coil wire question

[Reader]

is there any advantage to not wrapping the coil wire for the first 12 inches, that is taping it straight up the rod. This was suggested to run a higher sensitivity on another make machine I have.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Not to my knowledge..I do know a loose coil wire can cause problems..
I understand some Garrett users have taped the coil wire as you stated and attained extra depth..might be time for some experimenting as one nevers knows...

 

[Larry (IL)]

I velcro the cable straight for the first 8-10 inches. Does it help? I don't know, it's just the way I have always done it.

 

[Va Dave]

Whites usually provides the Velcro strips with their detectors for the purpose of keeping the wire tight and to keep it from bunching up against the coil , which could cause some interference. A diggin buddy of mine once complained that all of a sudden there was something wrong with his detector, it was Spazzin. I happened to notice the coil wire was sloppy and against the coil, and that was the problem.

Dave

 

[coinnut]

I have always used cable ties and clipped the ends so that the wire stays close to the rod. I wrap it tightly in longer coils (close to the bottom) and more tighter coils as I go up the machine. What I agree with is that it definitely does cause problems when it moves around. Where I detect is in the woods and the vegetation hits that wire constantly. If it's not tight, then false signals are the result.

 

[Larry (IL)]

Cable ties??? Smart idea.

 

[nanwate7]

and then run it along the side of the stem, to reduce "drag" when swinging in the water. All the excess is wound close together just below the bend in the stem.

 

[vernt]

I've always done it that way too. Easier to start off that way, and reduces chances of feedback, and as was said, just leave enough slack for coil movement.