Coil Epoxy ???

[SWFLA]

I've read a few posts about putting epoxy on the coil instead of a cover, Not sure if I understand, do you epoxy the cover on, or epoxy the coil only? Will I lose any depth by doing either?

Thanks, Jason

 

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[Schrecky]

Jason, I use epoxy. You just coat the bottom of the coil then you don't have to mess with a cover.

 

[Mat in MA]

Here you go.

In this same forum, go down to the post dated Feb 18, 2008 titled:

"Epoxy on the coil,,,,safe? Saw the
topic here before but can't find it." by GUZZ1

I have a reply in that post along with a photo of the epoxy. Be sure you get the MARINE EPOXY. This stuff is used for boats and anything where you want to keep water out.

When you purchase the epoxy also buy some small utility brushes to apply it with. The brush is only about 1/2" wide with a metal (aluminum) handle 4" long. The entire brush is only 6" long. It's the same type of brush you would use to spread wood glue on projects, or a plumber would use to apply flux to a joint about to be soldered.

Remove the coil cover and use it for an ash tray, or anything else you want to use it for. You only want to use the epoxy on the coil bottom and sides. No need to coat the top as it won't scrape the ground. If it's the first time applying then put on one coat and let it dry for a few days. Then put on a second coat. Depending on how much you scrape the ground and where you detect that should be enough epoxy to last at least one year. The following spring put on another coat.

The epoxy will not affect the depth you get with your detector. I have expoxy on my Head Hunter Wader and Tesoro Silver µMax coils and they work just fine. No longer do I have to clean the sand out of the coil cover beacuse I don't use them.

Good luck and Happy Hunting!!!

 

[mastereagle22]

Where can you find marine epoxy?

 

[SWFLA]

Thanks for the info, I'm off to west marine to pick some up.

 

[Sandman]

Loctite Marine epoxy is what you want. Just coat the bottom and part way up the sides to protect the coil.

 

[JOe L]

Where can you find marine epoxy?

Got mine in Lowes...

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Wally World (Walmart) also carries it................