Let me start by saying Hello, Hello I have been lurking for a while and reading your posts and figured when I have a question or two you are the guys to ask.
I have the old Whites Surfmaster II VLF. I got it for peanuts because it either took on water or was stored with batteries in the box for what looks like ever. The potentiometers are bad and so corroded that I cannot see the values. This is a two knob model with sensitivity and discrimination. I believe the sensitivity pot is 10k ohm and the discrimination 100k but this is only because that is what is used on the PI machines but since this is VLF I would like to make sure with some of you first before I get some.
So first question what are the values of the potentiometers on the Surfmaster II?
Now the Board has what looks like modifications done to it, Mr Bills? and like I stated is corroded. I was going to solder the power leads back on and see what happens but I am leaning toward a new board something with ground balance would be nice. I would drill and tap a new hole for the pot. But before I do that I also read that the circuitry is the same as the classic white’s machine.
So my next question is what model has the same board in it? I would like to find the schematic and repair it or perhaps a better version of control board. If that doesn’t happen it will turn it into a surfmaster with a bounty hunter control board. I considered turning it into a PI with a kit but I would like a fresh water VLF.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. I plan on getting the same/using the same style pots and the same style waterproofing. I called Whites they had me call there repair guy. I left a message and never heard back. Some of you know him and say he is great guy so I am sure he is just busy.
Thank you in advance.
I have the old Whites Surfmaster II VLF. I got it for peanuts because it either took on water or was stored with batteries in the box for what looks like ever. The potentiometers are bad and so corroded that I cannot see the values. This is a two knob model with sensitivity and discrimination. I believe the sensitivity pot is 10k ohm and the discrimination 100k but this is only because that is what is used on the PI machines but since this is VLF I would like to make sure with some of you first before I get some.
So first question what are the values of the potentiometers on the Surfmaster II?
Now the Board has what looks like modifications done to it, Mr Bills? and like I stated is corroded. I was going to solder the power leads back on and see what happens but I am leaning toward a new board something with ground balance would be nice. I would drill and tap a new hole for the pot. But before I do that I also read that the circuitry is the same as the classic white’s machine.
So my next question is what model has the same board in it? I would like to find the schematic and repair it or perhaps a better version of control board. If that doesn’t happen it will turn it into a surfmaster with a bounty hunter control board. I considered turning it into a PI with a kit but I would like a fresh water VLF.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. I plan on getting the same/using the same style pots and the same style waterproofing. I called Whites they had me call there repair guy. I left a message and never heard back. Some of you know him and say he is great guy so I am sure he is just busy.
Thank you in advance.