need help excalibur 800

[mikey15658]

I have noticed that my cable sheathing is cracking( due to age and weather )on the cable that runs from the coil to the control unit. I've inspected my headphone cable and found no cracks, but due to it's oxidized appearance, I believe it may develop cracks in the near future. I emailed Minelab to see how much the repair would be and they said about $500.00. This price shocked me, but they said they have to replace the coil and the headphones when the change the cable. There is nothing wrong with the coil or the headphones, I still use the detector in the dry sand. Has anyone had a similar problem with their cable? Could I possible use the cable from my sovereign to swap out with the excalibur? I was wondering if anyone removed the cable from the coil? Is it hard wired? For $500.00 I might as well buy a new sand shark

 

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[stasys]

I have noticed that my cable sheathing is cracking( due to age and weather )on the cable that runs from the coil to the control unit. I've inspected my headphone cable and found no cracks, but due to it's oxidized appearance, I believe it may develop cracks in the near future. I emailed Minelab to see how much the repair would be and they said about $500.00. This price shocked me, but they said they have to replace the coil and the headphones when the change the cable. There is nothing wrong with the coil or the headphones, I still use the detector in the dry sand. Has anyone had a similar problem with their cable? Could I possible use the cable from my sovereign to swap out with the excalibur? I was wondering if anyone removed the cable from the coil? Is it hard wired? For $500.00 I might as well buy a new sand shark

You can use Sovereign coil, but if your coil cable sheathing is cracked only in some places dont worry,use some sort windshield rubber which not hardens or something similar to prevent water get inside with tape on the top. on my some lend coil its worked Ok. To change coil cable in coil is problematic but possible, but better use another sovereign coil.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I suggest plasti-dip in spray can, it is same stuff you use to coat your tools except get the spray can version. I used it on my coil and headphone splice mods and has held up very well.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

I suggest plasti-dip in spray can, it is same stuff you use to coat your tools except get the spray can version. I used it on my coil and headphone splice mods and has held up very well.

I have seen this done with good success.

 

[OBN]

Could I possible use the cable from my sovereign to swap out with the excalibur? I was wondering if anyone removed the cable from the coil? Is it hard wired? For $500.00 I might as well buy a new sand shark

Hardwired......Can be done but a tuff fix. Need the link for the wire let me know, I also do coils but it would still cost a good amount to replace with a new coil...in the range of 300................but she would be good to go into the water...I pressure test all also...

 

[OBN]

Replacing the coil..Not real hard, just take your time and one does need soldering skills..

 

[BillC.]

I have noticed that my cable sheathing is cracking( due to age and weather )on the cable that runs from the coil to the control unit. I've inspected my headphone cable and found no cracks, but due to it's oxidized appearance, I believe it may develop cracks in the near future. I emailed Minelab to see how much the repair would be and they said about $500.00. This price shocked me, but they said they have to replace the coil and the headphones when the change the cable. There is nothing wrong with the coil or the headphones, I still use the detector in the dry sand. Has anyone had a similar problem with their cable? Could I possible use the cable from my sovereign to swap out with the excalibur? I was wondering if anyone removed the cable from the coil? Is it hard wired? For $500.00 I might as well buy a new sand shark

I have the same problem as we speak. Called Minelab and they said problem was due to the unit being in salt water. My detector has 'NEVER' been in salt water--only fresh water lakes in NY state. I have Googled this problem & found many others who are experiencing the same thing on their detectors as well. This is clearly a manufacturer's defect, & Minelab should step up to the plate and take responsibility for this as I have owned many detectors in the past (much cheaper in price, I might add) and have never experienced anything like it--'ever'! --BillC.

 

[OBN]

I have the same problem as we speak. Called Minelab and they said problem was due to the unit being in salt water. My detector has 'NEVER' been in salt water--only fresh water lakes in NY state. I have Googled this problem & found many others who are experiencing the same thing on their detectors as well. This is clearly a manufacturer's defect, & Minelab should step up to the plate and take responsibility for this as I have owned many detectors in the past (much cheaper in price, I might add) and have never experienced anything like it--'ever'! --BillC.

Have replaced several over the last year...seems the headphones coiled cable, coil cable and the battery cable of the excalibur have issues.
Now there is a new problem. Minelabs has disco the Sovereign GT, Many used the sov coils to repair Excalibur. Once the extra suppy of sovereign coils is depleted at the dealers, and warehouses. Unless you can repair the coil itself, one will have to deal with paying the high cost of Minelabs repair...$300.oo to replace with a new coil, and heaven help you if you need anything else.

 

[mikey15658]

Lucky for me I have a whites surf pi which has been trouble free. I will retire the Excalibur to dry sand. I still need a back up detector, maybe a sand shark with a life time warranty

 

[grizj]

On my older units i use 5/16 heat shrink tubing after the repair, from the coil to control head all one piece.My new excal don't have that problem yet. Good luck

 

[Jdett411]

I recently purchased an Excal ll 1000, i expect mine to last for years and years for the amount it costed me. After reading these posts about cracking cables I'm thinking maybe it'd be a good idea to oil or maybe amour all them from time to time. Is there a product made for such that wouldn't eat away from the sheathing?

 

[grizj]

Mcnett makes some good silicone spray and grease,try your local dive shop.

 

[Jdett411]

Thanks Jed ( grizj )

 

[bottlebum]

I'm curious as to how common of a problem the cracking is? Is it recently purchased machines that it is happening to? The whole issue makes me want to either cancel my Excal. II order or if it's too late for that, send it back as soon as I get it. The "salt water" reason is no excuse because the machines are meant to be used in salt water! I hope it's just a matter of the salt not being rinsed off after use?