Tejon coil wraps

[Canewrap]

Does it really matter which direction the coil cord is wrapped onto the rod? I saw where someone had advised wrapping the cord in a clockwise direction, so the cord didn't pass over the small center of the coil. Seems to me that would put more stress on the strain relief and as long as the cord isn't loose or forming a big loop, out over the coil, it wouldn't matter. Also, the manual that came with it has photos that show the cord being wrapped on in a counter clockwise direction. Opinions?

 

[fenian13]

Tesoro says clockwise. pictures are sometimes misleading, and obviously can cause confusion instead of clarification. You should tell Vince at Tesoro about the manuals pics.

 

[JB(MS)]

As long as there's no slack within a foot of the coil it doesn't matter which way it's wound, but the general consensus has pretty much always been to wrap the cable counterclockwise. High sensitivity detectors like the Tejon will detect cable movement a lot farther than most think, especially higher frequency detectors, and the result can be chirps, chatter or false signals if there's any slack in the cable near the coil. I hunted with a guy today who had the cable on his Silver

 

[Canewrap]

Thanks JB, I don't have any more slack in my cable than the little I allow for pushing the coil to 90 degrees from the rod. I usually use velcro ties for securing the cable, but ran out of them when setting up the Tejon, so I'm using blue masking tape right now. Also, I noticed you said counterclockwise, that's how I always setup my detectors. I tried the clockwise and it didn't seem to work as well.

 

[fenian13]

What is viewed as clockwise from one end is viewed as counterclockwise from the opposite end. Clockwise is relative to the starting point. In example, if you stood face to face 20 feet apart with another person and a lightning bug flew in clockwise circles away from you, your friend opposite you would see the bug coming at him in a counterclockwise direction. As far as how that relates to coils I'd say whatever works, go with it. Viewed in a standing position holding my tejon the cable runs in a counterclockwise direction down to the coil. Or you could say that standing holding my tejon the cable runs up the pole clockwise. That is where the confusion lies. In the manual standing holding the detector the cable seems to be running down counterclockwise. That means it was installed by winding the cable up in a clockwise direction. You have raised a very good question. A bit of clarification could be useful in the manual.

 

[fenian13]

When I say installed by winding up in a clockwise direction that's viewed from standing holding the detector. Only then looking down it comes up clockwise. In practicle application it would seem to be better stated to say attach coil and wrap cable counterclockwise back to the plug. That's assuming the picture is correct.

 

[fenian13]

Poor spelling in that one. (yeah, I've heard of spellcheck) I've been short on sleep lately. Gotta quit my job so I have more time to treasure hunt.

 

[trueblue]

I run the cable straight up the back of the lower rod leaving jus enough for full coil movement secured with velcro the start wrap from centre rod to box

 

[Stanl]

Most references to clockwise or counter clockwise are from the operators position.
Why would you consider any other way to view it?

 

[fenian13]

Called tesoro to get the skinny on coil wraps.Iit doesn't matter as long as you avoid excessive slack, especially for the tejon. whatever works, go with it.