ATGoldGuy Full Member Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 189 Reaction score 74 Golden Thread 0 Location Heath, OH Detector(s) used AT Gold & AT Pro Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2013 Thread Owner #1 Do I need to do anything to my AT PRO before using in freshwater (other than submersible headphones)? I hear some talk about greasing connections? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!
Do I need to do anything to my AT PRO before using in freshwater (other than submersible headphones)? I hear some talk about greasing connections? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!
John-Edmonton Silver Member Joined Mar 21, 2005 Messages 4,411 Reaction score 3,986 Golden Thread 0 Location Canada Detector(s) used Garrett- Master Hunter CX,Infinium, 1350, 2500, ACE 150-water converted 250, GTA 500,1500 Scorpion, AT Pro Oct 28, 2013 #2 I would put some silicon based grease on the coil and headset connectors to the box. Make sure they are hand tight....don't use pliers. That's it! Now go get some bling.
I would put some silicon based grease on the coil and headset connectors to the box. Make sure they are hand tight....don't use pliers. That's it! Now go get some bling.
badpenny Sr. Member Joined Mar 28, 2013 Messages 456 Reaction score 171 Golden Thread 0 Location NE PA Detector(s) used Garrett AT Pro Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2013 #3 What John said, any hardware store will have it; it is the one used for faucets.
Metal Detecting Stuff Supporting Vendor 🛒 Supporting Vendor Joined Mar 19, 2012 Messages 6,771 Reaction score 1,088 Golden Thread 0 Location The Woodlands TX Detector(s) used Nokta Legend / Minelab Equinox 800 / Minelab Manticore Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 28, 2013 #4 And also use it on the battery compartment door. Rinse it off when you get home. Oh, and go dig some Jewelry! Wayne www.metaldetectingstuff.com
And also use it on the battery compartment door. Rinse it off when you get home. Oh, and go dig some Jewelry! Wayne www.metaldetectingstuff.com
Bart@Big Boys Hobbies Supporting Vendor 🛒 Supporting Vendor Joined Jul 24, 2005 Messages 4,793 Reaction score 1,411 Golden Thread 0 Location Moore Oklahoma Detector(s) used Call for your Treasurenet special discount! Be sure to mention Tnet when you call! Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Oct 29, 2013 #5 John-Edmonton said: I would put some silicon based grease on the coil and headset connectors to the box. Make sure they are hand tight....don't use pliers. That's it! Now go get some bling. Click to expand... Be careful and don't over due the grease. Applied to thick it will attract dirt and dirt cuts o-rings.
John-Edmonton said: I would put some silicon based grease on the coil and headset connectors to the box. Make sure they are hand tight....don't use pliers. That's it! Now go get some bling. Click to expand... Be careful and don't over due the grease. Applied to thick it will attract dirt and dirt cuts o-rings.
perry2 Sr. Member Joined Jan 1, 2013 Messages 404 Reaction score 215 Golden Thread 0 Location Bradford, NH Detector(s) used AT PRO Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Oct 29, 2013 #6 I have spent about 6-8 hours with the ATP under water with out any extra grease etc---no problems Perry
I have spent about 6-8 hours with the ATP under water with out any extra grease etc---no problems Perry
ATGoldGuy Full Member Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 189 Reaction score 74 Golden Thread 0 Location Heath, OH Detector(s) used AT Gold & AT Pro Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 1, 2013 Thread Owner #7 Thanks everyone! I appreciate the assistance. Having a blast MDing!
J jackedliberty Jr. Member Joined Oct 5, 2013 Messages 33 Reaction score 17 Golden Thread 0 Location Hagerstown, MD Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 1, 2013 #8 Let us know what you find!
P petey1231 Jr. Member Joined Jan 1, 2013 Messages 36 Reaction score 3 Golden Thread 0 Nov 4, 2013 #9 Attach it to a bungee and to your waist so doesn't float away
P petey1231 Jr. Member Joined Jan 1, 2013 Messages 36 Reaction score 3 Golden Thread 0 Nov 4, 2013 #10 Same with your scoop and siifter
ATGoldGuy Full Member Joined Mar 12, 2013 Messages 189 Reaction score 74 Golden Thread 0 Location Heath, OH Detector(s) used AT Gold & AT Pro Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Nov 5, 2013 Thread Owner #11 Good advice. Thank you