longbow62
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I know this tread is kinda old, but why should Minelab make Equinox buyers pay for something they already possess? If I'm like most people I got at least half a dozen chargers that I can plug a USB cord into.
But if you use a charger that is not of good quality (ie Samsung or Apple) then you may have warranty issues. For $600+ you would think everything you need is in the box.I know this tread is kinda old, but why should Minelab make Equinox buyers pay for something they already possess? If I'm like most people I got at least half a dozen chargers that I can plug a USB cord into.
That's what I'm using.I quit using USB 2A 5V chargers and went to power banks. The USB chargers would take so long that I worried I was overcharging my Equinox machines. The power bank has its own protection cutoff when the amperage gets low. Its source port is also 2A.
But if you use a charger that is not of good quality (ie Samsung or Apple) then you may have warranty issues. For $600+ you would think everything you need is in the box.
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That makes sense! Thank you!I thought I remember reading somewhere here that they might not send the charger because being an internationally sold machine, it eliminates them from dealing with the different voltage and plug configurations around the world where as the USB cables are universal. Makes good sense because Nokta Makro doesn’t send theirs out with chargers either.
That makes sense! Thank you!
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But if you use a charger that is not of good quality (ie Samsung or Apple) then you may have warranty issues. For $600+ you would think everything you need is in the box.
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Step up Minelab. If you have such tight standards, throw out some recommendations.. That or for the 5-10 dollars it would cost you, SUPPLY ONE with your over priced detectors.
That's what I'm using.
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In the manual it says use a good charger 2a 5v which is fine or a Minelab unit. Then it says a laptop which will provide .5a at 5v which is the min standard for USB.
Now why on earth cant I use a 1.2a 5v charger? Or any mains powered charger that’s under 2A. I fully understand don’t use cheap chinease crud. My offical iPhone 7 one is 5v 1a plus as it’s work supplied we have dozens of these in the office.
I have several powerboard style ones that are like 2.4a total over 2 ports ect.