Ctx coils

[stateguyt]

Why are the coils for the 3030 so expensive compared to other Minelab coils like the equinox

 

[IDXMonster]

Technology used,expense of parts and they CAN be. The EQ is meant to be a “cost effective” yet very capable machine. CTX stuff doesn’t consider cost apparently. With its capabilities it doesn’t have to....

 

[Ben Town]

At least there are only 3 , small, medium, and large.
I beleive there are a few after market coils to through in the mix .
I’ve got all three and the 17 is my go to coil.
My theory is go big to go deep.
Also protect your investment, I have a couple aftermarket lower shafts that I feel put less pressure on the cable where it exits the coil, one on the 17 and one on the 11 and it’s not a problem on the 6.
Don’t want to buy two

 

[Jim Robertson]

The 3030 coils have a smart chip. This is the part that increases the cost of the coils.

 

[tcornel]

I would think the build quality is better on the ctx coils. Most of the Equinox are set up as throw away parts. I just sent back my control box for a broken button and the service center said they do not open up the panel, just replace it.

 

[IDXMonster]

The 3030 coils have a smart chip. This is the part that increases the cost of the coils.

Bingo. A data converter of sorts I understand to convert the TX signal from digital to analog and to convert the RX analog signal back to digital to send it to the processor. It even SOUNDS expensive!

 

[Ben Town]

That’s why they call um smart chips

 

[Jason in Enid]

The 3030 coils have a smart chip. This is the part that increases the cost of the coils.

That chip doesnt make them expensive, it prevents 3rd party coils from being produced.

 

[Always Curious]

Cost of the chip is negligible. Minelab undoubtedly makes obscene profits on the CTX accessory coils, but there's not much we can do about it.

 

[McClod]

What after market lower shaft do you recommend and did you buy them online? I've been out of the detecting game most of this year and have fallen behind on whats out there but getting back into it! Thanks for any info! Happy Hunting!

Don

 

[moreb]

I bought mine from Steve...........stevesdetectorrods.com

 

[laplander]

At least there are only 3 , small, medium, and large.
I beleive there are a few after market coils to through in the mix .
I’ve got all three and the 17 is my go to coil.
My theory is go big to go deep.
Also protect your investment, I have a couple aftermarket lower shafts that I feel put less pressure on the cable where it exits the coil, one on the 17 and one on the 11 and it’s not a problem on the 6.
Don’t want to buy two

Another company has at least 3 more after market coils available, how many are enough? That's a personal choice {I have 4 }
Jeff

 

[mrwilburino]

Another company has at least 3 more after market coils available, how many are enough? That's a personal choice {I have 4 }
Jeff

I thought there was just the 5x10 and the 14x9? Am I missing one? Would like to see something in the 8-9" range to bridge the gap between the stock and the six.

 

[laplander]

Check the Coiltech web page I believe they have 3 after market one now.

Jeff

 

[LTimedigger]

I had the Coiltek 10x9 but traded it in to buy another coil. Its ok but is an enclosed DD coil which made it even heavier than the larger ML coils on an already heavy machine. Also the cord is slightly shorter than the ML coils which took me a little longer to connect. DD coils are a little harder to pinpoint and the enclosed coil to me made iteven harder. Do you still have an XP? I kept my HF 5x10. Really maneuvers the trashy areas and is really deep. Downside is no norm off so may dig a little more trash. HH

 

[trojdor]

Check the Coiltech web page I believe they have 3 after market one now.
Jeff

Pretty sure it's still just 2 Coilteks for the CTX.
Haven't seen or heard otherwise...

 

[laplander]

Check the Coiltech web page I believe they have 3 after market one now.
Jeff

Pretty sure it's still just 2 Coilteks for the CTX.
Haven't seen or heard otherwise...

your correct we have 5 choices for the CTX
Jeff

 

[jayhop]

I don't know why, I just bought a 15 inch for my equinox for almost half what the 17 inch for my ctx cost.
I can tell you this, if you get a 17 inch coil and you plan to hunt for more than a couple of hours you will probably need a harness. Or in my opinion you should use one.
I am selling my ctx on the classifted forum.
I have used it for the last three years with the 17 inch coil without a harness and my arm is getting in bad shape.
And now I can't swing the equinox 15 inch without the harness either. It will mess up your elbow.

 

[Geobound]

The Equinox is as balanced as the CTX is in my opinion, so perhaps that's the difference you are feeling?

I can swing my CTX all day long and not feel bad, but the Equinox is a lot more nose heavy and I feel you are spending more time keeping it up right than you are focusing on the targets.

 

[LawrencetheMDer]

Prices for Various coils for CTX 3030 and Equinox (Kellyco, Feb 9, 2019):
Coil size CTX 3030 Equinox

6" DD $299 $209
11" DD $349 $229
15" DD (Eq) $239
17" DD (CTX) $399