NCtoad Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Is there a reason that XP made the end cap with a hollow cavity? Unless I’m missing something, I just don’t see any reason to this as it collects mud and debris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 38 minutes ago, NCtoad said: Is there a reason that XP made the end cap with a hollow cavity? Unless I’m missing something, I just don’t see any reason to this as it collects mud and debris. I'd like to know the answer to this too, and would like to know as well why I have to loosen it with pliers when I want to recharge it no matter how much I grease it up. 🫤Otherwise it's the best pinpointer I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 You could epoxy a rare earth super magnet in the recess. I keep a square of rubberized shelf liner with my spare battery for the Garrett carrot. It can be hard to remove the cap also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCtoad Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 7 hours ago, JCR said: You could epoxy a rare earth super magnet in the recess. I keep a square of rubberized shelf liner with my spare battery for the Garrett carrot. It can be hard to remove the cap also. I think Paystreak has a battery glued in there. I don’t think I want to do that, but that is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtshark Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 12 hours ago, F350Platinum said: I'd like to know the answer to this too, and would like to know as well why I have to loosen it with pliers when I want to recharge it no matter how much I grease it up. 🫤Otherwise it's the best pinpointer I own. That's funny I thought I was the only one who had this issue. I twist it on gently, then go back a few weeks later and it won't budge! Then I break out a pipe wrench and cringe as I force it open. Great pointer though. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS Stick Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I used a bulletin board magnet i bought at Walmart it snaps in and you can remove it, helps find small nails and iron bits just reverse your pinpointer. 30 Magnets in a box the 6 large ones are just the right size. about $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKD2User Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 The only reason I can think that they made it the way they did is that the red disc acts as some kind of resonator to amplify/transmit the sound more. I thought Paystreak had a magnet epoxied into his. The thread on the cap is easy to damage, but so far after 18 months I've not spoiled mine yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I don't know if I'd want a powerful magnet that close to the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, phrunt said: I don't know if I'd want a powerful magnet that close to the electronics. I was a little concerned that it might effect the battery life on my Garrett carrot but it has not that I can tell. It has proven to be a very handy modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCtoad Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, UKD2User said: The only reason I can think that they made it the way they did is that the red disc acts as some kind of resonator to amplify/transmit the sound more. I thought Paystreak had a magnet epoxied into his. The thread on the cap is easy to damage, but so far after 18 months I've not spoiled mine yet. Hmmm, I remember watching a video of his where he modifies the mi6 to be louder. He said the volume was too low. Maybe you’re onto something with the red disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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