Equinox 800

[JAN1]

Morning all.

I have an Equinox 800 which is well used on our local beaches. the problem I have with it is the control box seems to be coming away from where it is connected to the shaft and sees to have a lot of play and the control box seems to be splitting in half.
Has anyone had this problem and if so what if anything can be done to repair it.

Thank you all

 

[fwcrawford]

Some have experienced the pieces that are molded into the control pod that the screws attach to have come loose.
You might want to take it apart from the shaft and look at those.

 

[Mark kus]

Yep the screws that hold the bottom on my 800 pulled the brass inserts out the plastic cracked! I had my whole unit replaced it was under warranty.
Mark

 

[JAN1]

Some have experienced the pieces that are molded into the control pod that the screws attach to have come loose.
You might want to take it apart from the shaft and look at those.

I managed to remove the control pod but have no idea how to move on from there. Thank you in advance.

 

[JimmyCT]

Are you able to take a couple photos and upload for us to view?

 

[JAN1]

Looks like the problem is terminal, will keep using it until it fails. Better get out and find some Gold.

 

[JimmyCT]

Wow! I truly do not have an answer for you. Even if it is out of warranty, I’d still inform Minelab. A detector should bring us years of enjoyment not structural issues like this.

 

[fwcrawford]

Looks like the problem is terminal, will keep using it until it fails. Better get out and find some Gold.

That is the first I’ve seen or heard of one doing that… and that is not even a stress point.
Too bad it is not under warranty still.

 

[Mackem Pete]

I have the same problem in that my Nox 800 keypad has come away from its housing. I am hesitant in applying superglue, but can it be repaired?

 

[Dirt Duke]

Get some Gorilla Weld heavy duty 2-part epoxy (Home Depot, etc.) which works well with ABS plastic (which is what the Nox is made of) and try to work some of the epoxy into the crack. You may be able to save your control pod. I wouldn't submerge it though.

 

[Mackem Pete]

Many thanks Dirt Duke, you have confirmed that A careful repair should work. This happened when I was straightening the coil and I think was caused by an 'expert' lengthening the handle. When I straightened the coil I felt a slight pressure on the keypad which was enough. I am going to shorten the handle before carrying out the repair.

 

[Mackem Pete]

It worked using Araldite which I already had (UK). Had a day out today detecting without any problems. I was very careful with my detector, having already shortened the shaft to ensure there was no pressure on the keypad.
What a relief, lets just hope that my repair will last. Many thanks Find's Treasure Forum and Dirt Dick.

 

[JAN1]

Hi! everyone. The 800 has now died. I bit the bullet and bought a new one, the auction site I bought from had a 5% discount that day so I saved another £34. Only been out once but have not yet programed it as yet. Any ideas please