Big box arrived

[paul11]

That rust I going to get it now

 

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[paul11]

As recommended

 

[paul11]

Here it is.

 

[OBN]

Very Nice!! Take a deep breath and enjoy!

 

[paul11]

Thanks it's on charge.

 

[Molewacker]

Wow - she's pretty!

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Oooooo......

I see treasure!

 

[paul11]

Oooooo......

I see treasure!

I will be happy if I can just find something without any rust on it lol.

 

[Texas Ed]

Congrats on your new Minelab water machine purchase - I know you are proud of it and thanks for sharing your pictures and story with us & I be waiting on
pictures of the treasures you are about to discover.

Texas ED

 

[paul11]

Thanks guys, ED I really am looking forward to having a go with this, with the Sea Hunter I knew what was going to happen before I went out, I hope this will give me a few surprises.

 

[cudamark]

For just starting out, this is what I would recommend for settings. Discrimination set at 1, Sensitivity at Auto, Volume all the way up, Threshold at a comfortably low hum, and hunt in Pin Point. Once you hit a target, flip the switch to Discrimination. If the sound then nulls, flip the switch back to PP and move on to the next target. If you still get a sound (even at a different pitch) dig it. Hunting in Disc might sound easier, but, you will notice that the threshold pitch will change with every target (both real and false targets) which can be annoying for many. Also, you give up at least 2" in depth hunting in Disc. Just be easy on the knobs, as the factory ones are junk. If you break any, get some good aftermarket ones with set screws and a slightly protruding pointer. The knobs are pretty stiff to turn, so, take note on which way they turn and don't turn them too fast or with too much force. You don't want to break the switch. Once you get over 100 hours in it, you can experiment with other settings to optimize it's use. Once it's out of warranty, I recommend a straight shaft with pod relocation or hip mount, bigger coil (if you have big, wide open beaches and/or not hunting predominantly under water), and the pin point modification where the switch is relocated to the handle. Then you'll join the rest of use wondering why they didn't come that way from the factory!

 

[paul11]

For just starting out, this is what I would recommend for settings. Discrimination set at 1, Sensitivity at Auto, Volume all the way up, Threshold at a comfortably low hum, and hunt in Pin Point. Once you hit a target, flip the switch to Discrimination. If the sound then nulls, flip the switch back to PP and move on to the next target. If you still get a sound (even at a different pitch) dig it. Hunting in Disc might sound easier, but, you will notice that the threshold pitch will change with every target (both real and false targets) which can be annoying for many. Also, you give up at least 2" in depth hunting in Disc. Just be easy on the knobs, as the factory ones are junk. If you break any, get some good aftermarket ones with set screws and a slightly protruding pointer. The knobs are pretty stiff to turn, so, take note on which way they turn and don't turn them too fast or with too much force. You don't want to break the switch. Once you get over 100 hours in it, you can experiment with other settings to optimize it's use. Once it's out of warranty, I recommend a straight shaft with pod relocation or hip mount, bigger coil (if you have big, wide open beaches and/or not hunting predominantly under water), and the pin point modification where the switch is relocated to the handle. Then you'll join the rest of use wondering why they didn't come that way from the factory!

Great info and it makes perfect sense thank you.

 

[jyt2017]

Nice new heater there. It will serve you well. I would like to recommend 2 things. A straight shaft [plugger or anderson] and a knob guard. It is just two things that are needed. You can do other stuff like aftermarket knobs too...which in actuality are worth it too. If I got a new one I would be looking for that stuff next. If you live near a dive shop, pick up silicone spray and use that on the rubber once a week. Will keep it lasting long. -Joe

 

[Hydro Man]

Ahhh, now doesn't that bring back a good memory!

 

[fish1on]

Mine is being shipped as we speak, congrats to you.

 

[paul11]

Mine is being shipped as we speak, congrats to you.

Hope you get it soon.

 

[paul11]

Nice new heater there. It will serve you well. I would like to recommend 2 things. A straight shaft [plugger or anderson] and a knob guard. It is just two things that are needed. You can do other stuff like aftermarket knobs too...which in actuality are worth it too. If I got a new one I would be looking for that stuff next. If you live near a dive shop, pick up silicone spray and use that on the rubber once a week. Will keep it lasting long. -Joe

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Sandman]

Suggest you order this also https://www.amazon.com/Minelab-NiCAD-Battery-Charger-Excalibur/dp/B00L0JFBL8/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[paul11]

Suggest you order this also https://www.amazon.com/Minelab-NiCAD-Battery-Charger-Excalibur/dp/B00L0JFBL8/?tag=treasurenet01-20

I have got a battery charger.

 

[Rodbuster209]

You also need to get a alkaline battery pod. They come in handy so you can hunt without waiting for the battery to charge. Good luck!