Beeping weeds

[Eddie Fl]

Just got the Ace 250 and I'm in the learning stages. So far Ive noticed that when the coil grazes a stiff weed I get a signal. Is this normal? With the sensitivity set lower I don't have this problem but wont I be losing depth if I have to bring the sens down at a weeded location? To think I'd have to first weed eat a location would be a real negative on the happy scale.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

The most likely cause is a coil cable that is improperly connected or wrapped. Make sure your coil cable first goes OVER the bottom of the stem. It should then be wrapped sunggly around the stem to prevent movement when scanning. You are probably detecting the coil cable as it shifts. Hope this helps.

 

[Ernie250]

It has been suggested that the cable be attached straight up the top of the shaft for about 12 inches, then wrapped. Garrett has said that the coils are so sensitive that they actually detect the copper in the cable. I do this with all three coils which I keep on their own lower shafts. I have them attached with cable ties.

Ernie

 

[John-Edmonton]

Sounds like the sudden tap of the weed is moving the search coil wire enough to cause it to beep. This is normal. Some people tape the coil wire to the lower shaft just above the coil to stabilize the wire. But, if it bothers you enough, turn down the sensitivity a notch.

 

[Uncle Willy]

Drop your sensitivity down to four bars. You won't be losing depth, besides if you can't hear the target for the chattering it doesn't matter. Also make sure the first wind of the cable goes over the top of the shaft and is snug. When you bump something a loose cable moves and your coil picks it up.

Bill

 

[John D.]

John,
I have learned enough from you and Uncle Willy to write my own book. You two should get all this useful info together and write a book. Beginners like myself would buy it in a heartbeat.
John D.

 

[jimmileo]

I carry a cheap roll of plastic electricians tape with me so I can snug up the coil on top of the shaft. Easy to remove to fold the coil back so it will fit in your carry bag too. The good folks at Garrett advised me on rigging the cable as described. JIM

 

[Terry 2500]

I used two narrow pieces of Velcro at the bottom and mid way up the shaft . To hold the coil wire tighter. It works great. You can get it any place that sells fabric. Wallmart or any store like that would have it.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

[quote Terry 2500]I used two narrow pieces of Velcro at the bottom and mid way up the shaft . To hold the coil wire tighter. It works great. You can get it any place that sells fabric. Wallmart or any store like that would have it.[/quote]

I "borrowed" one from my White's Classic

 

[GH]

I really like the velco idea, one time set up and easy to take off to change coils. Dave