![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, you can locate the needle's general position, but using a pinpointer can help you narrow it down to a very small area. Assume you're using your metal detector and it tells you you've discovered a needle in a haystack. There are several instruments that a metal detectorist should have with them, and a pinpointer is at the top of the list. On one unit - not mine: we pulled back the outer covering and yes you can see what we thought was a small fracture LOL.When it comes to unearthing your treasure, a pinpointer will make all the difference. With any luck a couple of pics of a PF15 and a couple of PF35s may assist. NOTE 2: The early Detexnix also suffered from fractures in this area and it took a few examples to be sent back to the manufacturer b4 they introduced a change to their casings. NOTE 1: I also have a P15 where the fracture in right in the middle of the thread - see pic below. But you do not want to make things worse so take care as the casing is quite brittle. Be aware that any flex or squeezing can make it easier to see/feel. INSPECT closely and use your finger or finger nail to inspect any imperfections or what may appear as other mould lines. Simple test without stripping the unit is simple enough.Ī: Obtain a good strong light and ideally a magy lamp.Ĭ: Closely inspect the smooth surfaces and take special note at the area at the ends of the two sections of thread. But over time and or depth it only needs a little to get in and you in trouble. Thus shallow or light exposure to water may not result in any problems. The yellow rubber outer sleeve helps to seal from any light rain or water, but when the unit is submerged it just delays / slows down the ingress of water. Fresh water can be a pita but getting saltwater in on the cct board is never going to end well. In short you can do a test and check for water ingress BUT that is best done after removing the internals. NOTE 1: The fractures can be slight to quite significant depending on any number of factors BUT you will need a good light and some careful inspection to actually see the early stages of a fracture (unless they are big). I have looked at about 15 PF35 /PF15 units and all but 4 showed signs of splitting AND one of those is in my box of tricks (I have changed to a slightly smaller o-ring ) and is my bush pinpointer as stated above. ![]() The PF25 was an old friend and I alas I knew him well. ![]() The PF25 was my QC standard and all my testing and comparisons were always referenced back to the PF25 - BUT they are no longer available and I feel lost without it LOL. My trusty PF25 was subject to a light fingered person at a MD Club open day ( NOT HAPPY JAN). My PF35 is my raw gold / bush pinpointer. But do not trust it.ģ: I would not use for any snorkeling or scuba without taking extra care prior to surmerging the unit - For me I will be using the Deteknix until I can get my hands on one of the newer Notka Pro dive kits. I am open to an alternative brand if ive missed something brilliant in the price range of around $200ġ: If you are dry land hunting and subject to the odd rain shower and or need to wash some dirt / mud off then it should not be a problemĢ: If you wading and using the pinpointer under water then depending on the exact nature of the split/s you may be OK for a little while. Hopefully i'm not starting a brand ware here but you have put me on the right path before. I've only the money to buy one once (and may even try for a 2nd hand unit) so hoping those with experience might be able to state why they would choose one over the other. I'll be hunting for coins and jewelry mostly (probably around sports parks ) but would also like the option for a rare distance trip to perhaps find a nugget ( appreciate that i'm under gunned for serious hunting but neve say never hey )īeing please with the Nox, i'm leaning towards the Pro_find 35 however I actually prefer the design of the Pro Pointer and have read a couple of un flattering reviews of the Minelab. I'll be hitting soil areas before long so will be needing a pin pointer.įollowing advice from this site I settled on the MineLab Nox 600 as my detector and although i'm still very novice at adjusting the settings i'm really pleased with my purchase (sadly I couldn't stretch to the 800 ). Although I've stuck to beach detecting so far which doesn't require pinpointer (finds are always in the scoop). ![]()
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