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Yeah, I'm fully aware of the ramifications of modifying a Minelab, but I'm not here to argue that point. Mine was purchased already out of warranty - I researched Woody and his clients to make up my mind. Yes, very experienced people know how to read and control their machines like a surgeon. I...

I am after used and possibly faulty or dead GPZ 7000 battery packs to experiment with rebuilding and also WM12's that are dead or faulty for experimentation. Not looking to spend much, so cheap gear only. I am located in Hoppers Crossing, Vic and will pay postage if required. Thanks...

I've found only a few good 2WD tracks around Daylsford, and then they lead off to somewhere interesting that only a 4WD would go. Winter is 100% no go without a 4WD. If you plan on prospecting as a regular thing, go the 4WD - if it's just an occasional thing, 2WD and commit to some extra...

An update for those interested in Detectormods by Woody; https://www.facebook.com/detectormods/posts/3905998062753593 My report; I have a 5000 that was modified earlier this year. I have a 2300, 7000 and Equinox 600 to compare with so a fair spread. The 600 is a typical, though extremely good...

The only time I get disappointing after a day prospecting is if I don't dig any targets (it's happening more often lately). I'd say this is a good day out, your experience will help you in the future when you do come across that 1000 oz nugget. Dig them all! Case and point - last week trying...

Funniest thing happened yesterday, was trying to find our way out of Talbot forest and picked up a tail....they followed about 50 meters back for some time. Wasn't till I took a wrong turn and had to double back that I go the full treatment of flashing red & blue lights, breathalyzer, car...

Thick scrub, tough tracks, steep hills - wet weather is a no go zone, even most for 4WD's, narrow gullies, sounds like it has plenty of potential :playful: :power:

UPDATE: After only a few short hours of ground time, it started playing up again. This time air managed to find a way in (thought I'd sealed everything?) end with that small bit of air in the foam core, it started some of it's old tricks so was promptly retired to the rubbish bin (not recycling...

Hi hares7, there are many discussions hidden away throughout the forum and on YouTube. It comes down to there not being one coil for every occasion, they all perform differently in different grounds with different settings and respond differently to EMI, ground noise etc... Your best bet is to...

Never have I ever seen a park ranger or police officer drive through a prospecting area. Weekday OR weekend, as with most government departments, resources are stretched and priorities based around financial decisions. It's not our job to finger point or blame though there is much you can do if...

I had 30 ounces on my Christmas list.....cannot wait till tomorrow :P

Love Shano, an ozzi icon. He puts the hours in, knows his craft, and is hilarious to watch at his REAL excitement of REAL sized gold. He can go out camping/prospecting for two days, come home with 2 pieces less than half a gram, and is a satisfied beyond belief. I don't think he'd make good TV...

I think Aussie gold diggers wasn't so bad....IF you excluded the Poseidon crew - completely, what a joke. Almost embarrassing! At least some of the others gave you an insight to the fact "it ain't that easy". People hear "gold rush" and suddenly think - wow, more gold is starting to appear...

Moving up to a GPX is a whole different game. It's something that you have to spend time "learning" as there are particular set up procedures and MANY different settings to consider. Also, determine if it is a counterfeit before buying! I'm not saying don't take the plunge, but research some...

Some good advice there form all members, first I tried a cheap VLF, then moved to a "proper" VLF, was like night and day - made the journey more pleasurable for sure. Sounds like you want to try a few things and see what you like the best. Value for money, you cannot go past the Minelab Equinox...

The Gold Monster 1000 is a great detector and will take you well past "just being a beginner". Check out YouTube for more info on these. You will tend to be able to find smaller/shallow gold with a VLF detector. Once you move to Pulse Induction, it's a totally different ballgame so best to get...

The coil has obviously had a hard life before it got to me, it came with my 5000 I got second hand from WA. The coil is bump sensitive, has shifting ground noise, lots of EMI, falsing of targets and generally a pain in the to use. I found the coil to be loose with well established movement and...

The wife has been using the 1.5v USB rechargable lithium batteries you can buy on Aliexpress or eBay for a while now with positive results. We only do day trips so this is what we found. The original batteries and a few different aftermarket NiMh C cells seem to die off by the end of the day...

All that has to be pulled out, floor and wall. Why? It will end up with mold and needs to be cleaned (not necessarily replaced). Been through this before. You will also have a better chance of locating the leak by removing that siding. If its coming from the roof, take it back - if its coming...

Further investigation shows wear marks on the top and bottom everywhere. The top wear "may" be exasperated by the cracking which looks like over tightening may have contributed to. The bottom shielding wire is close to rubbing through the tape, the top cover itself is thin plastic and the...