It doesn’t matter to Chinese what they produce, especially if you are ready to buy it. Here is, for instance, a new product 2018 – Chinese-made fake Teknetics G2 with a… Garrett 8.5?11 DD coil. Isn’t it cute? The package also includes the Garrett locking collars and a strengthened armrest (counterfeit parts). Some hybrid fake, eh? Continue reading
Notice to all XP Deus HF owners: the new coils break the detector’s lower shaft and, above all, such damage isn’t covered by warranty. The problem lies in an external battery because of which the detector’s build has been significantly weakened. It’s the first such case for the manufacturer when their renowned shaft has really broken down. Continue reading
Most metal detectors miss finds. One machine may lack 1 cm depth, another machine may produce false discrimination readings, and a third one may not to be able to work the ground and goes quiet instead of emitting beeps to indicate a target. However, you should never give up but pump up your skills, and at the next opportunity buy a device with the additional features and enhancements. Here’s an interesting test: what is the E.U.D feature in the Makro Kruzer and how it can help you find more targets. Continue reading
Here’s testing the Makro Multi Kruzer, a new product 2018, at the beach. How the machine reacts to dry and wet salt sand. What will happen if you fully submerge the detector’s coil in salt water. And taking all things together, how suitable the Makro Multi Kruzer is for beach hunting. Continue reading
Have you seen how many electronic components the Minelab CTX 3030 contains? According to a metal detector repair expert and a pal of mine, “this is enough for a small spaceship!”. It may well be the case, at least the machine carries a significant price tag. Here’s a photo review: the Minelab CTX 3030 dismantling, electronics taken out of the control box. Continue reading