before I buy a GTI2500, a couple questions please.

[JASONSPAZ1]

Hello,
I was just about to purchase a new GTI 2500, from kellyco or maybe Aardvark sales on ebay. Anyway I was wondering when was it that Garrett put the new chip in the new models of the GTI2500, to assist in heavy mineralized ground. I want to know what my chances are of getting one of the older versions on accident.
Also, I have a question about the coil cover for the 2500 stock coil. I notice that the coil cover does not conform to the exact mold of the stock coil. I was wondering if you all find that to be a pain? To me it looks like the coil will collect allot of dirt. Does the cover stay on well and does it make this already heavy detector heavier. I know these questions seem picky, But hey I am the OCD detectorist...lol
Thanks
Jason

 

[Uncle Willy]

As I said in my other post I believe last August or September. You can contact Mary Penson at Garrett and get a better fix on that.
maryp@garrett.com

I don't use a coil cover myself as the coil is tough enough for me. And coil covers do collect moisture and debris and need to be cleaned out every so often.

Bill

 

[redleg]

Just makes sense to me using a coil cover; that
coil will take some abuse over the years.

Easy enough to clean out the cover when you clean
your machine.

If you don't like the cover, consider epoxy.

Redleg