Use a coil cover???? what about this???

[gordygroover]

Well I guess this thread went to HeII in a hand basket.
One of the few replies that were on topic mentioned the possibility of water seeping into the coil...Possibly could. That is why I first mentioned using Braid fishing line.
Braid has super small diameter which would not create much of a gap...flattens nicely which would let the coil seat almost as if the braid wasn't there. I don't think a thin strip of ribbon material would leave much of a gap either.
And here is a added benefit....if the idea works, making the cover much easier to remove eliminates the annoying difficulty of removing the cover to remove any droplets that may seep in.
That is a terribly worded sentence. Just got off my 12 hour nite shift and am a bit brain dead.
Damn lefties

***I personally apologise Gordy to you and all the other members for my actions in getting off topic..

I did mention you can take a paint stick or a small wood dowel and tap on it with a small hammer or rubber maillot against the coil cover to get them to come of a coil without damaging anything. Sometimes the covers are so tight you cannot place a ribbon or floss between them for removal..

Happy & Safe Hunting To All,
Bill G

No problems Bill,
Hope my directions were clear to all...What I had originally concieved was to lay the line or ribbon on the inside of the cover and THEN put the cover onto the coil and leave the ends accessable. This would be a way to remove the coil cover from the inside -out instead of from the outside- in as has been done....forever, I guess.
Sure wish somebody would give this a try and report back so I can chalk it up as just another dumb idea in my long list of them.

 

[Bill G]

Well I guess this thread went to HeII in a hand basket.
One of the few replies that were on topic mentioned the possibility of water seeping into the coil...Possibly could. That is why I first mentioned using Braid fishing line.
Braid has super small diameter which would not create much of a gap...flattens nicely which would let the coil seat almost as if the braid wasn't there. I don't think a thin strip of ribbon material would leave much of a gap either.
And here is a added benefit....if the idea works, making the cover much easier to remove eliminates the annoying difficulty of removing the cover to remove any droplets that may seep in.
That is a terribly worded sentence. Just got off my 12 hour nite shift and am a bit brain dead.
Damn lefties

***I personally apologise Gordy to you and all the other members for my actions in getting off topic..

I did mention you can take a paint stick or a small wood dowel and tap on it with a small hammer or rubber maillot against the coil cover to get them to come of a coil without damaging anything. Sometimes the covers are so tight you cannot place a ribbon or floss between them for removal..

Happy & Safe Hunting To All,
Bill G

No problems Bill,
Hope my directions were clear to all...What I had originally concieved was to lay the line or ribbon on the inside of the cover and THEN put the cover onto the coil and leave the ends accessable. This would be a way to remove the coil cover from the inside -out instead of from the outside- in as has been done....forever, I guess.
Sure wish somebody would give this a try and report back so I can chalk it up as just another dumb idea in my long list of them.

Thanks Gordy,

Your idea sounds real good and may work pretty well. I have seen some coil covers like on the old Fisher CZ70 detectors that were just way tight and a pain to get off. On my CZ70 I do not think I could have got the ribbon between the coil cover and the coil. Fisher labs at the time recommended to me the paint stick idea that I mentioned to get the coil cover off my CZ70 .

Happy & Safe Hunting To All.
Bill G

 

[diggitdawg]

also i dont think its an issue with the water because as tight as mine fits if i put it under water, water gets in. i dont think the covers are water tight to begin with. so the ribbon or fishing line sounds like a great idea. almost as good as ignoring ignorant posts.

 

[blue dunbar]

One thing to consider when using the floss or fishing line. When pulling the "string" the edge of the cover might act as a "knife edge" and cut the "string" and you'll be finishing the job the old fashioned way if not careful.

 

[gordygroover]

Yeah the braid could be cut rather quickly with the edge of the cover...That would make the ribbon type material a better choice as it would spread the load a bit more..

 

[TC-NM]

Hey Gordygroover, lets see some pics of your idea.

When I come back from detecting, I clean and wipe everything down so nothing looks trashed. The coil cover typ. fits snug and in some cases to tight to get off. Some detectorists complain of using their finger nails to get it off or use butter knives to pry. Others snap on the cover and apply silicone to keep everything sealed. Dirt particles get in between the coil and cover. Dirt and dust contain particles of black sand especially where I leave in the SW. I personally think that if you didn't wash off the coil the particles of dirt or sand will affect your next hunt in enabling GB.

Here is a trick that I do for troublesome covers that fit too tight:
1) Use 400 grit emery paper (black sht.) and carefully sand the inside lip of the coil cover removing a little at a time.
2) Only take off enough so that the cover fits snug but won't fall off.
3) Don't sand any of your coils, there expensive!

When I'm done detecting, I proceed to clean off my equipment by:
a) Disconnecting coil wire at the control box.
b) Remove the lower shaft from the upper shaft.
c) Place the coil on the floor with the lower shaft attached and vertical.
d) Grip the coil edge with the inside part of your feet - shoes on.
e) Grasp the lower shaft and pull up while griping and Voila! it comes off.

This works for me and I'm please with the results. Hope that you come to some conclusion and if all, the results please even you.

Good Luck,

TC-NM

 

[dougb]

Is a paint stick a mod?

 

[gordygroover]

Sorry, can't show a pic because as I mentioned up above, I don't own a coil cover.
Tried to be as descriptive as I could be in hopes folks could get a mental image of my concept....I need more practise I think.