Word of advice for Equinox owners.

[rebbel31]

Quick history, I purchased a 600 to be my beach detector after all the great reviews. 10 day beach trip to Croatia, which is awesome btw. Anyway she "drowned" after one day in the water, not more than chest deep. Water in the control box, RIP.

My advice, if you ever think you might water hunt, submerge your machine before it's out of warranty to ensure it's sealed.

 

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[SusanMN]

Sorry to hear that. I assume yours was under warranty? Did Minelab tell you why it happened?

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, I assume you've contacted Minelab. I hear the Equinoxes are good machine, but I'm beginning to wonder about their quality control. Just like the TSA folks at the airport today! Just don't ask....

 

[Gare]

iT HAS TO BE UNDER warranty . It is NOT that old of a machine

 

[Iron Patch]

iT HAS TO BE UNDER warranty . It is NOT that old of a machine

To state that definitively, the warranty must be transferable. Is that the case?

 

[against the wind]

Did the water get in through the headphone connection and how did you make that connection?.
If it is salt water,, you're probably right, RIP.

 

[rebbel31]

Yes it is under warranty. It's been a bit of a hassle since I live in Germany. I explained that I have a US address but they want me to get it fixed here in Europe. Then the rep for Europe was on vacation. I now have one on order from Holland. I send mine in on the stick and they replace the control box.

It's hard to tell where the water came in, no visible signs of leakage from the outside. No explanation from ML. Seen a couple others like mine on YT.

 

[Rookster]

That's tough luck. Recalls may be next or a waterproof improvement kit sent to owners. Hope they get this fixed.

 

[adamBomb]

I've taken mine in the ocean no problems. Guess I got a good one.

 

[smokeythecat]

A general recall would be very bad. I would also advise folks to go dunk their machines now, even if it's in the bathtub to make sure there are no hidden defects. Detector in the tub, what's next rubber duckies?

 

[adamBomb]

I would also advise folks to go dunk their machines now, even if it's in the bathtub to make sure there are no hidden defects.

Definitely do this kind of testing whenever you get a new detector. I recall a thread a while back about a guy saying he got a new machine, didn't use it, turned it on 6 months later, and it didn't work. It was out of warranty so he was out of luck. I felt bad but at the same time it was on him for not doing that testing while he had the warranty. I've tested my nox in my swimming pool and then in the ocean - no problems. I did make sure to keep the audio plug sealed which is what I think may be the weak point.

 

[Harvest]

Sorry to hear that. I assume yours was under warranty? Did Minelab tell you why it happened?

I’ve made a remark several months ago about minelab after $1200 for an ex caliber it was a waste of money when all the cords on that fell apart ,word of warning send you money to a charity ,you will feel better later.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I’ve made a remark several months ago about minelab after $1200 for an ex caliber it was a waste of money when all the cords on that fell apart ,word of warning send you money to a charity ,you will feel better later.

If you rinse the excal in hot water not cold water after having it at the beach and spray cables about once a month with Mcnitt Silicone spray (vegetable base, NO petroleum products) or another brand of vegetable based silicone spray the insulation will not peal off. Silicone is a natural UV inhibitor. Too many people rince the excal in cold water at the beach or a garden hose at home and that does not rinse off all the salt residue. I own 4 excals, 2 of the old excal blue models and 2 Excal IIs, not a one has has had cables peal. Another thing to avoid is storing the excal in a hot location like garages that are not air conditioned.

 

[rebbel31]

ML sent me the new control unit, day 1 it went in the pool with me. Got a good one this time. Let's go to the beach!

 

[CASPER-2]

this is the 6th equinox leaker ive heard about

 

[smokeythecat]

Six out of what thousands is a very low failure rate.

 

[huntsman53]

Six out of what thousands is a very low failure rate.

Yeah but those are only the ones we have heard about and that is mainly on Treasure Net. What about all the others that Minelab gets back for repairs due to leaks? I don't think they have a link on their' website for listing failed units!

 

[A2coins]

ive sent my garrett in year after warranty expired no charge quick fix great water machine also