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Comparative Chart: X-Terra Elite vs. Equinox 900

Posted by Dustin McMurray ·

Comparative Chart: X-Terra Elite vs. Equinox 900

Feature X-Terra Elite Equinox 900
Search Modes Park, Field, Beach Park, Field, Beach, Gold
All-Metal Shortcut Yes Yes
Custom Search Profiles 6 (2 per detect mode) 8 (2 per detect mode)
User Profile Button No Yes
Operating Frequencies (kHz) Multi, 15 Multi, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40
Noise Cancel Auto (19 Channels) Auto (19 Channels), Manual
Ground Balance Auto, Manual, Tracking Auto, Manual, Tracking
Sensitivity 1 to 25 1 to 28
Target Volume 0 to 25 0 to 25
Threshold Level 0 to 25 0 to 25
Threshold Pitch Fixed 0 to 25
Target Identification (TID) 119 IDs (Ferrous: -19 to 0, Non-ferrous: 1 to 99) 119 IDs (Ferrous: -19 to 0, Non-ferrous: 1 to 99)
Target Tones 1, 2, 5, All Tones (At), Depth (dP) 1, 2, 5, All Tones (At), Depth (dP)
Tone Break Ferrous (t1) adjustable Ferrous, Non-ferrous (t1, t2, t3, t4)
Tone Pitch Not specified All tones adjustable: 0 to 25
Tone Volume Tone 1 (ferrous) adjustable: 0 to 25 All tones adjustable: 0 to 25
Recovery Speed 1, 2, 3 1 to 8
Iron Bias -1, 0, 1, 2 0 to 9
Depth Indicator 5 levels 5 levels
Discrimination Segments 30 segments (4 Target ID's per segment) 119
Pinpoint Mode Yes Yes
Wireless Audio Yes Yes
Length (approx.) Collapsed: 63 cm (25 in), Extended: 138 cm (54 in) Collapsed: 61 cm (24 in), Extended: 144 cm (56.7 in)
Weight (including batteries) 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) 1.27 kg (2.8 lbs)
Display Monochrome LCD Monochrome LCD
Display/Keypad Backlight Red Off, High, Low
Flashlight On, Off On, Off
Vibration On, Off On, Off per Tone Region
Supplied Coil V12X 12" Double-D Elliptical coil EQX11 11" Double-D coil, EQX06 6" Coil
Audio Output In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1/8") headphones, Wireless headphones In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (1/8") headphones, Wireless headphones
Battery 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal Lithium-Ion battery 3.7 V / 5100 mAh internal Lithium-Ion battery
Additional Included Accessories Getting Started Guide, Charging cable Getting Started Guide, Screen Protector (English), Charging Cable
Waterproof Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft, IP68 Waterproof to 5 m / 16 ft, IP68
Operating Temperature Range -10 to +40 °C (+14 to +104 °F) -10 to +40 °C (+14 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature Range -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F) -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
Key Technologies Multi-IQ Multi-IQ
Warranty 3 Years (control box and coil) 3 Years (control box and coil)

Summary:

  • Both detectors offer similar waterproof capabilities, being submersible up to 5 meters.
  • The Equinox 900 has more advanced features, including more operating frequencies, custom search profiles, and a higher number of discrimination segments. It's standout features are gold fields modes and carbon fiber shaft as well as the 6 inch gold coil that comes as standard.
  • The X-Terra Elite is slightly heavier but offers solid performance with its own set of features.

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COILTEK Warranty & Service Register

Posted by Bushranger Bob ·

COILTEK Warranty & Service Register

COILTEK is an Aussie company, established nearly three decades ago in 1996, that manufactures MINELAB-approved detector coils in South Australia.
COILTEK currently manufacture more than 20 different types of coils for most current models of MINELAB detectors.

COILTEK offer a 2-Years manufacturer's Warranty - so any manufacturing defects or issues from the purchase date are covered for two years.
If a COILTEK coil is sold during its first two years to another owner - then the warranty will continue until two years from the date of original purchase.

All brand new COILTEK coils include a fitted, protective skid plate (as well as a plastic bolt and wingnut). COILTEK coils should never be used without a COILTEK-approved skid plate fitted.
Newly purchased COILTEK coils can be registered for the 2-Years Warranty via the following link:

COILTEK PRODUCT REGISTRATION

 


Also, did you know that COILTEK has an online Warranty and Service Register ?

You can submit your Warranty or Service requests directly through the COILTEK website - CLICK HERE


COILTEK has provided the following relevant information on their website in relation to Warranty claims:
"Need to know:
You will need to cover all freight, insurance, taxes, duties and any associated costs if you need to send the product to us or the place of purchase.
If your warranty claim is deemed valid, we will repair or replace the product and cover the cost to return it to you.
If your warranty claim is deemed invalid, you will be responsible for any costs relating to the product and return freight."

Most of the time COILTEK endeavour to rectify any Warranty claims within 10 to 14 days.

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$100k Gold Nugget found with Minelabs GPX 6000

Posted by Dustin McMurray ·

$100k Gold Nugget found with Minelabs GPX 6000

What an amazing find Luke Philips from Dig it detecting youtube channel has stumbled across and absolute donkey of a gold nugget this week!

Found in a patch where he'd found around 0.6 grams of gold before if you havent watched it the video below is luke unearthing this nugget with his Minelab GPX 6000 you juts don't see gold nuggets come out of the ground like this with any other metal detector Minelabs pulse induction technology gets the gold .

 

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Converting your Pioneer series Highbanker to Bilge pump

Posted by Dustin McMurray ·

Converting your Pioneer series Highbanker to Bilge pump

HI Gold rat customers

We get asked this all of the time its about time i wrote a new post on this, these pictures are from 2015 when we launched the Outback Pioneer series highbanker!

our design allows for petrol pump and 12v bilge pump options, we use a 4700GPH Bushmans bilge pump for 8, 10 and 12 inch highbankers, we regulate the flow by using a 50/40mm rubber reducer and we fit either 32mm or 40mm camlock on the receiving end of that reducer.

The ideal flow for an 8 inch highbanker is 12,500 litres per hour, 10 inch = 14,500 litres per hour and 18000 litres per hour for a 12 inch.

Our hopper design allow you to remove the back upper wall plate to fit a wraparound spray bar as per the image below.

You can run drilled holes and experiment or add more 90 degree elbows off the discharge side and push water back up the hopper.

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