I just did the Unthinkable...

[CoinHunterAZ]

I just learned the hard way that the EQX 800 is no match for a Toyota Tacoma. Yep, complete bonehead move on my part. Every singe part on it sustained damage. I'm sick to my stomach now, so please excuse me while I go throw up

 

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[CreakyDigger]

You know, I would have thought that an Equinox 800 would be able to detect a Toyota Tacoma with no problem.

 

[CoinHunterAZ]

Remember it's not the machine, it's the operator...

 

[Molewacker]

You know, I would have thought that an Equinox 800 would be able to detect a Toyota Tacoma with no problem.

That is painfully funny -

 

[Molewacker]

I did that to my Dad's favorite Steelhead Rod - Different nausea but I feel ya!

 

[usmcscorpio]

Sorry to hear that Coin! I'd feel the same way...horrible! Hang in there man!

 

[jeff of pa]

I feel your Pain

I Really do.

I drove over My sovereign years ago.

Only destroyed the lower stem that I remember,
But didn't sleep well till I was able to get it fixed

 

[sgoss66]

So sorry, coinhunter...

OUCH! I can relate, a bit. Once we were packing the truck for a vacation, and while loading the back, I had laid a few things on the ground behind the truck, and then went inside to grab some more bags; my wife, not knowing that I laid anything on the ground, came out to back the truck out of the garage, and drove right over the top of the carrying case containing a laptop computer! UGH.

Sorry to hear about your EQX.

Steve

 

[CoinHunterAZ]

Steve, I was planning on contacting you. I'm going to need a complete new shaft assembly. I'm praying that the control head will still work. The coil connection pins inside are still intact, but the coil/wiring is toast for sure though. I'm gonna call Minelab in the morning to see what they might be able to help me with, if anything. Obviously not a warranty issue. Thanks everyone.

 

[1637]

sorry to hear,good luck
brad

 

[digging440yrs]

My condolences-----

 

[saanich2018]

So sorry. I am sure it just makes you sick.
Backed over one of my tool boxes once. Luckily it only destroyed the tool box. The tools survived!

 

[Peter67]

I just learned the hard way that the EQX 800 is no match for a Toyota Tacoma. Yep, complete bonehead move on my part. Every singe part on it sustained damage. I'm sick to my stomach now, so please excuse me while I go throw up

I feel your pain brother. The arm cuf of my Equinox 800 snapped today, just when i had a permission on private property for tomorow to go detecting after a 3 day music festival. **** happpens.

 

[sgoss66]

Coinhunter,

I'm happy to help, and to work with you on cost...

Thanks!

Steve

Steve, I was planning on contacting you. I'm going to need a complete new shaft assembly. I'm praying that the control head will still work. The coil connection pins inside are still intact, but the coil/wiring is toast for sure though. I'm gonna call Minelab in the morning to see what they might be able to help me with, if anything. Obviously not a warranty issue. Thanks everyone.

 

[smokeythecat]

Ouch! Hopefully all you'll need is the 2 things. Peter67, if you call Minelab they will or should send you another one free. Another friend of mine had the same thing. Bugger snapped right in half, he had another one in a few days. That also is apparently a known issue.

 

[secondstar]

Oh that’s not good...

 

[CoinHunterAZ]

Coinhunter,

I'm happy to help, and to work with you on cost...

Thanks!

Steve

Thanks Steve, I really appreciate that! Tomorrow I'm getting a crown at the Dentists, and Kathy and I are getting married right after that, I hope I can still say I Do! I'll try to shoot you an email somewhere in between if I can. If not tomorrow, it'll be soon for sure. Thanks again.

 

[ARC]

You know, I would have thought that an Equinox 800 would be able to detect a Toyota Tacoma with no problem.

lol... um... Arrrg :/

(I am sorry... but that was funny)

PS... sorry to hear bout the EQ.

 

[RustyGold]

Sorry that happened to your 800.
That’s very cool of Steve to help out. Great guy! Good luck!

 

[Pick_axe]

We've all made the same kind of mistake (or worse). Try not to dwell on it. Be glad it was a thing and not a person or pet.