Equinox 800 Accessories: The Best Gear to Keep You Going
If you’re like most people, you probably enjoy the great outdoors. There’s nothing like escaping the hustle and bustle of city life and spending some time in nature. One of the best methods to do that is by exploring with a metal detector! And if you’re using a Minelab Equinox 800, you need to ensure you have the right accessories. This blog post will discuss the best gear to keep you going on your next outdoor adventure!
Minelab Equinox EQX 06 Double-D 6-Inch Smart Coil
This is a must-have coil for people who detect in trashy areas. A reviewer said, “The separation of this coil is incredible. Just when you thought an area has been hunted out, the targets start coming again.” The coil comes with a skid plate and mounting hardware.
Minelab Equinox EQX 15 Double-D 15-Inch Smart Coil
This coil is good for finding deep targets and covering a lot of ground. If you have elbow or shoulder issues, this coil is heavier than the stock coil, especially when wet or sandy. When using this coil, you might want to use a weight counterbalance and shoulder support.
Minelab Waterproof Headphones
If you’re thinking of getting into underwater detecting or even detecting in the water or rain, wired waterproof headphones are necessary. The low latency wireless audio headphones that come with the Equinox 800 loose signals underwater combine fast recovery speed, so you need waterproof headphones if you submerge the Equinox control head.
DetectorPro Gray Ghost Underwater Amphibian II Headphones
The headphones are designed for both land and underwater detection. The design includes a waterproof “sound box” to protect the piezo and internal connections and a sound-dampening muff design that removes ambient noise up to 24 decibels. The headset is lined with comfortable padding to ensure a snug fit, and the headphones are 100% waterproof and rated to a minimum of 30 feet (9.14 m).
Custom Carbon Fiber Shaft by Steve Detector Rods
If you’re experiencing issues with your shoulder or elbow, or if you’re tall or short, Steve of Steve Detector Rods can make a carbon fiber rod that is perfect for you. He can even make it in a specific color. His rods are also great for beach hunters who need to worry about sea salt corrosion because they are made with marine-grade stainless steel fittings.
Andy Sabisch The Minelab Equinox 600 800 Metal Detector Handbook
The Andy Sabisch Hand Book is a great supplement guide for the Equinox Detector. It goes beyond the stock manual and breaks down hard to figure out areas such as pinpointing with the Equinox or custom programs that work for your soil conditions.
A History of Metal Detection
Metal detectors can find metal on soil using electricity. They were invented by a famous French scientist, Gustave Trouve. The Fabrian company made the first portable metal detector. People started using them when they were looking for James Garfield’s bullet after he was shot. Unfortunately, they didn’t find it. Metal detectors are now part of American society, though.
Minelab Metal Detectors
Minelab was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 2003 by a company that also had operations in South Australia and Dublin. In 1985, the company released its first metal detector, the Goldseeker 10.000. It followed up with the GT16000 in 1987. GO-FIND is currently the leading metal detector for smartphones. It is the most accurate metal detector to find coins. The Minelab metal detector is suited for beginner metal detector enthusiasts.
Metal Detecting as a Hobby
Metal detecting as a hobby was developed from traditional treasure hunting. People look for clues of the past by hovering around the detecting location. They walk slowly across the terrain wearing headphones and listening to the sounds of their instruments. Many amateurs have found treasures on the road. It is possible to get rich in this hobby, but you will discover little stuff that is not worth much money.
Multi-IQ
Low frequencies can show more detail on large targets, while higher frequencies are more accurate when detecting small targets. EQUINOX is a multi-band frequency control solution that provides the best results. The EQUINOX 600 has no single-frequency VLF detectors. The MultiIQ frequency range shown is valid with the EQUINOX 800 as well. The graphs are indicative. Actual sensitive levels vary by target ID types, size of target ground conditions, and advanced detection settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Equinox 800 Accessories
The Equinox is an excellent detector for finding small gold nuggets. It is better at finding smaller nuggets than other popular detectors. With double D smart coil, It also goes deeper than other detectors; it is excellent for finding smaller nuggets with the right detect mode.
Gold prospecting is among the main differences between the 600 and 800 detectors. The Equinox 600 is a powerful detector that is also affordable. The Equinox 800 offers an extra degree of control that more advanced detectorists might appreciate.
A metal detector can detect almost any metal. This includes pieces of metal 1 inch in diameter or smaller and halves of metals less than 1 inch in diameter. Many lithium-ion batteries have aluminum and copper in them and steel cans around the outside.
Li-ion batteries have a nominal voltage of 3.6V and 3.7V. This means that the battery will work well and not be damaged if charged at these voltages. There are two target types of rechargeable nine-volt batteries: NiMH and Lithium-ion. Lithium-ion batteries have double the capacity of NiMH batteries meaning they last for about 7 to 7.5 hours.
The Minelab Excalibur II metal detector is an excellent tool for finding treasure. It is waterproof down to 60m and has good discrimination, which means you can find a treasure hidden underwater.
The Equinox 600 can be controlled by three frequency bands: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, or 15 kHz. It also offers two additional high frequencies simultaneously variants: 50 kHz and 50 kHz. You can use it in all two detector types; the 600 still uses all multi freq ranges for multi IQ technology processing.