My beach rig - the sovereign

Sandta · Oct 26, 2014

Thought i'd share some pics of my set up ...

Retrofitted rechargeable lithium poly battery pack( estimated 100 hour run time)

Jaros · Oct 26, 2014

I reckon that rig has paid for itself a few times over Sandta.

Wally69 · Oct 26, 2014

I love that army pouch Sandta, bloody good idea.

does the job perfectly.

Loop on the scoop handle is a great idea too

Mackka · Oct 26, 2014

Hey sandta I love ya setup mate BUT how do you drag the Wheelie Bin around for your finds? hehehehe
Mackka

Sandta · Oct 26, 2014

Thats why it has wheels... just as well, cause it gets pretty heavy with all my finds each outing :lol:

Sandta · Oct 26, 2014

This is my next project..... Fitting control box inside waterproof box.
So far have not been able to find one of these boxes , have found the glands but not the box
Have considered electrical junction box or sistema lunch box, but the one in video , if truly sealed, would be better , mainly for easy access.
My intension is not to actually be under water but just to be safe down at the waters edge in case of getting swamped by waves ...
If anyone has any hints ... I would appreciate input
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uPm_xEIcNcM

Wally69 · Oct 26, 2014

I think I saw a few of those sort of boxes at BCF the other day.

A dry bag designed for an iPad May also do the trick. I think they had them there as well.

Ray's Outdoors may also stock that sort of item.

wooly · Oct 26, 2014

They sell those sort of boxes at Bunnings. Not sure if they are big enough for what you want though.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/tactix-water-resistant-case-large-bun-320072_p5820705

Goldpick · Oct 26, 2014

Many sovereign users on other forums use Pelican cases, and although expensive, are very waterproof. You can get no name copies of these from most hardware and camera shops that should do the job.

Jaycar also sell cheaper versions that may suit:

http://search.jaycar.com.au/search?w=case&view=list

silver · Oct 26, 2014

concentrate on the glands !

Sandta said:
This is my next project..... Fitting control box inside waterproof box.
So far have not been able to find one of these boxes , have found the glands but not the box
Have considered electrical junction box or sistema lunch box, but the one in video , if truly sealed, would be better , mainly for easy access.
My intension is not to actually be under water but just to be safe down at the waters edge in case of getting swamped by waves ...
If anyone has any hints ... I would appreciate input
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uPm_xEIcNcM

Sandta · Oct 27, 2014

Very good ... Thanks fellas
I knew you were the right guys to ask

AngerManagement · Feb 22, 2015

Sandta

Your 10"will be heading your way soon.

New high end cable fitted. UV and Salt Water and Acid and Anti Bacteria - Special cable that is used in waste systems, so should out last the machine and you.

Before and after shots to come.

Wintersnake · Feb 22, 2015

My brother does a lot of beach and sand bar detecting he finds heaps of jewellery, more in the water than the beach.
Surprisingly over last Christmas hols my GP did really well on coins at the beach.

My Bro's favourite answer to people that ask what he's looking for is "ring pulls"

Metamorphic · Feb 22, 2015

100 hours run time?

Now thats what i call a battery.....sweet!

Sandta · Feb 22, 2015

Metamorphic said:
100 hours run time?

Now thats what i call a battery.....sweet!

I dont know the specifics , thats what the bloke who recommended and sold it to me anticipated
Im not sure exactly how many hours ive put in so far... but its still going on the first/initial charge
It is a bit bulky but it works very well and is suited for how ive got my set up
Works for me

very happy

Sandta · Feb 22, 2015

Wintersnake said:
My brother does a lot of beach and sand bar detecting he finds heaps of jewellery, more in the water than the beach.
Surprisingly over last Christmas hols my GP did really well on coins at the beach.

My Bro's favourite answer to people that ask what he's looking for is "ring pulls"

Dont know about 'what im looking for' but definitely what i find most of :lol:
What area is your brother in ? Not specifically

Im on the east coast , Newcastle .
Im currently working on another setup for hunting in the water
Beach hunting the water here is going to be challenging

Opportunity and conditions will be key i think

PabloP · Feb 22, 2015

Goldpick said:
Many sovereign users on other forums use Pelican cases, and although expensive, are very waterproof. You can get no name copies of these from most hardware and camera shops that should do the job.

Jaycar also sell cheaper versions that may suit:

http://search.jaycar.com.au/search?w=case&view=list

I purchased 2 of the ABS cases for different projects from SuperCheap last week & I believe that they were quite a bit cheaper than those from Jaycar. They come with foam padding inside, that can be made to fit whatever you are carrying in the boxes. One of mine was used to hold an airbrush compressor and associated spray tip kits.

Rob.

Wintersnake · Feb 22, 2015

Sandta said:
Wintersnake said:

My brother does a lot of beach and sand bar detecting he finds heaps of jewellery, more in the water than the beach.
Surprisingly over last Christmas hols my GP did really well on coins at the beach.

My Bro's favourite answer to people that ask what he's looking for is "ring pulls"

Click to expand...

Dont know about 'what im looking for' but definitely what i find most of :lol:
What area is your brother in ? Not specifically
Im on the east coast , Newcastle .
Im currently working on another setup for hunting in the water
Beach hunting the water here is going to be challenging
Opportunity and conditions will be key i think

He's down in vic on the Mornington peninsula, lots of popular beaches around port phillip bay down there and a short drive to some popular surf beaches. His biggest problem is stopping his missus from keeping all the good stuff

Goldpick · Feb 22, 2015

This looks like a good setup, apparently just a 2 hour job to get everything up and running. Just need a decent enclosure and a couple of Cable Clams.

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=88982&highlight=sovzilla

Sandta · Feb 22, 2015

Wintersnake said:
Sandta said:

Wintersnake said:

My brother does a lot of beach and sand bar detecting he finds heaps of jewellery, more in the water than the beach.
Surprisingly over last Christmas hols my GP did really well on coins at the beach.

My Bro's favourite answer to people that ask what he's looking for is "ring pulls"

Click to expand...

Dont know about 'what im looking for' but definitely what i find most of :lol:
What area is your brother in ? Not specifically
Im on the east coast , Newcastle .
Im currently working on another setup for hunting in the water
Beach hunting the water here is going to be challenging
Opportunity and conditions will be key i think

Click to expand...

He's down in vic on the Mornington peninsula, lots of popular beaches around port phillip bay down there and a short drive to some popular surf beaches. His biggest problem is stopping his missus from keeping all the good stuff

Fortunately ( for this instance) i dont have one of those problems
The waves are my issue

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