Gold Seeker

Gary,

The site I listed in the above 2 posts also has the V-2229 combo, but it comes with 8 C cell 5000 mah batteries for $55.95.

 http://www.batteryjunction.com/v2pounbach8c.html

Gary,

 I have search for a 12 volt adapter for the model you have "Vanson Model V-9688", but no luck as of yet, I also only found a coupe of websites that even lists the Vanson model you mentioned but the chargers I found doesn't do C cells only AA and AAA batteries, I did however find many results for a charger by a different company..."Tenergy Model T-9688",  Vanson and Tenergy are apparently linked, at the linked website I posted in my previous post lists most but not all of the Vanson or Tenergy products such as chargers, batteries, etc. as "Tenergy Vanson", but I still couldn't find a 12 V adapter specifically for the Tenergy Model T-9688 or Vanson Model V-9688 .

Is this what your charger looks like, this charger is listed as "Tenergy Model t-9688" on many different websites, I believe the differences is only the T and V  in the model number depending on which name is on the charger?

Here is a link the Tenegry Model T-9688 from the website from my previous post, maybe you could call or email them to see if the adapter I posted above will also work for this charger if it's the same as your's.

Also if you notice, even though the caption at the top of the page list this charger as a Tenegry Model T-9688, you will notice that the package says Vanson on it.

http://www.batteryjunction.com/tenergy-01127.html

On 7/16/2014 at 2:18 AM, Ken Walls said:

The model number from the Vanson supplied charger is BC-1HU.

I noticed the batteries get very hot, I know they normally get pretty warm while charging, but these things got hot enough that they could not be held without much discomfort. I would not want to leave these charging while I was away, or asleep. 

I do not know what the normal charge time is, but I had them on the charger for 5 hrs and the lights were still red so I stopped charging because I feel the batteries were too hot.

Here's a 12V adapter that is for the BC-1HU charger....

Car Plug Adaptor for BC1HU, TN190, Tenergy RCR123A Chargers

 What is the model number of the charger supplied with the SDC 2300?

 I ask because after a little research if it's a Vansen/Tenergy brand charger, there is and or could be a 12V adapter that will work with the supplied charger depending on the model number.

In the above video test on the Nickel and Gold chain why didn’t they use the external speaker on the SDC as they did with the ATX. Therefore not fair comparisons as you are only taken the word of the fellow wearing the SDC headphone that he can or cannot hear a signal.

 

In regards to the depth test on the Nickel the SDC definitely got a response on the Nickel at 14” from what I heard coming out of the headphone.

 

In regards to the Gold chain test well without the use of the speaker you again have to believe the fellow wearing the headphone.

 He didn't have his earphones on for the nickel, he even said that he needed to have them on to hear the signal better, if you turn your sound up you can hear the nickel signal on the SDC 2300.

 I couldn't tell if he had them on for the necklace, but I think he did, but the ocean noise was too much for me to hear a signal if he didn't have them on.

Steve posted this on the weight of the ATX with the 12" coil on the Findmall forums....

Link deleted since Findmall update broke all old links

"The control box alone with batteries but no lower rod and coil and arm cup removed weighs 3 lbs 4 oz. That means over half the weight of the unit is in the heavy-duty rod and epoxy filled coil assembly."

 I haven't found any info doing a search on the other size coils for the ATX, maybe when Steve gets back from Alaska the can add to the info he posted at Findmall forums.

Congratulations Chris!!

Maybe Steve and Tom can replicate your luck!!!

Steve did a review on the ATX for beach hunting in Hawaii.

http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/102-garrett-atx-review-beach-detecting-in-hawaii/

The SCD 2300 hasn't been released for sale to the general public yet that I know of, and Steve just got his for testing, but it's suppose to be released very soon, so I doubt that anyone has had a chance to do any testing on beach hunting.

Welcome Sheldon, it would be very nice if you keep us updated on your progress going after the gold from the old mine tailings!!

Steve, thanks for the "ride along" on ya'll adventure, I sure hope ya'll hit a big nugget or ten, it would make for a nice trip!!

Hi Jack,

 

Instead of using the option to insert an image use the option to attach files at the bottom of the reply box. This allows you to upload images instead of linking to them.

 

I use Safari on my iPad and I can't even see all the editing options that show up on other browsers. There is an app called Mercury Browser that allows you to set the "User Agent" in effect lying to the internet about what browser you are using. It is amazingly effective at getting websites to work that otherwise will not work on mobile devices.

 I would also like to note that you need to click the "More Reply Options" before seeing the attachment/upload feature, which is not there in the "Reply to this topic" box at the bottom of each topic.

Thanks Steve for posting, very interesting and useful data!

Steve, might I suggest that you create a separate forum section for this and other downloadable documents, otherwise they will get lost on back pages of the forum after a few days or weeks and not be easily accessible to other members that won't see these posts after they get moved down the ranks of newer posts being made?

I have downloaded this document at least 2 or 3 times on my older computers along with others you have posted here and on your website, but I now have them on my latest computer, Thanks for posting the links to them. 

Thanks Steve for starting this forum, I missed the AKD forum so I'm glad you couldn't stand not having a forum going to let everyone help each other!!