broken ACE

 Hello,
          i was in the deep mud this weekend and i had to hose down my ace when i got home and i think i got the controlls wet. i opened up the housing and then blew dry the circuit board but i am not sure it is working properly anymore. it picke up some shot gun shells i found but not others. i had it on all metal and it wasnt picking up some things, but other things yes. Can someone tell me if a 9.5 inch coil that is all scratched up orchiped will still function properly? or can something be wrong with circuit board? Can someone else also tell me the next model up i should go to after using the ACE for 2 years, i want something better. Can someone point me in the right direction for land hunting. thanks robert

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You started with Garrett you should look into an upgrade through them they are a very reputable manufacturer.
I have two of them a 250 and a 350.
I do not work for them nor do I represent them. I just feel that it is a good choice for some one who has experience with one of them. Otherwise take a good look at a Whites. They are a little heavier but once the learning curve is out of the way they too are a fine choice.
I'm sure there are a lot of people on here who likes or dislikes any of the makers. Everbody usually has an opinion.

BTW: Garrett may be able to help you repair your ACE.
They do repair them here in Garland, Texas.
After all it is a very good backup device.

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Thanks everyone for the quick answers, i appreciate it i called garret and still warrentied and they have a new 1350 7x 10 search coil. is it worth the money?

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