Why is it no-one using Aquapulse 1B MD ??

[shellback]

It seems when ever you read someones advise to what Md does anyone recommend using all I see is a couple of the same ones being used and what strikes me odd is they are good detectors but if homework was done you will find out that the "Pro's are using Aquapulse either the 1B standard 20 CM (8") kit or the 25CM (10") kit or 38 CM with the (15") kit.I see alot of users are swinging the Minelab Excalb. and for the $1000. dollars they pay for a new one this is Ok I am sure you get your moneys worth, having said all this i find spending another 500 to get the best on the market is worth it.?
Am I wrong in my determanation is the aquapulse not as good as I am being lead to believe/ any advise thank you.

also I am meaning for in water detecting and out of the water using the 15' kit. I was first stuck on the minelab Excal. but am woundering which is the better of the two.

 

[Sandman]

The PI type detectors like Aquapulse and JW Fishers are well made, deep detectors that are geared more for salvers because recreational hunters soon get tired of digging deep holes in the surf for iron objects. I don't play in the deep water anymore and I too now only do it for fun so I use discrimination. You too will get old someday. When your young an invincible, go for it and I wish you good luck.

HH,
Sandman

 

[wreckdiver1715]

There are many of the Aquapulse machines in use down in this part of Florida, and everyone who uses it swears by it. I have heard nothing but good things about this detector, other than the cost issue. I believe they are manufactured in the UK, and that is a good thing too. I guess that it comes down to a number crunching game that every one has to weight the good the bad, and the ugly when making the decision to purchase one detector over another. If you have an extra 5 bills to drop on this piece of equipment that is cool. For me that $500.00 will almost fill my fuel tank to get my boat over a wreck, or get me a new BCD for next season, or a any number of other things that I need to add to an already long list of other important tools that need to be purchased, repaired or replaced.

 

[gravediggermax-vabeachva]

u have to be clear on what u are asking for here

the aquapulse is a P I made in england............comes in 8" 10" and 15 or 18"

now the one used in florida, made my mr. gold is aquasound..............P I as well, custome made "orka gold"

used just for certain beachs in florida is my take on it.............

here are some pics of both

max

 

[wreckdiver1715]

I was referring to the Aquapulse, never heard of the Aquasound one you mention.

 

[The Bulgarian]

u have to be clear on what u are asking for here

the aquapulse is a P I made in england............comes in 8" 10" and 15 or 18"

now the one used in florida, made my mr. gold is aquasound..............P I as well, custome made "orka gold"

used just for certain beachs in florida is my take on it.............

here are some pics of both

max

Aquasound is TR machine.

 

[shellback]

Hey thanks everyone I quess spending this kind of money could be considered stupid or to some ill advised but I bought a Md a year ago it isnt much bragging about and have wanted to always buy the best of anything, I got my tax returns so I wanna buy a good MD one that will be good for in the water and also good for out and must be good for gold, The UK Aquapulse seems like a nice professional rig to own but looks flimsy compared to the minelab excal. if I was to save 500 and then find out I should of spent the extra for the aqua. w/15' loop i will be mad at myself but maybe because i wont becoming a professional at it but taken it serious to think I am maybe the Minelab will do the job?

 

[The Bulgarian]

Hey thanks everyone I quess spending this kind of money could be considered stupid or to some ill advised but I bought a Md a year ago it isnt much bragging about and have wanted to always buy the best of anything, I got my tax returns so I wanna buy a good MD one that will be good for in the water and also good for out and must be good for gold, The UK Aquapulse seems like a nice professional rig to own but looks flimsy compared to the minelab excal. if I was to save 500 and then find out I should of spent the extra for the aqua. w/15' loop i will be mad at myself but maybe because i wont becoming a professional at it but taken it serious to think I am maybe the Minelab will do the job?

Buy the Excalibur 1000.Perfect machine.

 

[spez401]

I have an Aurora Aquapulse detector. It is a little detector that fits on your wrist. Gets about 3-5" of depth and has decent discrimination. I usually wear it when I go diving. It also works very well as a pinpointer, both underwater and above. Its a great little machine... I just have to keep reminding my 4 year old daughter that it is "daddy's treasure finder" and not hers

steve

 

[gravediggermax-vabeachva]

two things for u shellback

the bulgarian has given u the correct answer.

now u need to heed this fine statement some weeks back by "SandMan"

" Time is the only thing you never get back, why waste time using a cheap machine when you can have more fun and recover more with a better detector. "

now i am not saying the aqua-sound or pulse are cheap............they are not, but the time is the important part here.

 

[wetgold]

Shellback,

The Aquapulse is a PI but the pulse delay is set to around 30uS which is too long for many gold rings that shallow water hunters are after. It needs to be around 15uS. It is designed as a diving detector and that is why 30uS is needed in order to not pick up the volume of seawater at diving depths. It is what I would use if I was diving for goodies.

The Aquasound is a very powerful TR (Transmit/Receive)...an exellent detector and the best there is for shallow water hunting.....how do I know......I bought the Aquasound when I was in Florida last month. I now use it in Australia.

I also use the Goldquest SS (PI capable of 10uS) which I waterproofed a few years ago.
I also have the Excalibur.....these are all great detectors but the Aquasound is now all I use with others as backup. The depth is unbeatable on clean sand and the iron ID amazing. It's also built like nothing else...hand built to a very high standard...it is expensive but you get what you pay for in electronics.

Hope this helps,
Tony.

 

[U.K. Brian]

Tony sums it up. The Aquapulse and J.W.Fishers are for deep water where a high uS setting is needed. On the beach/wading and in shallow water thats just what you don't want.
I live just down the road from Aquapulse headquarters and have yet to see one of their machines in action which is a good thing as it means they are been used for what they were designed for which is deep water work.

 

[U.K. Brian]

Re the Aquasound. Isn't this a development of the Mac 1 Turbo (Florida Electronics that closed down several years back).
Sticks 40 or 50 volts through the coil which gives great depth where you can use it but like the Turbo if there's any minerals/black sand it just can't be ground balanced ?

 

[wetgold]

G'day Brian,

Yes, you are correct about the Aquasound. It is now hand built by a couple of very talented people. 52V to the coil in high power and 32 in low. Once you get the feel to tune it optimally then this machine sure goes deep...much deeper than anything I have used before...VLF...PI....Minelab PI.....

The sand must be free of black sand...iron/silver oxides, etc. My local beaches in Perth, Western Australia are nearly all white or golden in colour (no rivers to feed the black sands) and a result of this the Aquasound performs 100%...just like it does in parts of Florida where it was initially designed for.

I analysed my local sands before deciding to buy...couldn't afford to take any chances and have a machine that wasn't suited.

I think you have Eric's DS3 by now ?

Regards,
Tony (wetgold)

 

[mumszie]

I wanted to read more about the aquasound orca so I searched on the internet for a vendor and could not find anywhere it is sold. Where on earth do you buy one of those.... not that I am buying one but as usual just curious.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Get the Excal, you will never be sorry, there is a reason so many of us are using it.

If I had the money I would consider the Aquasound, but since it is about $2500+ I will have to settle (LOL) for Excal.......

 

[dahut]

Something that struck me here is that the AquaPulse is handmade in England. With all respect to our English cousins across the pond, what is going to happen if it needs service? Dont think it cant happpen? It can. Then what?

As a consumer you might want to consider a couple of other factors. First, something like the Excal, while made in Australia, is backed by a liberal and REGIONAL service policy in the US.

Also, those who use this Aquapulse detector are whom? Deep water salvors? Is that you? Grubbing around in the sand for lost trinkets, pulltabs and sparkler wires is a long way removed from that environment.

PI units are notorious back breakers, too. Ill wager most of the PI afficianados have a story or two to tell about the back muscles they developed in learning to use their instruments - and the aches and pains to go with it.

As I've noted before, surf pirates are a fussy and tight lot. When something works well for them, you know it...because everyone soon has one. There area a few holdouts like The Bulgarian, but he uses a special machine that works well becasue it's design matches his particular environment. Even he admits that outside of that arena, he might want somethig else.

Getting the most expensive thing on the block doesnt neccessarily mean you have gotten what you paid for. A guy I work with has a Hummer for commuting to work and, yes, it is an expensive, purpose built vehicle. Does he enjoy the commute, fuel costs, monthly payment and insurance fees more because of it. He says no.

Here's a great rule to live by: When in doubt, listen to the Sandman...get an Excalibur.

 

[JoeSWFla]

I'm sure that you have purchased your detector by now.Excal? I love mine.That
being said, a lot of people are using the Aquapulse,but mostly professionals.
Why? Because they're built like a tank,can hang on your BC,user friendly,and have
an assortment of coils.I know people who have tried them all,and love the
Aquapulse because it can take the punishment of professionals.An early Eric
Foster design,but still going strong. If I dove every day,and beat the heck
out of my equipment,I'd have to have one.For the beach,and occasional diving,
I'll stick to the Excal.HH Joe

 

[BobPA]

I have a JW Fisher Pulse 8X and an Excalibur 1000. I have used both and I like the Excal more. I have only used my Pulse 8x a couple times. The PI goes deep but does not discriminate.
Bob

 

[wreckdiver1715]

And the Minelab Excalibur is manufactured in Australia... running mine for nearly 10 years, and never had to send it in for service.


Tom