detectors repair

Garrett AT PRO Secrets after years of searching. I didn’t know that

99% of the Garrett AT PRO owners don’t know one simple fact about this machine. So they use their devices being scared themselves and telling each other ‘horror stories’ about these ones. However, it’s a pure myth and fairy tale for kids. And you shouldn’t miss your finds by no means. Here are my secrets of the Garrett AT PRO after years of hunting with this detector. Let’s roll! Continue reading

XP Deus Accessories you didn’t know about

There exist the XP Deus accessories that you never knew before. These are the small plastic items that are greatly helpful in simplifying your life with the XP Deus. For instance, the owners of this machine know how disappointing the coil charging clip is – the plastic springs break down, the pins get bent or broken. But hold off on spending money on original parts. Take a look at these homemade products instead. Continue reading

Opening the Quest Q40. What’s inside the machine

When I saw the pictures of the Minelab Go-Find dismantling, I said to myself that something had changed in new detectors. The mere Minelab Go-Find screen can make MD manufacturers, with their technologies from the ’90s (and even older), feel ashamed. The Quest Q40 has a new tech screen as well. In fact, this machine’s interior looks better than most modern machines. Take a look and give me your opinion on: does the future belong to technology or will the oldest vacuum tube detector remain in operation? Continue reading

Garrett AT Gold repair. How to open the control box

What should you do if your Garrett AT Gold emits a constant beeping sound? If you have already tried 3 different coils, but it doesn’t help. The problem isn’t unique, and there is a solution: you should dismantle your detector first. Here’s a useful video: how to open the Garrett AT Gold control box (and the Garrett AT PRO housing, too). Continue reading

Minelab Equinox 600-800 Parts & Accessories

The Minelab Equinox 800 can withstand submersion in water. But do you know which waterproof headphones fit this metal detector? You can’t plug whatever you want into the Minelab Equinox as the unit has a special socket. The Equinox waterproof headphones, however, can be connected to the Minelab WM 08 wireless module. Try to guess what it is for, and also how will the wireless headphones work underwater? Here’s a list of Minelab Equinox parts and accessories announced by Minelab (including the factory part numbers). Continue reading