E-Trac Coil Died

ScubaDetective · May 25, 2017

Hunting a couple of days ago and my machine went bonkers. Wouldn't shut up. Turned it off and on a few times and nothing changed. Kept detecting thinking it was the ground. LOL DUMB. Finally took a quarter out of my pocket and put it in front of the machine. Absolutely nothing.

Buying a new coil today. Is stock the best one to get?

tnsharpshooter · May 25, 2017

ScubaDetector said:
Hunting a couple of days ago and my machine went bonkers. Wouldn't shut up. Turned it off and on a few times and nothing changed. Kept detecting thinking it was the ground. LOL DUMB. Finally took a quarter out of my pocket and put it in front of the machine. Absolutely nothing.

Buying a new coil today. Is stock the best one to get?

I think a 10x12 sef coil is better than stock.
Heavier though.

ScubaDetective · May 25, 2017

tnsharpshooter said:
I think a 10x12 sef coil is better than stock.
Heavier though.

Heavier?? YECH. This beast is heavy enough. Thanks

Minelab Jamie · May 25, 2017

Hi ScubaDetector -- have you checked to see if it is still under warranty? Is your coil over 3 years old? If you email the serial number to us at [email protected], I can take a look at it.

ScubaDetective · May 25, 2017

Minelab Jamie said:
Hi ScubaDetector -- have you checked to see if it is still under warranty? Is your coil over 3 years old? If you email the serial number to us at [email protected], I can take a look at it.

Sent you an email. THANKS!!

tnsharpshooter · May 25, 2017

Minelab Jamie said:
Hi ScubaDetector -- have you checked to see if it is still under warranty? Is your coil over 3 years old? If you email the serial number to us at [email protected], I can take a look at it.

Kudos here Jamie.
I like this what your doing.

ScubaDetective · May 25, 2017

tnsharpshooter said:
Kudos here Jamie.
I like this what your doing.

I agree 100% Fantastic they have someone looking at the forums

tnsharpshooter · May 25, 2017

I think this is some thing here to point out to folks.

Folks with detector problems,,,when you post about them,,,especially in the title portion here on this forum.

Make your title clear and specific if you would. Include detector model for sure.

Not like this,,"my coil went dead"

This will make it easier for folks like Jamie to spot problems and try and render assistance.

ScubaDetective · May 25, 2017

For EVERYONE'S benefit. He did get back with me and as I suspected it is out of warranty. I paid 400.00 for the machine anyway and so I am still ahead in getting it repaired. Sure would like a lighter machine though.

Captain Silver · May 26, 2017

Coil wire's probably shorted where it enters the bottom of the lower shaft...move it around and see if it comes back to life.

ScubaDetective · May 26, 2017

Captain Silver said:
Coil wire's probably shorted where it enters the bottom of the lower shaft...move it around and see if it comes back to life.

Makes lots of noise but won't stay working. Poor thing is dead. New one on the way.

zeemang · May 26, 2017

I have the nel sharpshooter on mine and it's awesome, good for reaching in to tight spots...

E-Trac Coil Died

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