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    Excal II hip mount cable strain relief

    Hi, I am looking for some mods for strain relief on battery cable for hip mounted Excal II. I am now replacing my third battery cable on various Excal's and Minelab techs tel me that 90% of cable breaks are on hip mounted machines. He said that he had heard of mods by Excal owners that help...
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    Weekend at the Beach pt 2

    Here's the loot: [attachment 176143 925ArabicSilver.jpg] All found in one scoop 26" chain [attachment 176144 925ringsampmedal.jpg] Religious medal 3 way opening [attachment 176145 10k1933classring.jpg] 10k LGB Co. Borgess 1933 class ring? [attachment 176146 3x10kamp10kscrap.jpg] All 10k...
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    Weekend at the Beach pt 1

    Got back from VB,(Hi Max,Tim, & Rich), and decided to hit the local beach for treasure. Mother Nature was cooperating.... no wind, no rain, no big surf. [attachment 176132 Kristrolling.jpg] [attachment 176134 Aaronchancingit.jpg] [attachment 176136 Diggindeep.jpg] Zeroing in.... [attachment...
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    Another scoop question

    Hi All, Just picked up a new SS travel scoop #009.([attachment 149508 superprostainless_detailpageC.jpg]) It looks like it is well built but my only concern is the push button connectors that link the shafts together. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge as to how well these hold up when...
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    :minelab:Ft Lauderdale tides

    Hi All, Looking for some info on the tides for Feb. in the Ft Lauderdale area. Last Sept we were in Salisbury, MA and the low tide was like a quarter of a mile out. Is this just a situation that you find only at higher latitudes or can you catch these type of low tides in the Ft.Lauderdale FL...
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    12v Excalibur 1600ma Nimh replacement pod

    Was just wondering if anyone using the drop-in battery Nimh replacement pods that sell for about $34 have tried the fast chargers and if there is a problem with the battery pods warping from the heat of a fast charge. Tried to search the forum but couldn't find any info. Thanks, Mike...
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    Excal discrimination knob

    Does anyone know how to safely remove the discrim-pinpoint knob on the Excal without damage (3 yrs left on warranty)? Also, not really interested in sending to Vegas unless there is no other way. The plan was to swap out with another knob I don't use much. The broken knob seems to be spinning...
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    Advice Please

    Hi All, Been thinking about a new detector to go along with my Explorer II and Excalibur. Had my eye on the Eureka Gold. Probably won't do much gold prospecting right now (more eventually) but wondered how it might work on the beaches for small gold earrings and chains in the meantime. Anybody...
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    Where's the magnets?

    Picked up a dead microwave and was told there are a couple strong magnets inside that work out well in your scoop to pick up iron trash. Problem is there's 4000 V inside the capacitor and I don't know if the magnets are worth getting fried:yikes: Any easy way to get these out? Thanks for any and...
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    Need help with find

    Hi Everyone, Looking for a little help on a recent find. It was from a local park that goes back to mid 1800's (old from around here ;> ) I can read only some of the lettering on this brass piece and the central emblem is from the Most Noble Order of the Garter. I'm assuming replica but the...
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    Yesterdays Finds

    Went to a local state park swim area yesterday and picked up a few tickets. The park doesn't seem to get much use, at least not when we've been there, but the Excal does pretty good sniffing out what's there. First one is a 10k yellow gold ring with a peridot stone I think. Second one is a 10k...
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    Need Help from UK members

    Hi Everyone, Looking for a little help on a recent find. It was from a local park that goes back to mid 1800's (old from around here ;>) ) I can read only some of the lettering on this brass piece and the central emblem is from the Most Noble Order of the Garter. I'm assuming replica but the...
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    Detecting in Asheville,NC

    Just some information please. We are staying in Asheville, NC and were wondering where it is ok to detect. I know the usual,National parks,National historic sites etc. are out,but how about schools and local parks,beaches,etc.? Any info that would keep us out of jail would be appreciated ;>) Thanks
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