Repair or Replace a F2

[Toothpick]

Loaned my 9 yr old Grandsons F2 out and upon return the unit now constantly falses when the control box is moved around at any speed faster then a glacier. If you swing it incredibly slow the falsing is almost bearable.

My guess is most likely someone had it leaning against a wall and it slid down and banged the floor and knocked or broke a connection loose in the box.

I never had to send a unit in for repair so I have no idea as to cost and I really don't want to stick more then $50 or so into it, so I was wondering, ........considering postage and repair cost etc, if I wouldn't be better off just buying a new entry level machine for him? If so any suggestions in the $200-$250 range?

Thanks

 

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[TwistedT]

My rule of thumb is - if repairs cost less than half of replacement cost I get it repaired, more than half I replace it.

Lot of new detectors in that price range - f2 f22 the garrett aces europro's - your choice

just my opinion

 

[Rick K]

A repair will likely cost at least $100 plus your shipping to them.

 

[TwistedT]

A repair will likely cost at least $100 plus your shipping to them.

won't really know until he calls fisher

 

[Terry Soloman]

Step up! Get a new machine. Good Luck!

 

[Sandman]

First just clean out the coil cover if it has one. Still falses, toss it. Tesoro would fix their detectors for free.

 

[digger27]

Wonder why nobody asked the obvious question...
Is it still under the 5 year warranty if bought new?

 

[whitjake]

Bought my F2 for 115 off Ebay... Id get an other machine for sure

 

[Phantasman]

Did you check the coil for a hairline crack from being stepped on? Could be a coil problem.

 

[Toothpick]

Even without the coil disconnected it falses with just the slightest movement of the control box. I will call Fisher Monday.