bklein Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Curious if anyone knows the out of warranty repair cost for the AQ. As they probably just toss it (hermetically sealed) there likely is just one cost… I’m wondering how they test the delay settings function as I haven’t been able to see much difference and another user I talked with expressed the same opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 It would simply depend on what needs to be done. Contact Fisher and see if they can give you an estimate. They are the only ones who can give you accurate information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 I called and talked with Ruby. She could not give a rough estimate. It would be $35 for them to look at it. They pay return shipping. I’ve been trying to decide on my own if mine is needing work - starting to think so. The brown packet that comes with it has a Quality Control checklist. It says it passed an air test at 16” on a nickel. Mine is more like 11”. That’s a big difference. I can twist knobs in all directions and the only thing that really changes is it gets worse if Sensitivity is set under 8. I think mine was more sensitive when I got it but unfortunately I didn’t take videos of it. I am also thinking the EMI cancellation is not working - but maybe it rarely works as my CTX is poor at it too at the same locations. What do you guys test on a nickel in air (13” coil) ? It would be cool to put together a chart listing all the popular detectors for an air test on a nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stateguy Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 That’s all I am getting with mine. But I think your supposed to get 16 maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Ugghhhj. Calling Fisher or First Texas is like calling my kids. “Leave a message…” Tried several people, no joy. I’ve decided to return mine for a look over. Really scared at what they may come back with for a repair cost, if they find something. No way it’s getting over 12” on a nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 With Felix gone……. Hopefully Fisher is fair with out of warranty repairs. The design of the detector is such that it has had, and will continue to have, a high incidence of failures. The epoxy filled case also is hard, if not impossible, to service, and we know the parts supply is extremely limited. Not a good picture for the long run and the main reason I sold mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 I think it is epoxy sealed not filled. That’s what I was told plus the delay pot on mine would not be able to be moved if it was filled (if nut loose). The battery though could be filled. I’ll know for sure once the rest of the cells in mine die and I try and put lipoly’s in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 I have seen an AQ that had been opened by hot wire perhaps and epoxied or JB Welded back together. I work for a company that makes communication systems for military aircraft. We coat the boards with a coating that allows them to survive 100% humidity testing in an environmental chamber. Fisher should do their best to keep water out with o-ring seals etc., coat the board, and keep the unit repairable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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