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1280X off to the shop

T

TreasurdiggrNY

Member
Hey,
Have to pack up my 1280X to send in for a calibration, coil balance and a possible adjustment on the internal ground balance potentiometer(POT).
The POT is an internal component that is set at the factory, I just found out that it can be adjusted from fellow member Vlad. You can do it yourself and tech support will tell you how, but it voids your warranty if you still have one. I have the lifetime warranty so I will gladly pack it and ship it.
I called Fisher to discuss the POT, and after explaining the settings I have been able to attain, they said the machine can do better, send it in.
Tech support was very helpful, and customer service actually e-mailed me before they opened and said they got my request and said I should call asap to get the ball rolling during their normal operating hours. So far so good. I'll keep you posted.
Glenn
 
Just a quick update, I just got a call tonight from Fisher and they got delivery of my 1280X, it took UPS a week to deliver but UPS said it would take that long.

I asked how long the repairs would take and they said about 2 weeks if all goes well. Since it is a water machine they do a leak test first. If it leaks, that slows down the whole process but they will fix whatever is leaking. They said if it doesn't leak it goes quicker and they continue with the rest of the repairs. So far I am very pleased.

Let's hope for no leaks!!

Glenn
 
hi glenn!
that's more like it!..keep us posted!...thanks!

(h.h!)
j.t.
 
Got a call from Fisher today and the 1280X is done BUT my cell phone was charging and by the time I got the message they were closed:wacko:

Guess who I'm calling first thing in the morning?

I will update again after I talk to them.:super:

HH
Glenn
 
Hey All,

Just a quick update, the 1280X is on it's way back. I can't wait!! I have the tracking numbers and I am expected to get it this Saturday the 23rd via FedEx Home Delivery, signature required. It will be a total of 32 days gone. I am very satisfied with their service department from Tech support to Customer Service.

It surprisingly needed a lot of work. It was calibrated, new seals and gaskets, coil balance checked, and all 3 control switches/ potentiometers were replaced and something on the circuit board. They included a detailed repair report for me. All covered under the lifetime warranty, only had to pay the standard $25.00 charge.

I did order a chest harness and a coil cover as well as 4 coil connector kits which are the plastic bolt/washers/nut that connects the coil to the lower rod. The harness and the coil kits were 30.00.
Glenn
 
Glenn:

Do you know what purchasing time frame for the 1280x has the lifetime warranty? Bought mine in either 1998 or 1999 but don't remember if it came with the lifetime warranty. Suppose I could call FTP and ask. Doesn't seem to have any problems but I'll find out for sure when it warms up. I have the chest harness and the coil cover. Chest harness works great and you might consider sealing the coil cover with silicone to keep sand from accumulating inside the coil cover and affecting the detector.

I'm looking for a copy of the book Advanced Shallow Water Treasure Hunting with the Fisher 1280X Metal Detector. Know where I might find one?

Ron
 
Hey Ron,
Got my 1280X in 2002 and I have the lifetime warranty so you should be ok. FTP will know for sure. Thanks for the info on the chest harness and coil cover. I can't help with the book, looks like everyone is sold out.

You may want to send your unit in for service, If you see my original post above in this thread, I didn't think anything was wrong with my machine either. I bought it in '02 but just started using it in Nov.'07 . I just called the Tech to see if they can adjust the ground balance inside the unit and after I told him the settings I could obtain he suggested sending it in.

My turn around time for repairs will be 32 days when I get it tomorrow and that includes the 8 days it took for UPS to get it from me to them.
Good Luck to you,
Glenn
 
Glenn:

Found a copy of the book. Guy only had one left.

Plan to use the 1280X on a local park beach. Might even use it as a check against my F-75 in a controlled area.

Have fun hunting. Water hunting is the best.

Ron
 
I wonder how the 1280x compares to the CZ20 in the salt wet beach hunts..I would like to pick up a good used ocean unit for a song..
 
[quote Jackalope]Glenn:

Found a copy of the book. Guy only had one left.

Plan to use the 1280X on a local park beach. Might even use it as a check against my F-75 in a controlled area.

Have fun hunting. Water hunting is the best.

Ron[/quote]

Congrats on finding the book, Good Luck at the beach park.
Glenn
 
Got the machine back Saturday and took it to the beach. Let's just say it didn't go too well.

Called Fisher yesterday and it is going back again. They are paying the round trip FedEx.

Glenn
 
Got the 1280X back yesterday, did some air tests and it's working like new. They put a new coil on it and calibrated it, no charge for repairs or shipping. Although it was sent to Fisher twice, I couldn't be happier with the service/ repairs.
Glenn
 
Glenn:

Glad to hear you're back to the beach with the 1280X. I'm not planning to send mine back to FTP unless it really needs it. Took it out back to my F-75 test garden and it hit my clad quarter at 12" with a loud report and would probably also hit the quarter if it were buried a bit deeper. I'm thinking that's OK for around here (Wyoming).

The Discrim. control appears to be a unique circuit. Don't know if any other units operate on the 2.4 VF (Voice Freq) that the 1280X uses but between the Discrim and the VF freq. it is a keeper for me. I also have the 10.5" spider coil which, I believe, will give the best performance (depthwise).

Beach hunting is the best!

Ron
 
[quote Jackalope]Glenn:

Glad to hear you're back to the beach with the 1280X. I'm not planning to send mine back to FTP unless it really needs it. Took it out back to my F-75 test garden and it hit my clad quarter at 12" with a loud report and would probably also hit the quarter if it were buried a bit deeper. I'm thinking that's OK for around here (Wyoming).

The Discrim. control appears to be a unique circuit. Don't know if any other units operate on the 2.4 VF (Voice Freq) that the 1280X uses but between the Discrim and the VF freq. it is a keeper for me. I also have the 10.5" spider coil which, I believe, will give the best performance (depthwise).

Beach hunting is the best!

Ron[/quote]

Hey Ron,
So happy to have it back, I think the headhunter detectors have the same or very similar circuit. Sounds like your 1280X is working fine WTG! I wouldn't send it in unless you want to swap the coils out. I love that little 1280X. I think the 2 most under rated machines are #1 the 1280X and #2 the Beach Hunter ID.
Good Luck!
Glenn
 
That VF range frequency penetrates both mineral and handles salt, and don't let anyone try to make you believe different.:detecting::thumbup:
 
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