display board. I will continue on, then after I receive all the parts and put them all together I'll let members know. That is if anyone wants to know. Thanks Mickey Mouse.

Thanks for the feedback.

On 2/13/2024 at 7:06 AM, streak said:

Should I Get Started With This Hobby?

 

Hello streak. To answer your initial question honestly, no. I can only advise you not to start this hobby because it is very tedious.

(that leaves more finds for me. ha ha) 😉😊

46 minutes ago, COYOTE said:

If I may ask? What belt you guys using to hang your stuff on? I still have my old military one I used 35 years ago but  it doesn’t adjust to easy and it’s gotten really stiff,

thanks 

coyote

Hello. This is what I use, tactical gear but no specific brand. (except the leather pouch)

On 2/8/2024 at 9:58 PM, Joe Beechnut OBN said:

I think your talking about the Kapton tape or Heat transfer tape Polyimide Brown.

I get supplies from .. https://www.batteryspace.com/

And you can get the tape from amazon also.. quality seems to be the same.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kapton+tape&crid=3MB62OW9UDXYY&sprefix=kapton+tape%2Caps%2C111&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_11

Thank you very much, Sir.

@Joe Beechnut OBN Hello. What is the yellow tape named and where can I get some? Thanks.

5 hours ago, George Kinsey said:

27.

Wow. That's what I call "Good genes".👍😎

All the Best.

6 hours ago, George Kinsey said:

Who is this guy?

I'd say that's you, George. My guess would be at age of 16, may be 18.👍

Jap. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.👍

Gosh! And in nice shape.

14 hours ago, bklein said:

You’re right.

No prob at all. May be you had the old style battery pack in mind with 4 C-cells.

2 hours ago, bklein said:

If you are going to replace caps, test them after you remove them one at a time with a good meter that doesn’t just give you value but ESR and other parameters.  So many products have been damaged by people doing cap replacements without reason. The instructions for the XLT rechargeable pack say it is 10V not 12V. So either you are putting the cap in backwards or your pack voltage is too high. The CD4316 has a max VC spec of 10V so maybe you damaged several components with your “12V” pack.

Using the standard battery pack, which holds 8 penlight AA cells, each 1.5 Volt, will not damage anything if all works as it should. (8x1.5V=12V if I remember correctly?!)

Thanks for dropping the note, SeabeeRon.

Very sorry to hear that. Another very sad moment in this detecting life. My condolences to his family.

May Ken White rest in peace.

On 12/27/2023 at 11:56 AM, Roger said:

locator, I did indeed receive the 15x8 Monoloop from Detech before Christmas and have ordered another.

Sounds good, Roger. Good Luck with your new coils and Have Fun.🤞😉😊👏😄

On 12/24/2023 at 4:24 PM, Tom B said:

Hi Folks

I have a hot V3i, I would like to get the Bigfoot coil for it, but those are currently unaffordable, so I am looking at the 18x4 arrow.

Years ago, I had a Bigfoot coil for my DFX, and XLT. One of my favorite combos was a White's classic IDX, with Mr Bill's modes, running the Bigfoot coil.

Anyone using the 18" X 4" arrow on the V3i, if so, what do you think 

What kinda depth are you seeing

How is the target separation 

 

Thanks and HH

 

Pros & Cons... I like it 😊.  Read and build your own opinion 😉.

17 hours ago, Roger said:

As an update.....

Detech had confirmed via emails that the 15x8 mono coil, the 11" and 12,5" were compatible with the TDI SL so....

I visited https://www.thrace-detectors.com/15x8-mono-minelab-gpx-detectors?search=15x8&description=true

and went through the purchase process and paid with PayPal.

Confirmation of payment by email from PayPal immediately, but no confirmation of purchase by email from Thrace metal detectors 10 hours later.

My suspicion is that I wont get the coil. There is only 2 hours time difference.

I think you'll get your new coil right before x-mas....hopefully.🤞

Good Luck

On 10/23/2023 at 3:25 AM, indyh said:

I have never done anything with a metal detector until this last weekend. My girlfriend and I went out and had a blast. Found a bunch of old pull tabs and buttons. I'm here to find out more about my Legend and general tips and tricks.

Thanks!

You're in the right place to find out.

Welcome aboard.

Great job and nice writeup. Congrats on having a good day and fun.👍😎

Welcome aboard, jecooper. Improving my skills I'm trying all the way, too.