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Yes, it's called coil knock.
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I am interested in the camcorder battery upgrade you mentioned. Can you link me to an example? I'd appreciate it.
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I scrolled through a few others with the class 9 category, and the description changes a bit. Seems like they use a bunch of keywords that may or may not necessarily indicate the capabilities of the machine. The Vanquish description is as follows: Class 9: Metal detectors; Surveying apparatus and instruments; Oscillographs; Inductors (electricity); Probes for scientific purposes; Metal detectors for industrial or military purposes; Electromagnetic coils
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From the brief description on the page: Class 9: Detectors for electrically conducting materials, namely, metal detectors, metal detectors for industrial or military purposes, metal detectors for countermine purposes, metal detectors for consumer and recreational purposes, metal detectors for gold mining purposes, metal detectors for use in conjunction with software; metal detectors with mapping and/or global positioning system functionalities; electromagnetic coils for metal detectors. Is that just a general description, or is it hinting at what this model might be capable of doing?
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If you're worried about the ears breaking, you can try 3d printing a set of these: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3949618 If you don't have a 3d printer handy, they are sold for pretty cheap in a lot of places online. I know I can file a claim with ML to have them take care of it if they break, but my philosophy is "it's better to be proactive than reactive".
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Holy Grail Metal Detecting Tool - Cooling Vest
Optix replied to bethanyb1201's topic in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics
This might be something I need to get. It's been 100+ degrees here for over a month, so I've been sitting home 😞 Thanks for the tip! -
Time To Clean Your Coins And Cash In!
Optix replied to Againstmywill's topic in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics
A fun fact I learned some time ago is that $1 in quarters weighs the same as $1 in dimes (about 22.6g), so if you separate them from your nickles and pennies, weigh them in grams and divide by 22.6 you can make a pretty accurate estimate on how much you have without counting them. -
Time To Clean Your Coins And Cash In!
Optix replied to Againstmywill's topic in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics
Do you use a tumbler to clean your clad, or is it unnecessary? -
Do you ya'll sell your gold finds? Do you just go to a jeweler and sell it for scrap?
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Do You Have A Four Legged Prospecting Buddy?
Optix replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Detector Prospector Forum
This is Volt. He's currently a year and a half. Haven't taken him detecting yet. Planning to take him when it cools off. -
Equinox 600 Vs Fisher F44 & F70
Optix replied to michaelgolden's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
That is some great info there! So there is a lot of variation from coil to coil within a lineup. But does a statistically average coil of one brand outperform an average coil of the same size from another brand? Maybe one brand uses a different technique to make their loops better in general? -
My Tips On Nugget Detecting With The Minelab Equinox
Optix replied to Steve Herschbach's topic in Minelab Equinox Forum
What is this "Coil Knock" you guys are talking about? -
Equinox 600 Vs Fisher F44 & F70
Optix replied to michaelgolden's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Is there any real difference between an original Fisher 5" DD and an aftermarket 5" DD (e.g. NEL) for the same detector? -
Low Vdi Numbers On F75+
Optix replied to Ronnie Williams's topic in First Texas - Bounty Hunter, Fisher & Teknetics
Have any luck resolving your issue? -
Equinox 600 Vs Fisher F44 & F70
Optix replied to michaelgolden's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
If I may ask, what coil do you use on the F70 for nugget hunting? Thanks. -
Good video, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for doing this. It's always sad to see good, useful information get lost. One of the biggest tragedies for the forums happened when photobucket went pay-to-play. A lot of pictorial DIY guides were lost.
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Found This Stuff My First Year Detecting
Optix replied to TreasureHunter5's topic in Metal Detecting For Coins & Relics
I think it would be better if you posted all your findings in the same post instead of making one for each item. Express is a higher end clothing line so I'm guessing it's probably a relatively modern button piece. -
Want A Second Detector So Friends Can Tag Along
Optix replied to Bash's topic in Metal Detector Advice & Comparisons
Great suggestions from everyone. I'm looking to buy a machine for my nephew to join me and my brother at the parks. I have an opportunity to buy a like new ACE 400 for $100. Should I spend a little more to get the simplex instead? Trying to keep it under $300 mark. -
Thank you everyone for great feedback. I have a lot to learn about the machine and have plenty of other reading to do. I was able to purchase the missing pieces from the marketplace here and am ready to go hunting!
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Hello, I am new to the forum. I have a Minelab GPX 4500 that I've inherited from my uncle so I'm trying to learn everything about it. It is missing a few pieces so I'm trying to get it into operational order. It is currently missing the battery, the power cable and the charger, and only has one 18x12" Coiltek Goldstalker mono coil. Any tips/tricks/and suggestion will be appreciated since I don't know anything about the machine. Thank you.