MineLab X-Terra extra 6x9 in coil waterproof?

[thoughmas]

I've heard mixed things about the optional coil for the X-terra 70. The dealer said the extra 6x9 in coil was waterproof, but I read somewhere else on this forum that it is not. I know the concentric coil that comes with the X-terra IS waterproof because it says so in the manual and i tried it. But what about the 6x9 inch gold detecting coil? Has anyone tried putting it in the water?

 

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[EARTHLING]

yes it is waterproof......... all 3 coils that come with it are waterproof.... a friend of mine has one and he puts all 3 in the water

 

[gollum]

The coils can be submerged to 20 inches, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut.......

The Control Box is NOT waterproof. It is only weather resistant (light rain).

Best-Mike

 

[thoughmas]

Thanks guys! I read this as I was heading out the door to Placer County. I'll let ya know what I find!

 

[sog501]

The 5x10 is not waterproof. http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,612930,612930#msg-612930

 

[thoughmas]

I see what the chart says but I actually used mine in the North Fork of the American River with no problems. Been working great ever since too.

ah well. i wish i could have found something from Minelab.

 

[bootybay]

Did ya notice on that chart, not one coil, finds gold and silver both using one coil.. weird on that one.