Need info on White's 5000D Coinmaster

[duster1979]

My mother-in-law has a White's 5000D that belonged to her dad. My wife and I would like to use it when we go down there to spend some time in a couple of weeks, but we need some information.

Main question is the battery. Mother-in-law swears it requires a special NiCad battery that is long gone. Information we've found online indicates that it operates on either the NiCad or 4 "C" batteries. I got to look at it this past weekend and the only thing in the battery compartment is a 9 volt-style lead. So, what exactly do we need to get this thing going, and what should we expect to spend?

Secondly, we thought the owner's manual was with it, but that turned out to be just a White's catalog. Any idea where we could find a manual for this?

Finally, and least important, when were these models made? I found an article that says they started making this in the '80s, but my mother-in-law swears her dad was using this particular unit in the '60s. Doesn't really matter, but we'd still like to know.

Thanks in advance for any help on this!

 

[Elton]

Whites 5000/D G.E.B." Coinmaster" it could be from the 80's or much sooner also.Whites keeps a good detector in the line for many years............. Contact Whites at 1 800 547-6911 and they can confirm type of battery or if it's even available still. Or if you can hard wire 9 volt or twelve volt system...........

1980 Coinmaster 5000/D retail $269.95 Suggested
Forward mount handle for perfect balance
Built in heavy duty push button for retune on end of handle grip( It drifts when you use it and you reset the threshold this way to keep it stable)
Blue enamel paint is baked onto the case for a hard durable finish
Tuner control
Groundbalance control
Sensitivity control
Headphone jack
Discriminate control ---- Volume control ------ 3" jeweled Bearing meter

New low profile case, 8" water proof lightweight 4 B loop with increased stability---------- Standard 12 volt single battery pack with Recharchable batteries, and Charger---- Lower current drain for increased economy and operation- coated pc boards for greater protection against humidity and temperature variations in this exceptionally sensitive circuit. Weight 4 lbs. 8 oz.................. heres what Whites said first introduced to the industry 2 years ago (197 under normal use the system will last 7 years or more either 9 volt or 12 volt rechargable batteries are optional 9 & 12 volt system $47.25 12 volt $27.25 9 volt at $14.95 It shows a battery pack for each one looks like two 9 volts encased in white plastic and a blue wraped plastic case for 12 volt but 2 nines would be 18 volts so it may just be one 9 volt battery............hope this helps and is not double talk on the batteries.....
Came from a Whites 1980 catalog of mineral/metal detectors.........

 

[Monte]

popular selling model in the late 1970's (it came out about 1976 or '77). I know it was cataloged in November of '78 as their "best selling" model and remained in their line through 1981 and was a two-mode model featuring a GEB mode (VLF ground cancelling mode) and TR-Discriminate mode. In 1982 White's brought out the 5000/D Series 2 which was a three mode model with GEB Normal or GEB Max, (All metal mode), or GEB-Disc. (motion Disc. mode) and TR-Disc. (conventional Disc. mode).

The 5000/D (original model not the Series 2) that I believe you're referring to was powered by 8-AA batteries. You can get one of the 8-AA battery packs from a dealer or many electronic supply stores. They have the battery contacts on top. The battery 'clip' you see in the unit appears to be for a simple little 9V battery, but they don't have the power to function those older models. It is a 12V system requiring 8-1

 

[Elton]

Wow Monte...Sounds like you have a lot of experience on those old machines. I just copied what the 1980 Catalogue stated about the machine.
Hope your info and what I had for copy helps the guy out..Sounds like we may have a future detectorist in the making...

 

[tab-nabit]

Look under the whites section: - I didn't check but may be in here:
http://jb-ms.com/Detectors/Manuals/
I'm sure a search through the forums and an Internet search should hit something.
I used a 4900, 5000 for a very short period, good machine. Then later I got the 6000 Di Pro and have put more time into it than any other machine, still to this day. Used it many years. I just let that 6000 go just this year and I can kick myself again -

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

n/t

 

[Pap]

they could also run on rechargeable batteries. If you can hang on I think I still have the manual for my 5000D that I still have,
Pap

 

[duster1979]

Thanks for all the replies! I was able to download a manual from the White's website; I tried to the other day, but the link was dead. Tried again today and was able to do it.

Monte, just to make sure I have this straight.....I should be able to go to a White's dealer (fortunately we have one near here) and buy a either: A) a battery pack that will hold 8 ordinary, everyday AA batteries and will connect to the 9 volt-style lead on the Charger; or B) a rechargeable NiCad 12-volt batter pack like it came with originally, right?

If so, I'll probably go with option A. I know my mother-in-law will never part with the thing despite the fact that she'll never use it herself, and I don't want to sink a ton of money into something that I'm only going to get to use a couple of times a year. So we'll get off on the cheap for now, and if we have a blast with it then maybe we'll save our pennies for one of our own.

Thanks again for the replies. I've always been interested in treasure hunting but just haven't really had the opportunity to get into it. I actually did get a cheapie plastic Radio Shack detector for Christmas when I was a kid, but it never worked worth a darn. Hopefully this will be an introduction to a fun and rewarding hobby!

 

[Monte]

than that old unit is really worth, in my opinion.

Take it into a dealer or radio Shack or some place to make sure the 8-AA battery holder 'fits' the opening.

Just use some decent AA alkaline batteries. I hope you enjoy using it and find something. At least have some patience and keep an open mind about the hobby. Back about the time it came put it was a good GEB/TR-Disc. mode, but the up-and-coming motion discriminators were going to knock it out of the competition in only a few short years.

Even if I came across a pristine condition 5000/D at a yard sale ... with batteries ... I wouldn't even offer $25 for it. The ease of operation of the modern detectors with smooth operating motion discrimination put that model to same!

Use it. Good Luck, and check back in with us when you've gone out to play.

Monte

 

[Pap]

I'd have to agree with Monte. I have one in the closet along with the charger and two rechargeable batteries and the only reason I still have it is because when I stopped detecting for a few years and turned my full attention to fly fishing I put it away and never thought of selling it. When I got back into detecting I decided I needed a new detector and left the 5000D in the closet. Now I keep it as a reminder of what once was and because it was the first Whites I ever purchased. It served the purpose using "reverse discrimination" in "those days" which is a whole other story.
Pap

 

[stryk3]

get a plastic battery pack @ radio shack-it will hold 8 aa batteries/12 volt system+8x1.5volt
about $3

 

[manbrig]

Don't forget,If you store it for very long ,take the batteries out of it. Ohio BOB

 

[ASAjustAsa]

I just had a Whites detector dumped in my lap to check out and make reliable for my mother's friend.

It says Sears,G.E.B. DISCRIMINATOR

MODEL NO. 321.59632 on the side.
Sears is notorious for not giving out info on actual manufacturer,but there is "Whites plain as can be on meter.

So i referred to 1980s catalog that was in case.

By comparing dials and battery configuration determined ,this was a 5000...it has dual power supply ,9 volt black 6 AA holder for black plug lead and 12 volt 8 AA holder for 12 volt white plug lead .

The 6000 and 5000 have same dual power configuration,with to battery holders,

the 4000 a single battery holder,also

the 6000 has no pointed switches only the 4000 and 5000.

So i say if it indeed says 5000 on case dig deeper and find that second plug





(i have ancient big box powder blue coinmaster,dual 9volt style plugs and XLT )

 

[dodgepower]

Where do I buy the 2 AA battery holders that I need for my coin master 5000/D series 2 ?? Thx. Rob