Whites BHID 300 not very popular?

[Slimpickins]

Just wondering why there isn't much input on this detector even though it has been around for a while.
I live in MA in the Cape Cod area. There is some black sand here and there on some beaches as well as some Hot Rocks but I'm not sure if the beaches here are considered heavily mineralized as the beaches on the West coast. The Fisher CZ21 operates on similar frequencies as the BHID 300, is almost $300. more but doesn't have the LED lights that operate in All Metal Mode which would definitely help. Not sure how they compare depth wise in All Metal. Sorry Minelab but this veteran wants to do business here in the US only whenever possible. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I plan on purchasing a water machine this March.
Thanks,
Tom

 

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[MrMikeJackie]

What about the coil bracket they make to keep it from floating. Doesn't this stop it from floating

Don't really know what bracket you're referring to. I think Anderson makes a weight for it but don't really know how well it works. Im sure it'll keep the coil down but will also make it heavier when on the wet/dry sand.

 

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[Irishgoldhound]

Whites makes a bracket like this to keep the coil stable under water.

 

[MrMikeJackie]

Whites makes a bracket like this to keep the coil stable under water.

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That bracket is to keep the coil from "tipping" up while under water and out of view. Regardless of what coil/detector you're using. It also creates and adds to the drag coefficient one experiences when swinging the coil side to side. I prefer not to use one as I have a good feel for how my coil is pressed against the bottom. I also like to work the sides of gullies and sand bars and wouldn't be able to having one of those on my machine. Personnel preference.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

I see. Makes sense.

 

[Sandancer]

Mike, Mike, Mike, guess what day it is . It's you're right on day. Everything you say is true, but no machine is perfect. I use the BHID at no more than waist deep water at low tide. This gets me out quite a distance. The coil is a bit light and wants to float, but you can add a small sand filled weight to the coil held on with a plastic zip tie if most of your day will be at this depth or more. Considering the large size of the coil it would be extremely heavy on the wet sand or in the ripples if it were any heavier.

 

[sponge]

I take a 5 pound iron weight and strap it to the coil. Make sure that you use something that isnt metallic to hold the iron weight in place. Good luck we are all counting on you.

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[zigzag]

It's the same coil as the dual field. After using it for a while you get used to the buoyancy and it doesn't bother you anymore.

 

[lookindown]

That bracket is to keep the coil from "tipping" up while under water and out of view. Regardless of what coil/detector you're using. It also creates and adds to the drag coefficient one experiences when swinging the coil side to side. I prefer not to use one as I have a good feel for how my coil is pressed against the bottom. I also like to work the sides of gullies and sand bars and wouldn't be able to having one of those on my machine. Personnel preference.

I think that bracket would cause a huge resistance in the water...I like to be able to adjust my coil angle too.

 

[lookindown]

Whites makes a bracket like this to keep the coil stable under water.

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He means the coil tries to float to the surface not that it tips up.

 

[lost items recovery]

I take a 5 pound iron weight and strap it to the coil. Make sure that you use something that isnt metallic to hold the iron weight in place. Good luck we are all counting on you.

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Lmao!!! Dude I love it when you post!

 

[sponge]

Lol

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[Professor of Engineering]

Hello Everyone,

I use the Garrett Infinium L/S not the BHID. Has anyone owned both and can tell me the difference in the field? I like White’s products for obvious reasons and would consider a change.

Thank you,

 

[lookindown]

Hello Everyone,

I use the Garrett Infinium L/S not the BHID. Has anyone owned both and can tell me the difference in the field? I like White’s products for obvious reasons and would consider a change.

Thank you,

Not sure what your asking but one is a PI and the other a VLF.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome Tom from Mass,

It appears will live in the same general area.

Regards,