Lost my Ace 250 Coil Nut

[Coins4Cheese]

While I was packing up my detector to go home, I happend to loose that black coil nut that screws onto the screw to help the coil stay in place. I tried using a steel nut, but it made my detector give false readings every time I swung it. Does anyone know where I can buy another nut, or if I can buy one at a hardware store?

 

[warsawdaddy]

Some Ace Hardware stores have nylon connectors,but if you just call Garrett,they'll send you replacement connectors and they are usually free and you have them in just a couple of days.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Don't know the size of yours, but check with Ace Hardware, they have several different sizes it it's an emergency. If not go to Garrettm and order couple extras.................I have a tool box of metal detecting supplies I travel with, in it are several nylon coil bolts among many other items........

 

[wolcottdigger]

I did the same thing, I emailed Garrett and they sent me a new one FREE.

Joe

 

[lamar]

While I was packing up my detector to go home, I happend to loose that black coil nut that screws onto the screw to help the coil stay in place. I tried using a steel nut, but it made my detector give false readings every time I swung it. Does anyone know where I can buy another nut, or if I can buy one at a hardware store?

Dear Coins4cheese;
Most well stocked hardware stores carry a good selection of nylon hardware for use inside of toilet tanks. Just take whatever size and length nylon nuts & bolts that are on your detector and get spares of each. This way you won't be in danger of cutting a detecting trip short because of a lost bolt and/or wing nut.
Your friend;
LAMAR

 

[lamar]

Dear Coins4Cheese;
I've also lost a coil wingnut before and what I did was to drill an extra hole in my upper shaft and mounted a spare bolt & wingnut there so I will always have an extra one with me. I also placed a pair of spare coil mount rubber gaskets with them so I won't be without one if I happen to lose one in the field.
Your friend;
LAMAR

 

[Frank1960]

in a pinch the bolt that holds down a toilet seat works also

 

[Shortstack]

Any well equipped hardware store will have different sizes of nylon bolts, nuts and flats. They ALSO carry various sizes of rubber washers. I know Home Depot has this stuff and more.