Pro Pointer has to go back

[badpenny]

My Pro Pointer started acting up about a week ago, whenever I would place it in a hole, trying to locate a target, it would start its beeping and vibrating and just wouldn't stop. I held it over my head and it kept beeping and when I would lay it down it would emit a half hearted beep like it was taking its last breath. A quick search of the web revealed I am not alone either. Garrett had me send it back, I hope it gets fixed or better yet replaced so I don't have to deal with the problem any longer. But I sure miss not having it; it made locating a target faster. However, I dug a dozen or so holes yesterday without it and pulled out some nice coins, a few silver quarters, a wheat penny, some dimes and nickels too. And no bottle caps either... Only two questionable holes got dug which yielded some crap, I thought it would be crap but just wanted to be sure.

 

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[cooper1841]

Switch went in mine. Less than two weeks I had a new one, that included shipping time to and from Michigan. They are great, you will be pleased! I bought a Harbor Freight special$17, till I got it back, they acually work ok, in a pinch

 

[badpenny]

I worked with CS before and they are the best in the business as far as I am concerned, so I know it will be taken care of, but thanks for the words of encouragement.

 

[vpnavy]

Regardless of the pointer - you might consider putting it in a ziplock bag (cut off excess and used a few pieces of scotch tape) to help protect the switch, speaker, etc.

 

[badpenny]

Not a bad idea. I was thinking about putting tape over the speaker for sure but maybe I'll look for a tight fitting removable bag too. I know I didn't get it wet, but I did have it muddy a few times but NEVER up near the switch or speaker.

 

[vpnavy]

I hated getting it dirty (one of my many hangups!) so covered it. Now, I just wipe it off after it gets all muddy. Baggie has absolutely no affect on the pointer.

 

[Coin Gopher]

You can also buy battery shrink tubing off ebay and encase it that way. Covers everything.

 

[badpenny]

I have no intention of ever using it in water so that might not be a bad idea either.

 

[badpenny]

Hey VP what size bag would it need to fit into? I see some 2 1/2 x 12 out there and was wondering if they are big enough? A quick check of the Garrett site gave me the dimensions but without the Pointer in hand I don't know if it would fit when I try to slide it in. Uline makes the bags.

 

[Coin Gopher]

I found some 3x24 shrink wrap on ebay. It's used for RC cars.

 

[badpenny]

I found some 3x24 shrink wrap on ebay. It's used for RC cars.

My son actually races RC cars and he might have some, send me the link regardless. Thx!

 

[Coin Gopher]

My son actually races RC cars and he might have some, send me the link regardless. Thx!

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[badpenny]

No Pro Pointer yet, Garrett told me it should be fixed and shipped by the end of Next week. Damn, I really miss that thing; it made life so much easier on that questionable ping. :0(

It arrived home, I will check it out layer today.

 

[WilliamH]

Just a side note. I'm looking to buy a pointer and was wondering what the range on pointer Pro is. I looked at the Whites and it was an inch. Not sold on that one. Thanks and HH. WH

 

[badpenny]

Hello William, I never used a White detector so I am not familiar with them. However, I do own a Garrett and I can tell you it works great. I never tested how deep it goes so I can't give you a depth but I can tell you it does go deep though and if it tells you something is there, it's there.

I did receive mine back and it works great, as before.

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Just a side note. I'm looking to buy a pointer and was wondering what the range on pointer Pro is. I looked at the Whites and it was an inch. Not sold on that one. Thanks and HH. WH

William, it depends on the size of the target. Penney/dime is about 1.5-2inches, larger targets go deeper. Garrett offers a two year warranty, we offer free US shipping right now on Pro-pointers. Give us a call if we can help you with your purchase.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[WilliamH]

William, it depends on the size of the target. Penney/dime is about 1.5-2inches, larger targets go deeper. Garrett offers a two year warranty, we offer free US shipping right now on Pro-pointers. Give us a call if we can help you with your purchase.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

Thank you Wayne. I do believe I have found what I am looking for. Thank you for your help. HH

 

[badpenny]

And back it goes again; it's still not right.

 

[WilliamH]

Man that's no good. Sorry to hear that. Hope they get it fixed this time. Good luck.

 

[badpenny]

I'm sure they will; my guess the board is bad they changed the coil on it the last time and that didn't fix it.