9x8" coil on Silver UMax

[Suckerpunched]

9x8" coil on Silver UMax

Does the 9x8 coil really make a difference on the Silver? If so, in which way? I'd like to get more depth than I get with the stock coil(4 to 5 inches)
Example: I buried a clad quarter 6 inches deep bout six months ago and don't get a signal at all with my detector and stock coil. Tried all combos of disc and sens, even all metal mode,,,,nada,,,,nothing. I love the Silver Umax and have made some good finds with it but am sure it could look deeper.....Should I send it in for a tune up?? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance....HH....TC

 

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[RPG]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

Don't know about the 9x8 but if I was going to spend money on a coil I would get the 10x12.

 

[GibH]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

I've got a Cutlass II which is pretty much the same as the Silver. I really didn't like the stock coil, so I used the 9x8 off of my Eldorado and it really made a difference. I think pinpoiting is much easier off the front of the coil instead of hitting center on the stock. If I were going to buy another coil, I agree with RPG and would get the 10x12.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

I own the 10 x 12, and it is a better coil than the stock coil.

 

[JasonB]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

I have the uMax with the stock coil and you should definitely be able to find that quarter. I can find it at 10". You could have a small piece of iron masking it. Even a steel staple or BB can mask a quarter. I'd try burying another quarter in a spot that I completely cleared in the all metal mode.

There's a really good thread on here about the effects of iron masking. I'd recommend you try and find that thread. It's eye opening.

JasonB

 

[JasonB]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

Thanks for posting that. Not sure it's the problem but it could be. It's good info either way.

 

[Suckerpunched]

Re: 9x8" coil on Silver UMax

Very good info from you all,,,,,Maybe I need to refine my techniques a bit but I'll still send the umax in for a tune up this winter
Thanks,,,TC