:detecting:If You Are Going Water Hunting Or Hunt In The Rain, Please Read This :detecting:

[John-Edmonton]

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Although all metal detector manufacturers do their darnedest to water proof their water machines, time has a way of making minute changes on detectors, sometimes to the point where they will eventually take on water. Detectors get banked around, seals dry, rubber breaks down, UV rays create havoc on most materials and moving parts can eventually wear out. These are also compromised by dissolved salt in the water and sediment finding little spaces to hide and plug things up. The best example is the lower and upper rod seizing at the end of the summer, due to people not washing down the detector after a hunt.

Showering with a friend might save you $$$, but showering with your detector will keep you in the game......making $$$

 

[pax]

so water hunting during the summer could ruin your coil

 

[bugg]

in bikinis.........what detector???

 

[John-Edmonton]

I doubt if it will, but ALL manufactures who build water proof metal detectors are eventually prone to water leaks. This is just a common sense, regular maintenance information to keep your water machine working leak free for many years. Coil too hot? Then cool it by putting it in the shade for a few minutes or wipe it down with a cool wet cloth. I have been using both my Pro and Gold many times in the water with no issues.

If you don't take care of your equipment, be it a car, detector or house, it will break down much sooner.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Well, the Garrett gals really want you guys finding some nice goodies. Three years ago I sent them To Texas to stay with Big Cat Daddy. Just remember to keep it clean, and that the Garrett Gals all have the highest morals and standards.

 

[ajaj]

My lower/middle shafts seized completely after one water hunt a couple of weeks ago; I had no chance of cleaning it. It has the cam locks. I just received a new middle and lower shafts that I will save for non-water/sand hunts, but it is a pain since I regularly break-down my detector to travel by bike.

One important note about the AT Pro seals; regularly wipe clean and re-lube the O-rings. I use a tiny spot of dielectric grease.

aj

 

[Ytcoinshooter]

n/t

 

[idaho dan]

Good Info. Thank you John----Dan

 

[fongu]

I'm past due for some cleaning and maintenence.