Cold? Stupid question?

[mastereagle22]

Hey how does the cold affect Metal Detectors


I plan on hunting until the ground freezes solid. What do I need to do to protect my machine?

Thanks

 

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[goldencoin]

I'e detected in 20 degree temps and it didn't do anything...but i would make sure there is no moisture in the box

HH
-GC

 

[teverly]

Never bothered mine..but you might get a little condensation when you dbring it inside.
I hunt till it freezes also and never had any bad effects on my machines...
Good luck...

 

[hollowpointred]

not such a stupid question actually. i have used my Garretts down to about 20 degrees or so and they worked OK. the Ace 250 went bananas once but i cant say for sure it was the cold. in my experience the ground being frozen like a brick was more problematic than the freezing electronics in my machine.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Its like your rifle or gun that you take out in the cold.....warm it up gradually.....put in garage ...then in house if its been exposed to cold a long time ....condensation will kill it ....let it warm up slow and wipe it clean and take batteries out and leave the case open so everything dries

 

[Burdie]

Its like your rifle or gun that you take out in the cold.....warm it up gradually.....put in garage ...then in house if its been exposed to cold a long time ....condensation will kill it ....let it warm up slow and wipe it clean and take batteries out and leave the case open so everything dries

Other words treat it like a good woman you can't go wrong.
Burdie

 

[Sandman]

Its like your rifle or gun that you take out in the cold.....warm it up gradually.....put in garage ...then in house if its been exposed to cold a long time ....condensation will kill it ....let it warm up slow and wipe it clean and take batteries out and leave the case open so everything dries

Geez, Gypsy said it lots better than what I was going to say to answer this question.

 

[EDDE]

I'e detected in 20 degree temps and it didn't do anything...but i would make sure there is no moisture in the box

HH
-GC

how do you make sure their is no moisture in the box

 

[mastereagle22]

Its like your rifle or gun that you take out in the cold.....warm it up gradually.....put in garage ...then in house if its been exposed to cold a long time ....condensation will kill it ....let it warm up slow and wipe it clean and take batteries out and leave the case open so everything dries

Other words treat it like a good woman you can't go wrong.
Burdie

As soon as I meet a GOOD woman and can figure out how to treat her then I will know exactly how to treat my detector.

 

[erikk]

Don't have that problem too often...

 

[ivan salis]

well cold and batteries or extreme heat and batteries are a not good mix -- tends to strain & shorten battery life --- most machines maximum temp zones are freezing 32 degrees and 100 degrees ---above or below that you can serious risk damage to your MD ----(not that too many folk want to MD in those temps anyway) --- Ivan

 

[~MetalDigger~]

I'd say wrap a woil, or cotton sock around ,it and with the heat that the circuts put out shoud keep it warm in side, mosfetts, and out circets get pretty warm. So it should it self warm, if it's insulated on the out side.

 

[lumbercamp]

The best way to control moisture problems when bringing your detector from the cold is to wrap a plastic bag around the control box before you bring it inside. Let it warm up for a couple hours before removing the detector from the bag. I have done this with my cameras for close to 40 years and have never had any condensation on them.

 

[dan_h]

The Liquid Crystal Display is the main concern. Some may be damaged at below freezing temperatures, or, less serious, give erratic displays. Contact the manufacture for minimum and maximum operating and storage range for your particular model.

 

[Keppy]

I have hunted in 20 degree weather with no problems............==Jim==

 

[midnightcaller]

When I first got my detector, I went to a park and the ground was frozen I had a quarter signal I went back in the spring and dug it up...

 

[Shortstack]

The simple and easiest way to protect the detector is to carry 2 or 3 plastic bags, that you got from the last store you shopped in, in your pocket or stashed in your car. When you finish hunting for the day, put one of the bags over the control box and "burp" it down. Then tape off the bag to keep out any new air. After the detector has been inside your home long enough to warm up, then take off the bag. Or just leave it on until you're in the field again.

Anyway, you need the protection when going from cold into warm. I use a zip lock bag for my digital camera. I put the camera into the bag, close the zip except for a small crack, burp the bag and close the zip the rest of the way. The bag holds the vacuum until opened again.

 

[sniffer]

the lcd might give you problems, check with the man., also the batteries won't last as long

 

[camcolo]

I went out last Wed evening to find my daughters keys in the snow. It was about 16 degrees and snowing lightly. We live in the mountains and it took me about 20 minutes to find her keys (in a small snowbank next to the driveway - she thought they were lost on the walkway!). Anyway, my DFX did not act any differently. Here the humidity is only about 15%. I did not detect long enough to determine any effects on battery life. If I was detecting in this cold of weather, I would be more worried about have extra batteries for my electric socks!

I sure as heck would take a trip somewhere warm before I spent too much time detecting when it was freezing in Missouri (I am from Oklahoma and remember that cold, humid wind). Now, I just climb over the snow drifts and dream of the beach!

Curt

 

[borninok]

Mastereagle, I thought Baldingboy was going to walk beside you and keep your detector warm for you. Whoops...he'd have to put his drink down first....LOL

Actually, I haven't had any problems with the cold affecting my DFX. The problem came with trying to dig the frozen ground.
--Mel

borninok