Replacement 5 Knob set for my Minelab Excalibur 11 prefer Anderson

[Scoopa]

Hi all. I'm looking to buy a replacement set (5) of knobs for my minelab excalibur 11. It's the old problem, minelab have put poor quality knobs on and all five have broken in a short period. I want a set of the Anderson brand which are the best. Anyone have a lead for a supplier in Australia before I buy from the USA. Thanks. Scoops. :Y:

 

[The Big B1]

There are a plethora of electronics suppliers who stock all kinds of knobs that will fit the machine. Don't see much reason to go for US branded ones, it's bothering me that I cant seem find specs for Andersons that make any sense. One store shows then being over 5.5" square?

 

[user 4485]

Jaycar or similar should have something to suit (1/4" - 6.3mm shaft).
Miners Den sell the original knobs & covers for about $8ea - Jaycar etc. should be cheaper.

 

[Scoopa]

This is what happens to the original Minelab Excalibur Knobs due to poor quality plastics.

 

[savage bitter]

Jaycar or similar should have something to suit (1/4" - 6.3mm shaft).
Miners Den sell the original knobs & covers for about $8ea - Jaycar etc. should be cheaper.

I agree jaycar would have something like that for sure

 

[AngerManagement]

The ML ones should be replaceable as in the inserts, unfortunately you have to buy the main body and the insert; but still cheap.

They fail over time and with exposure to Salt water ....

BUT they are designed to fracture and split when exposed to knocks and heavy bumps !

Better to replace a knob than have the main pod end up with a cracked shaft guide :Y:

Also the every day knobs have brass and or ss and or cheep metal bits and they can corrode and cause major problems later on. Seen a few pods totally stuffed due to corroded knobs and people crushing the shaft guide when trying to get the bad knobs off.

So why stuff a good machine with some non approved NON salt water knobs that can also add to EMI interference...

At $6.50 for the original...

http://www.minersden.com.au/spare-part-knob-exc-k10-6mm

I only use the ML knobs and have refused to service units that come in with after market knobs that have corroded to the shafts.

The ML ones are Sacrificial for a good reason.

 

[Ded Driver]

if not already, more people who have this problem should send an email to Minelab with pics.
Ive certainly heard & read of a fair few who have this happen.
with lots more feedback you would hope Minelab would do something about it!

 

[Greenhornet_au]

https://au.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=aboutRS&file=tc

RS Components - maybe ?

It is your detector to do what you want with, but I would stick to the OEM item, usually they have been made that way for a reason.

ML is not a fly by night manufacturer,..... unlike me building something for kicks where I am not worried if it doesnt last.

 

[Scoopa]

Yes I agree, original is best, however you would think Minelab could use a more resistant plastic in the switch components considering the amount of use they get. Check any website the main complaint about the excalibur is the switches. Otherwise great machine.

 

[Dingo]

Hi Scoopa, Message me I have some of these knobs you need.