Broken Coil

[saanich2018]

I have been at the beach and was cleaning up my 800 before going home. I just realized on of the tabs where the rod connects to the coil is broken.
Has anyone else run into this problem? Is there a repair method?
I have had my 800 for about four years so I assume it is not under warranty.
Suggestions?? Help!!

 

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[Chilli]

I have been at the beach and was cleaning up my 800 before going home. I just realized on of the tabs where the rod connects to the coil is broken.
Has anyone else run into this problem? Is there a repair method?
I have had my 800 for about four years so I assume it is not under warranty.
Suggestions?? Help!!

Hi, bummer. Iv heard of the Nox coils breaking at that point before. It was a design fault I believe, or was told, and they eventually thickened or toughened up the "ears". Id personally, as its a known issue, contact Minelab and complain. I had an 800 myself, and though when I had it I heard early reports of them breaking mine didn't. Iv never seen a repair for that section of a coil last though.
They as a result, not Minelab but someone, made strengtheners for that section.
Here below.

Really they are too thin and brittle.

Here's a link on those strengtheners.

Minelab Equinox 600 & 800 Coil Strengtheners Includes extended bolt | Detectingbits

Minelab Equinox 800 - 600 Coil Strengthener and Extended bolt - In Black Or Red impact-resistant plastic. The strengthener helps to prevent the coil lugs breaking by strengthening the entire area around the coil mount from shock or heavy use damage, the equinox coil lugs are well known for...

www.detectingbits.com

 

[sphillips]

I had the same problem though under warranty. Here is a video by Gigmaster of the repair I made using his technique. Worked great. I went to the hardware store and bought a one foot square piece of 1/8” plastic and cut the ears. I eventually sent the coil back for replacement:

 

[sgoss66]

This is a rather common problem.

While Gigmaster's method works for many, if you are not so "mechanically inclined," here's another option. The nice thing about this option is that it serves dual purpose -- a "coil ear stiffener," similar to what are sold by various folks on ebay, etc., but ALSO it can be used if your coil ears are broken off (as there are plastic "washers" included that you use if your coil ears are broken off). So, you DON'T use the plastic washers if you are using it as just a stiffener, but you DO use the washers, if your coil ears are broken off. I thought this was a unique approach, so I ordered one just to check it out, and it seems to be well-made (though I don't use it on my coil, but will -- if my ears break). Since I haven't used it yet, I can't vouch for its durability, fit, etc., but again -- it seems like an easy way to "repair" a coil whose ears are broken off.

One note -- it does ship from the Ukraine, and given the situation there, the ebay ad notes possible delays...

Steve

Minelab Equinox Coil Ear Stiffener Repair Kit EQX11 fits 11 inch coils | eBay

Does not change the design of the coil, you can always remove it. Used only with coil cover. The Coil in picture is for illustration only and is not included. Very important! - Durable and aesthetic construction without using zip ties.

www.ebay.com

 

[Dirt Duke]

I have been at the beach and was cleaning up my 800 before going home. I just realized on of the tabs where the rod connects to the coil is broken.
Has anyone else run into this problem? Is there a repair method?
I have had my 800 for about four years so I assume it is not under warranty.
Suggestions?? Help!!

See sphillips reply above for the best repair. I had both ears break in warranty and got the free replacement coil. BTW when the ears broke I was using a coil stiffener. So much for that idea. When my warranty expired I did the fix in Gigmaster's video above. It's been about 18 months and my coil ears are rock solid and I doubt they will ever break again with this fix.