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Post by Swinger on Oct 22, 2021 11:14:05 GMT
Hi to all you swingers out there. I am thinking of getting a metal detector to use occasionally Any advice regarding what’s available new or used would be great. Something good on the upper end of the market and not a piece of junk from Argos or china Cash in hand , so what have you got . Looking forward to doing a bit of swinging Thanks in advance
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Post by legbeforewicket on Oct 22, 2021 13:09:28 GMT
Welcome to the boards...... no keys in the bowl around here though I've a minelab equinox 800 myself, but all depends on budget.
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Post by Frank on Oct 22, 2021 17:09:30 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by Swinger on Oct 22, 2021 17:21:48 GMT
Welcome to the boards...... no keys in the bowl around here though I've a minelab equinox 800 myself, but all depends on budget. Thanks for the welcome, I will throw my keys in to start the ball rolling so 😋 Budget isn’t an issue for the detector if it good quality. any bad points to the Equinox 800 ? What is battery life like as I see it’s built in to the handle, how old is yours and how long does it hold out for. Can I carry a spare or a battery pack to boost its charge if out for a long day.
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Post by legbeforewicket on Oct 22, 2021 21:21:19 GMT
No worries at all.
The battery lasts a good 8-9 hours & you can buy a separate booster pack for it too but I don't think it's needed personally.
Mine is fairly new & needs a lot more use tbh!
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Post by chacarlow on Oct 24, 2021 21:04:54 GMT
Hi , I just started few weeks ago I buy Simplex+ for start and so far all ok , really easy to operate for beginners. Have few good finds already.
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Post by Swinger on Oct 25, 2021 18:45:41 GMT
Hi , I just started few weeks ago I buy Simplex+ for start and so far all ok , really easy to operate for beginners. Have few good finds already. Hi ChaCarlow, like you I am new and I just want to see what this detecting is like before I spend 12 to €1500 on a Equinox 800 so I bought the Simplex+ and Garret pinpointed that was for sale here. Only got it Saturday night and I haven’t even taken it out to the garden yet but it looks good for me to play with before I jump in and spend over a grand. I plan on getting out to the garden in a day or two and try the different settings and sounds. best of luck with your new Simplex+
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