Earl, A New Water proof PI for you.
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brncofan
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ill keep my TDI pro deeper just wish it was waterproof like the new TDI sl
zeemang
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Is that officially out or just a sneak peak?
What have you heard about the fisher?
What have you heard about the fisher?
dewcon
Quality Control Expert
Just a curious thought ....... now that everyone seems to be reducing the size of the hardware and weight of the machine.... IE Nox.... why cant they do away with the knobs and put a PI with buttons on the handle?
It's interesting how some of the major players in our hobby are resistant to innovation. I know innovation cost money but staying behind will also cost it customers.
Steve
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bought a tdi pro at a hugely inflated price just a few months ago. 
InShepherdsArms
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Where did you see this?
ROBOTCOP13
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Is somebody doing that conversion?
I have an original TDI that I Ziploc bag for the beach to keep out the salt air.
One big concern is the heat buildup of the main box. Is there a heat sink/dissipator added?
I have an original TDI that I Ziploc bag for the beach to keep out the salt air.
One big concern is the heat buildup of the main box. Is there a heat sink/dissipator added?
adamBomb
Senior Member
Here is an official link:
https://www.whiteselectronics.com/product/tdi-beachhunter/
Looks awesome. Where was this a few years ago? Now with the Fisher coming out..
https://www.whiteselectronics.com/product/tdi-beachhunter/
Looks awesome. Where was this a few years ago? Now with the Fisher coming out..
Steve
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Does look like the bhid. Knobs are setup differently than both the pro and sl. Depends on the battery I guees to get more info on what's under the hood
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It looks like the TDI SL with the same slide in a battery cassette - in the BH ID case. The main difference is the tone selector switch has been eliminated and a volume control has been added.
An issue with the TDI SL has been that it has no voltage regulator and the relatively low amperage battery pack. As battery voltage decreases so does the transmit power of the detector
Whites website advertises it as being suitable for nugget hunting as well – so I wonder if the coil is the same unsinkable 12 inch form factor as On the BH ID 300
An issue with the TDI SL has been that it has no voltage regulator and the relatively low amperage battery pack. As battery voltage decreases so does the transmit power of the detector
Whites website advertises it as being suitable for nugget hunting as well – so I wonder if the coil is the same unsinkable 12 inch form factor as On the BH ID 300
Steve
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Probably so they didn't have to redesign the box. Coil looks like the 12" df coil
A new mechanical design for a waterproof case is something that would cost somewhere between 50 and $100,000 - And quite possibly more if the design after produced a prototype quantities failed testing.
There is nothing to indicate that Whites has the kind of financial strength to undertake anything like that.
There is nothing to indicate that Whites has the kind of financial strength to undertake anything like that.
Steve
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Not a bad move by whites. I just loaded up in a few pi machines (all whites) or I would be buying 1. The bhid box has been tried and tested. No point trying to reinvent the wheel
dewcon
Quality Control Expert
Had they listened to one of there gurus ..... who left the co.... that wanted to do this several years back they would be ahead of the game. He wanted to add disc as well. To me..... if Fisher is on the verge of a strong PI package.... they needed to wooooo us a little more. Ya..... where was all the balloons and confetti? This just barely keeps um in the game.....depending on the price and features of the Fisher.
Jason in Enid
Elite Member
Ugh, STILL putting the headphones off the front of the module. I always hated that aspect of my Whites UW detectors.
Surf Master
Forum Supporter
Lol joe
Latest addition PI detector-Scuba Tector, a toy Scuba doesn't have yet, figure i will have fun in the water , fresh drop's , as far as another PI goes , the Surf Pi DF will do, and i will get the info., from you when- you get- that new Fisher PI coming out , i am good for now , Earl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhvsVS1IAHA Picks- Scuba Tector , with 2 coats of marine epoxy. PS Joe you have to stop water proofing machine's all the guy's are getting jealous
Howboutit 
Also , just found out ML Equinox 15 inch coil will not be available till OCT. - Nov. 
Wild Catting purchases now from ML, look's like Fisher gets the 
next
Latest addition PI detector-Scuba Tector, a toy Scuba doesn't have yet, figure i will have fun in the water , fresh drop's , as far as another PI goes , the Surf Pi DF will do, and i will get the info., from you when- you get- that new Fisher PI coming out , i am good for now , Earl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhvsVS1IAHA Picks- Scuba Tector , with 2 coats of marine epoxy. PS Joe you have to stop water proofing machine's all the guy's are getting jealous
Howboutit Also , just found out ML Equinox 15 inch coil will not be available till OCT. - Nov. Wild Catting purchases now from ML, look's like Fisher gets the next Attachments
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Kapi
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Latest addition PI detector-Scuba Tector, a toy Scuba doesn't have yet, figure i will have fun in the water , fresh drop's , as far as another PI goes , the Surf Pi DF will do, and i will get the info., from you when- you get- that new Fisher PI coming out , i am good for now , Earl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhvsVS1IAHA Picks- Scuba Tector , with 2 coats of marine epoxy. PS Joe you have to stop water proofing machine's all the guy's are getting jealous
I want one of those
Surf Master
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Kapi
Amazon prime 2 day's , they are coming out with a coil cover, who knows when
, i just put 2 coats of marine epoxy on it from Lowes total under 10 buck's , Scuba tector 169.00 , has a rechargeable battery , 1 extra O ring, and charging cable, a couple gold ring's will pay for it.
Amazon prime 2 day's , they are coming out with a coil cover, who knows when
, i just put 2 coats of marine epoxy on it from Lowes total under 10 buck's , Scuba tector 169.00 , has a rechargeable battery , 1 extra O ring, and charging cable, a couple gold ring's will pay for it.
