Ace 300 coil question

[Dirt slinger]

Hi all, I'm sure no one remembers me, been gone for quite awhile, but, I'm wanting to get active throwing some dirt again and I have a problem, as you might have guessed I have an ace 350 but something appears to be wrong with the coil, it's the standard double deck oil but every time I swing it it's giving it tone sometimes multiple tones I don't have to bump anything just swinging and I noticed it getting worse so I put a friend of mine's coil on which was brand new and then my machine worked perfectly again, switched it back to mine and I'm getting multiple false signals. My question is what goes wrong with a coil? I mean it's pretty much just a plastic case with wire in it that's sealed up, so what can go wrong with one just sitting? Also I know nothing about Garrett's warranties, would they honor something like this, it's at least 10 years old? Thanks for any input!

 

[laplander]

You should check with a local dealer for replacement coils, my guess it might be time for an upgrade if the coil is prohibitively priced. !0 yrs is most likely out of warranty for any detector. Good luck getting out there and hunting.

 

[MuddyMo]

You’re completely right, it a couple coils of wire in a plastic shell that should sell for a maximum of $50. My guess would be a loose or corroded electrical connections or something moving around inside the casing- water, mineralized dirt or even a loose wire?

 

[MuddyMo]

….. it might be time for an upgrade if the coil is prohibitively priced…...

Unless you just love it or you can find a used coil then i agree. You can get a better detector for the average price ($129-239?) of a new coil. Especially if buying a newer used detector. Unless you’re a ‘hate change’ kind of person then you (or others) will find another device that will be an improvement. That shouldn’t be hard at all with most of the Garett models.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Hi all, I'm sure no one remembers me, been gone for quite awhile, but, I'm wanting to get active throwing some dirt again and I have a problem, as you might have guessed I have an ace 350 but something appears to be wrong with the coil, it's the standard double deck oil but every time I swing it it's giving it tone sometimes multiple tones I don't have to bump anything just swinging and I noticed it getting worse so I put a friend of mine's coil on which was brand new and then my machine worked perfectly again, switched it back to mine and I'm getting multiple false signals. My question is what goes wrong with a coil? I mean it's pretty much just a plastic case with wire in it that's sealed up, so what can go wrong with one just sitting? Also I know nothing about Garrett's warranties, would they honor something like this, it's at least 10 years old? Thanks for any input!

If it has a coil cover, remove it and clean out the debris. There could be water in the coil. Drying it out in a warm, but not hot environment might dry it up. The coil wire where it enters the coil could be frayed and shorting out. Sounds like you need a coil replacement, or consider a new metal detector. Good luck!

 

[Dirt slinger]

Thank everyone for the input. So I've just been going through some old posts of mine and I see that as far back as 2015 I was having this problem but after nearly 10 years I had forgotten, yeah that's how long I've been away from it, so I think I might just take some people's advice and upgrade to a different model, as I am now a retired gentleman LOL I feel I've earned it, I know my body has! Anyway, as I get active again hopefully in the very near future I will be back on here more as I really enjoyed this site before!
If anyone would care to make some recommendations in the $5-600 range for a new unit, Garrett of course I would be happy to hear them, thanks again

 

[Odanscoils]

Sad the coil died.
The Minelab Extera Pro is looking purty good.
Quite a few are liking it.
Around $300 bucks with one coil.
Here's the specs.

X-TERRA PRO - Metal Detector

Minelab Metal Detectors delivers the world's best metal detecting technologies for treasure hunting, gold prospecting, and countermine operations. From the ultimate gold hunter GPZ 7000, to the industry-leading EQUINOX, to the all-new VANQUISH, Minelab proves that performance is everything.

www.minelab.com

 

[John-Edmonton]

Thank everyone for the input. So I've just been going through some old posts of mine and I see that as far back as 2015 I was having this problem but after nearly 10 years I had forgotten, yeah that's how long I've been away from it, so I think I might just take some people's advice and upgrade to a different model, as I am now a retired gentleman LOL I feel I've earned it, I know my body has! Anyway, as I get active again hopefully in the very near future I will be back on here more as I really enjoyed this site before!
If anyone would care to make some recommendations in the $5-600 range for a new unit, Garrett of course I would be happy to hear them, thanks again

I too just retired less then a year ago. The goal was to keep healthy and active both metal detecting and prospecting for gold. Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy!