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Welcome to the forums Luhan ! I think dig it all is a great way to learn as well as not miss ( I can't believe I write this so often but hate to hear it in the "wild" ) finding ANYTHING GOOD !😉 I also don't have 1st hand experience with the 3030 but plenty of us here sure do ! ( I'm swinging one of it's brothers though) In the meantime here's a link or two to get you to different places on the forums to read up. Don't be intimidated by how much you find to read ! One bite at a time is the WTG and just ask questions when it gets too mysterious..🤯 This one is part of "Steve's Clues" specific to the 3030. https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/topic/5715-minelab-e-trac-ctx-3030-excalibur-versus-equinox/ Here's the one for all the clues articles. https://www.detectorprospector.com/magazine/steves-guides/steves-guides/ The MineLab Thread https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/forum/36-minelab-metal-detectors/ Some of our 3030 savvy members will probably chime in before too long. You might get more immediate answers if you also post your request in the MineLab forum where more will likely see it. That will also help by keeping all the 3030 info together for future new owners.👍 Before you leave the welcome thread post more about where you are detecting and what you are looking for ( relics , coins , yellow rocks....) and where you like to hunt (beach , woods etc.) Some of us also enjoy the occasional pic of finds or just the local scenery. Keep at it and remember research is the key to finding the better spots to hunt. .

Good plan ! I use my 6 most of the time .

It still looks like gold. Good hunt . Encore !

10/4 on the points.😏 The ring should be good for a point or two ?

Well , that worked out pretty good ! 😳 Def go back and don't wait longer than tomorrow. 😎

It might be possible to restore those coil wires , but I wouldn't go too overboard with trying to replace the cable. The coils might fail anyway.( BUT maybe NOT !)🤔 Your shrink wrap idea sounds like a good try at sealing the outer coating IMO. It wouldn't have to be one continuous piece... There are variations on shrink that have a sealant inside ! There is also a product sometimes called liquid electrical tape that would work on the shrink joints too.~$5-10 for a tin. Available at an auto pts or even wally's . I think it's the same stuff that they used to sell for dipping tool handles in. Or the stuff that is advertised by sealing a boat with a screen bottom......( Not getting into brand names.)😏 Another product that could prove useful is the self sealing tape that is intended for things like radiator hose leaks. Good luck on the rescue ! Looking forward seeing your results. OH , one other thing if you decide to just go with electrical tape. I will give a brand name on this one...Scotch 88 , worth the extra price to this old road tech.

Welcome to the crew indyh +1 ! Lots to learn ! Here's a couple of links to help you find lots of info . AND as always just ask anything that just doesn't make sense to you . Steve's Guides (This is the best place to start for a good understanding of detecting in general) https://www.detectorprospector.com/magazine/steves-guides/steves-guides/ Nokta Legend forum (post your detector specific questions here for best exposure) https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/forum/62-nokta-makro-legend-forum/ If you have any maps with a big red X on it, you must now post it for us all to go plunder together ! arrrrgh🏴‍☠️ , err , I mean Good Luck with yer new addiction .....and the popular opinion is the pull tab to gold ring ratio is somewhere in the 1000 to 1 range.....

I guess you know the drill. Hope ya get over it soon . Really enjoy your weigh in pics. Nice spot to spend a day or two....😎

Welcome aboard from uptah camp Phil ! Nox800 spoken fluently here. Ya should be able to pick up a clue or two fer sure ! Many clues already posted . https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/forum/53-minelab-equinox-forum/ Just ask for info you can't find. HH+GL 🖖Live long and prospect.

I'm sure Sally didn't want to chew on that speci ! At Gerry's gold training camp . And Gerry taking the pic. The pressure to taste dirt must have been overwhelming ! So tell us Gerry. Inquiring minds need to know........ Do you teach them all to do a dance while cleaning their treasarrr too ?

After seeing the sheer quantity and variety of detectors in phrunt's tool kit . This one statement about the Garrett means a lot IMO .

A plundered bowl of beauty ! 🏴‍☠️ arrrrrrrrrrrr , WTG Matey !

Amazing difference after you finished. You have skills. 🧐

Impressive !

👍Good haul right there !🥸

Nice finds Compass ! Some nice color in that pile ! 🖖 Time well spent lake hunting.. A lot of lakes reduce levels this time of the year. Good reminder to check your local puddle levels !🥸

If anyone is debating on whether to take Gerry's detecting training . THAT ^ might help you decide !😜 I agree with geof_junk Gerry but,,, Not even ONE pic of the ol "washing machine" mouth ??? 🥸 That must have taken a lot of willpower ! 🤐

Welcome to the forums jecooper ! 😎

WTG !😎

Looks like you ought to stick around for a while......👍

Good post and you probably danced , I give it a 10.🤩

Hope the test scratch doesn't dissolve🧐 Like the look of those bleachers ! The ones here have too many cross braces..But I get under there anyway....

sohN 24" ? that's not black sand , you hit oil ! 🤠 Lots of the old familiar junk but it seems like there's always some treasure no matter where you're hunting . Or which detector you're using.👍 You do realize that I've developed expectations when you post a hunt ? 😏 If I get to a beach and see you leaving , I expect I'll just keep going !🤔 Keep on keepin' on ! You're an inspiration to this old pirate .🖖

Two keepers !🖖

Welcome to the forum Space Rocks Box ! Good luck on the hunt . 🖖