[x] Welcome at THunting.com!

A fun place to talk about Metal Detecting, Treasure Hunting & Prospecting. Here you can share finds and experience with thousands of members from all over the world

Join us and Register Now - Its FREE & EASY

THunting.com
Treasure Hunting & Metal Detecting Community
   
Advanced Search
*
Welcome, Guest! Please login or register HERE - It is FREE and easy.
Only registered users can post and view images on our message boards.
Did you miss your activation email?

Login with email, password and session length
Or Login Using Social Network Account
2
News:
Attention!

Attention: This topic has been locked. Hence no new replies can currently be posted to it.
Pages: 1    Go Down
Print
Share this topic on FacebookShare this topic on Del.icio.usShare this topic on DiggShare this topic on RedditShare this topic on Twitter
Tags:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Offline KrolikTopic starter
Foil
*

Join Date: Jan, 2018
Thank you0

Activity
0%

United Kingdom
Posts: 3
Referrals: 0

0.00 Gold
View Inventory
Linux
Linux
Chrome 63.0.3239.111
Chrome 63.0.3239.111

Awards
« on: January 26, 2018, 03:37:41 am »
Go Up Go Down
Hi all, I am new to metal detecting and wanted to start with a inexpensive detector.  I bought an XP Adventis on eBay that was described as in good condition and working.  I have had an initial go with it and it seems to beep all the time when swinging.  It all seems pretty random.  I have adjusted the settings to the recommended sensitivity etc.  Could it be the cable or connection and how can I check.  I would like to sort it out before I go out somewhere to seriously test it.  Many thanks.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323292.html#msg323292

Logged
Offline GoldDigger1950
The Old Man and the Soil
Global Moderator
Platin Member
*****

Just call me GD.
The Old Man and the Soil
Join Date: Jun, 2009
Thank you225

Activity
0%
Male
United States
Posts: 11219
Referrals: 12

47848.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows NT 10.0
Windows NT 10.0
Firefox 57.0
Firefox 57.0

Awards

Garrett Groundhog ADS, Garrett Sea Hunter, Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505,Minelab Eldorado Mk II, Tesoro Compadre, Tesoro Tiger Shark & A Few Home Brew Detectors
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2018, 03:51:59 am »
Go Up Go Down
Suspect mechanical issues, as you are doing. The most common failure in detectors are fairly constant. They are the cable where they enter or leave the coil and box or at the connectors. Also suspect the battery box or battery connectors. That's the number two most common failure.

One other thing to consider. Be absolutely certain that the area where you are testing this is free of metals or you will get those seemingly random beeps. Most people presume there floor is free of meta. completely forgetting that their are probably nails or rebar in the floor. Try it by extending the shaft and coil in open air on a table and passing metal in front of it held in your hand. Be sure to remove rings, watches and bracelets and only hold a known type of metal.

Get back to us after you try the "air testing."

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323293.html#msg323293

Logged
It's all about that moment when metal that hasn't seen the light of day for generations frees itself from the soil and presents itself to me.
Let's Talk Treasure!
Offline AK48
Bronze Member
*

Mood:Curious
Curious

Join Date: Jan, 2013
Thank you35

Activity
0%
Male
Algeria
Posts: 387
Referrals: 0

2525.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
Chrome 63.0.3239.132
Chrome 63.0.3239.132

Awards

garret 2500 GTI + SMPI +XP DEUS +NEXUS STANDARD MkII+T2 classic
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2018, 08:03:31 am »
Go Up Go Down
hello , i recently have the same issue with a garret ace 250 and i think , a cutting wire into tha connector of the coil

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323295.html#msg323295


AK48
There are 2 attachment(s) in this post which you can not view or download

Please register for viewing them.

connecteur-tete-femelle-18khz.jpg
sch_ma_connecteur_XP.jpg

Logged
Offline KrolikTopic starter
Foil
*

Join Date: Jan, 2018
Thank you0

Activity
0%

United Kingdom
Posts: 3
Referrals: 0

0.00 Gold
View Inventory
Linux
Linux
Chrome 63.0.3239.111
Chrome 63.0.3239.111

Awards
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2018, 08:06:51 am »
Go Up Go Down
How easy is it to replace the cable and where can you get them. I had a quick look and seem to only come with a coil as well and are well expensive.


Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323296.html#msg323296

Logged
Offline AK48
Bronze Member
*

Mood:Curious
Curious

Join Date: Jan, 2013
Thank you35

Activity
0%
Male
Algeria
Posts: 387
Referrals: 0

2525.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
Chrome 63.0.3239.132
Chrome 63.0.3239.132

Awards

garret 2500 GTI + SMPI +XP DEUS +NEXUS STANDARD MkII+T2 classic
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2018, 08:20:56 am »
Go Up Go Down
you don't need to change the cable , you just need to open the connector , i think you will see a wire cut , just resold it at the right place

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323297.html#msg323297


AK48

Logged
Offline nickel_n
Mod
Gold Member
*****

Join Date: Jan, 2009
Thank you358

Activity
9%
Male
Australia
Posts: 2776
Referrals: 0

6090.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows XP
Windows XP
Firefox 52.0
Firefox 52.0

Awards

MXT All Pro,EagleSL,Spectrum,XLT,DFX.Garrett Seahunter markII,SD2000,GT16000
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2018, 01:50:02 pm »
Go Up Go Down
DO NOT START REPAIRING IT
before you are 200% what and where the problem is
or if you have a problem.
look for a detecting club in your area and pay them a visit.
it will be someone there that know your detector and tell you if it work as it should or not.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323300.html#msg323300

« Last Edit: January 26, 2018, 01:52:45 pm by nickel_n » 		Logged
The Diggers Oath
We swear by the Southern Cross to stand by each other and fight to defend our rights and liberties.
Offline KrolikTopic starter
Foil
*

Join Date: Jan, 2018
Thank you0

Activity
0%

United Kingdom
Posts: 3
Referrals: 0

0.00 Gold
View Inventory
Linux
Linux
Chrome 63.0.3239.111
Chrome 63.0.3239.111

Awards
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2018, 02:28:38 pm »
Go Up Go Down
Tried 'air testing' and no beeps.  Tried on the garden again after testing with a nail.  Seems I must have dropped a lot of nails in the garden because I get the same signal.  Tried some silver and noticed the difference in sound.  Looks like it's working fine.  Now to join a club and get out detecting 😀😀😀

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323301.html#msg323301

Logged
Offline GoldDigger1950
The Old Man and the Soil
Global Moderator
Platin Member
*****

Just call me GD.
The Old Man and the Soil
Join Date: Jun, 2009
Thank you225

Activity
0%
Male
United States
Posts: 11219
Referrals: 12

47848.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows NT 10.0
Windows NT 10.0
Firefox 57.0
Firefox 57.0

Awards

Garrett Groundhog ADS, Garrett Sea Hunter, Bounty Hunter Tracker IV, Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505,Minelab Eldorado Mk II, Tesoro Compadre, Tesoro Tiger Shark & A Few Home Brew Detectors
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2018, 02:53:27 pm »
Go Up Go Down
Excellent. I thought it was working normally. A friend of mine's wife chews gum and she used to throw her gum wrappers in the rose garden as she worked. Drove him nuts because, as we all know, gum wrappers are very hard to pinpoint.

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323304.html#msg323304

Logged
It's all about that moment when metal that hasn't seen the light of day for generations frees itself from the soil and presents itself to me.
Let's Talk Treasure!
Offline Homefire
Global Moderator
Platin Member
*****

Join Date: Jan, 2009
Thank you662

Activity
0%
Male
United States
Posts: 15906
Referrals: 0

52360.00 Gold
View Inventory
Windows NT 10.0
Windows NT 10.0
Firefox 57.0
Firefox 57.0

Awards
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2018, 03:00:31 pm »
Go Up Go Down
  Your on the Road to Madness Sir !  Welcome to the Club.   Grin

Linkback:

You are not allowed to view links.
Please Register or Login

http://www.thunting.com/smf/index.php/topic,67014.msg323305.html#msg323305

Logged
Print
Pages: 1    Go Up
Jump to:  
Attention!

Attention: This topic has been locked. Hence no new replies can currently be posted to it.

Powered by SMF 1.1.19 | SMF © 2005, Simple Machines | Sitemap
Copyright THunting.com