Reef Runner
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I've got a question, that I'm sure has been thrown around several times, but I really can't seem to find a good discussion.
I've currently got 4 different coils (2 Garrett, 2 Fisher), and no matter what - when I go out metal detecting, I seem to constantly accumulate trash between the face of the coil and the coil cover, and it doesn't usually take but one afternoon. I also hear that this trash build-up should be cleaned out often, and that it may even cause interference or false readings.
My questions are: Why do we use these coil covers? Do you use them? Do you have an alternative? Is this just a cosmetic thing, or does the coil really need a cover to protect it, and if so, why haven't the coil manufacturers figured out how to make a product that can stand up to the riggers of metal detecting, the intended purpose of their coils? Plus, removing coil covers is a real pain in the butt, not to mention being rough on the fingers !
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I've currently got 4 different coils (2 Garrett, 2 Fisher), and no matter what - when I go out metal detecting, I seem to constantly accumulate trash between the face of the coil and the coil cover, and it doesn't usually take but one afternoon. I also hear that this trash build-up should be cleaned out often, and that it may even cause interference or false readings.
My questions are: Why do we use these coil covers? Do you use them? Do you have an alternative? Is this just a cosmetic thing, or does the coil really need a cover to protect it, and if so, why haven't the coil manufacturers figured out how to make a product that can stand up to the riggers of metal detecting, the intended purpose of their coils? Plus, removing coil covers is a real pain in the butt, not to mention being rough on the fingers !
Any suggestions would be appreciated.