Got my Surfmaster PI today!!

[richm]

Received my Surfmaster PI today. Looked like it came from the dump. It amazes me how some people send out their stuff. I bought it used from someone who is not a MD'er, they sell all kinds of stuff. It looked so nice in the pic. Came covered in dirt and grime, in a crushed box with no padding or anything, coil on backwards! Spent a few hours de-assembling it and cleaning it. Now she looks brand new!! Also no battery holder?? The listing said they tested it and it worked fine. How did they do that without a battery holder?? Going to Radio Shack tonight to get a battery holder. Hope everything works. Question, because I'm new to water detectors. I notice the headphones and wire from the box don't disconnect without a wrench. Should I just always leave them attached? Thanks in advance...Rich.

 

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[golddredgergold]

They do NOT come off with a wrench! Those are water tight seal fittings. The headphones and coil are hard wired in. The wires go straight through and solder on the board. No reason to take them off. I love my Surf PI. They work great and I am sure you will like yours. Have fun and be ready to dig. The threshold will krackle and move around but you will know when you are over a target even the light sound of a target will come through with a repeatable rise in threshold. Have fun.

 

[cloviscliff]

Like Gold said they are hard wired and do not come off. They are great machines. Get ready to dig deep targets. Little advise most double blips are iron targets.

 

[GibH]

If it has the older style box with the black o-ring, test it in the sink without batteries in it before taking it in the water. Also make sure the surfaces are clean and use silicone grease on the o-ring. Good luck with it and have fun.

 

[scubatreasure]

If it has the older style box with the black o-ring, test it in the sink without batteries in it before taking it in the water. Also make sure the surfaces are clean and use silicone grease on the o-ring. Good luck with it and have fun.

words of wisdom...glad to see that an old SurfMaster PI found a good new home...they are great machines...enjoy!
Limo Bob

 

[minton7]

I have one with a weighted coil.... I LOVE it...... ditto to all the other posts.....

 

[Sandman]

Congrats on the new PI.

If you are going to take it in the water you can fill a sock with sand for weight so you don't have to always force it down near the bottom as the coil floats like a cork. Invest in a strong stainless steel scoop because the PI will reach deep for them. Have fun and go at it.

Good Luck,
Sandman