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03-04-2008, 11:44 PM
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Coil in water
I'm new to metal detecting, and found that I do want to detect in shallow water. I was wondering if I cover the coil connector in wax (to seal it) could I dip my coil in shallow water. Or is this a horribly dumb thing to even think of. Let me know, I can take it :)
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03-04-2008, 11:56 PM
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DD, what machine are you using? Most coils are submersible.
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03-05-2008, 02:34 AM
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Duig dan...I am dummer than a bag full of noodles... but most detectors coil can get wet...be sure after coil is in water you don't lift up letting water run into control box... not good...others here will help you better...welcome to tg
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03-05-2008, 06:50 AM
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exactly what they said. most coils come with the ability to be submerged in water. what model are you using?
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03-05-2008, 10:22 AM
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Coil is okay in water but not the control box unless proper underwater detector.
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03-05-2008, 10:59 AM
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No need for the wax, unless you have a detector coil that can't be submerged, in which case, I wouldn't attempt it even with wax.
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03-05-2008, 11:25 AM
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What Everyone else has said. Let us know what your using. Welcome DigDan to TQ. No Such Thing as A Dumb Question so Better to ask then to regret it later.
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03-05-2008, 03:42 PM
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then yup, the vaquero is definitely waterproof up to the control box. good luck!
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2008 Finds: 1964 Quarter 1883 Seated Dime 1939 Mercury Dime 19?? Mercury Dime 1906 Indian Head 1942D Quarter 1889 Commerative Medal 1957 Quarter 1880 Indian Head 1952D Quarter 1951 Dime (swallowed )1964 Dime 1948 Dime 1923S Mercury Dime 33 wheats
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03-05-2008, 03:43 PM
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AND there's a lifetime warranty. Good machine!
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