replace the rubber grip

[K.J.]

hi, i need to replace the rubber grip on my t2.
i dunno who built it, but they made it very complicated,unless you want to deal with soldering cables. anyone solved this before?

 

[dave5710]

My original hand grip wore out in about 30 days. The second one lasted a little longer. The Teknetics folks replaced the first for me when the machine locked up from high humidity and I had to send it in. They replaced it the second time when I sent it in to have the coil shaft repaired. Since I'm very hard on hand grips, I have learned to just wrap cloth around the bare handle a few times and cover that with good ol' DUCT TAPE.

It works for me.

Take care, Dave

 

[K.J.]

hi dave, i cannot send itin because i am in europe. i'll try with some badminton grip tape

 

[Relicpro]

You can make the grip as thin or thick as you like. I wrapped it over the foam grip on my T2 and it works great. You can find the tape at any sporting goods store.

 

[K.J.]

yep, i came up with the same solution as well, with squash rackets grip tape.Thanks

 

[Silversmith45]

I'm not sure how it would work for a detector handle, but I wrapped the handle of my digging knife with electrical tape, and then coated it with liquid tape. It dries quick and has made a durable handle that takes a beating. I even pound dirt back into holes with it without any damage.

 

[NiagracountyNY]

On my E-Trac and Se as soon as i got the machines I wraped the handle and battery chamber with a plastic bag(to semi moisture proof)and then wraped it with Black duct tape..If i remove it the Detector is Brand New underneath,including the foam grip which will never break down if Not exposed to water and dirt.And since i wraped the plastic 1st,The tape doesnt stick to the Detector in anyway,so it comes off Totally Clean.I also added Zagg to the screen and Keep the Dust cover(i sprayed it with waterproofer) on at all times.When im rdy to upgrade and want to sell it,It will look brand new still.Good Luck..HH