Does anyone here use your ACE 350 in the water?

[Dirt slinger]

I was just wondering if anyone actually uses the 350 in the water, fresh water that is, like creeks, rivers, beaches etc. I know the coils are water proof but I'd like to hear your experiences using it in the water. Thanks.
Ken.

 

[nick1curtis]

i do all the time. i only go about up to my knees though. its hard to retrieve your target and keep the control housing dry, but with diligence it can be done. always keep you control box dry, i cannot stress that enough. it is definately priority 1 over the target. if you dont have the cover to protect from splashing, i recommend plastic baggies. also, even if you discrimiate out the iron, it can still sound like a decent target for a few swings, but will normally recognize after a few passes. although i have found that when the target is good the signals are normally better in the water than in the dirt or sand. take your time and watch you footing because it can be very easy to lose your balance.

also if you are in a creek or river enviornment, i would stay in the shallows to avoid the current and also for better recovery. my paragrah above are my findings from a fresh water beach where the ground is relativly soft.

 

[Dirt slinger]

Thanks, thats the kind of info I was looking for. Can you comment on what kind of targets you find often in the water vs on land? How long have you been using the 350? I may have more questions for you as time goes by. Thanks.
Ken.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Here's are some variations of the "ACE"

Here's my version.......the ACE electronics were attached to the headset, to keep them well above the water line.

 

[Dirt slinger]

Wow John, you REALLY like your ACE dont ya!? For those that have altered/waterproofed their ACE I'd love to see pix. Thanks.
Ken.

 

[Hank68]

That is amazing ways to water proof the detector! Thanks for the pics. Hank