"Lake Looter 250" Waterproof 250 :twodetecting:

[khouse]

It was about a 6 beer project. I can't wait to get in the fresh water deeper than my knees!

 

[John-Edmonton]

That is really cool. Please post it on the "other" Garrett forum. It will always float! No need to stress the headphone wire pulling up the detector from the bottom.

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[khouse]

Thanks John,
Now you can drink that Beer you found with me....

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

Beer is not my thing, but I will definitely drink to that. Great looking setup. That is what I need for the beach I go to. There are lots of drop offs. I isn't a smooth sand beach. I know places where they jump off rocks into deep holes. With my snorkel setup and an aqua Ace I could clean up.
You did a neat and professional looking job.
When you step in the water here you go to 3" right away.

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[DavHut]

...info on the box you used. That aint no latching, lexan waterproof number!

 

[John D.]

More info Please!!

 

[khouse]

After trying a $30.00 Pelican case that leaked I bought a fancy lexan box that didn't work. The dimensions on their web site was an inch off. Then I bought a waterproof bag for $25.00. Once I got it home it said that even though it's waterproof it is not recommended to be submersed. Well the two boxes I bought had silicone seals. So does this polycarbonate heavy duty food box! When the box came I had to pry the lid off for it was vacuum locked. It passed my over night water test too. It fits the 250 like it was made for it. I suspect it will hold many other brands of control heads.
The number is a hlc313
https://www.elocknlock.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=45&mmsid=75b0c7e6a614bc31486101f0620917a9

 

[BigCatDaddy]

now all you need is a name for it!! I called mine the Otter Ace and John Edmonton called his the Aqua Ace. Whatever you call it, I think you will be surprised at how well it's gonna work in the water. One question I have is: Did you use anything (IE:marine silicone sealant)on your coil wire splice? One lousy drop of water in there will ruin your day. I siliconed my Otter anywhere an iota of water might get in.
Good luck and let us know how you like the ______ ACE!!

 

[khouse]

I'll be working on the new name for the waterproof 250. The spice was sealed by double wall shrink tubing. This is for water tite connections. When you heat it it activates a waterproof glue inside the tubing.
I know this 250 does good in the water. I have hunted 3 times and found 4 rings. 3 were junk but one nice keeper. The a .925 earing. This all found in shallow water up to my knees. Now I can get out farther!

 

[Ken (Trenton Ont)]

Just a super fantastic job Kenny. It should have great bouyancy so that when you find a target and start digging it will float there beside you like my 1280 did. Too bad I gave up the waterhunting as this looks like a great challenge. Looking forward to seeing your water finds. HH Ken

 

[khouse]

Thanks! That's something I didn't know about. Having the detector float some. I've only been knee deep so far. Now I will see what I can get out a little deeper!

 

[khouse]

The best name I can come up with is "Lake Looter 250"

 

[ace250semo]

Kenny, Ingenuity in metal detecting, go figure.....I can't wait to get the stuff and transform my 250 into a water treading and diving metal munchin' machine. Gotta ask one question, though, how ya going to drag all that gold and silver when it starts coming in? hahahaha...Jack

 

[khouse]

I may have to hire a local to follow me with some type of truck for my finds! I'm leaving right now for a mini vacation for 3 days. The Lake Looter will get a work out. Take care Jack.

 

[DavHut]

It may need a little lead in the bottom to shift buoyancy, but it is nice nice nice. Gonna use that for my Golden if I can get the stuff to extend the cable.

 

[Blink]

Kenny, I like your Lake Looter 250 it's a great idea but what keeps the electronics from moving inside the the container?

 

[khouse]

The head fits in the box pretty tight. But the coil and headphone wire pushes it even tighter. It really doesn't move in there.