Recent content by IanSDC

Curiosity got the better of me today so I phoned CoilTek and spoke to them about the new 14" coil. I discussed my thoughts and findings on using the coil on my GPX 5000 and also asked the big question, has the increased depth and sensitivity come about thru new technology? I had better point out...

Hi StirFX, using Google I found this for you! http://www.samininghistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jupiter-ck-broch-red.pdf There is still gold to be found there, I found a tiny 0.3g piece only a few weeks ago. Alluvial gold both shallow and deep by the look of some of the shafts was...

I got a chance today to try out the new Mono Elite at Jupiter Creek. I just recently bought the GPX5000 from Miners Den and today was a training day for me with Nenad as the instructor. I put the new coil on at home and turned the machine on for the first time at the diggings just as Nenad...

Impressive digging GD :o I plan on giving it a try at Tibooburra at the end of July. Last year I got plenty of tiny nuggets with the SDC2300, but the soil over there in places runs a bit deep for it, so the 5000 with the elite should fill in the detection gaps nicely. Ian

Thanks guys, I'll pick one up tomorrow! Ian

Hey GD, did you get a 14" skid plate included with the coil? Are they available as an accessory if they dont come with the coil? I had a look on the CoilTek website and they do a 14" skid plate for another coil, but I dont know if it fits the Elite Mono. Ian

Looks like Nenad has a new video out on the Coiltek 14 Mono Elite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mb1-zLbsxw Ian

Minelab have put out a new "white paper" on how to use a ferrite core for ground balancing the GPZ 7000! http://www.minelab.com/__files/f/274444/KBA_26-1%20GPZ%207000%20Tips%20for%20Better%20Ground%20Balance.pdf Ian

Looks like the problems/complexity of ground balancing a GPZ 7000 are being addressed in innovative ways! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yp5Iygi7M Minelab are supposedly providing ferrites to perform the ground balance to customers who have purchased a GPZ 7000. Ian...

JeffP, have a look at this link from Minelab http://www.minelab.com/aus/gold-mining/detectors Its got some good info on the differences of the machines including tech info on technology types used on each. Basically the blurb states that the SDC2300 will re-open the gold fields to all the small...

Miners Den are now offering finance with a limited interest free period!!!!!!! Looks like the high price of the GPZ7000 may be causing worries of slowing sales or maybe now with detector prices above $10k they are exploring new ways of getting customers to buy. Its going to be interesting...

I have never seen business conducted like this before! ML want a $500 non-refundable deposit without providing the cost of the GPZ 7000. Dont believe me then look here...

I just received an email from Miners Den in Adelaide showing the 2300SDC on special and to me that would indicate a new ML detector is about to be released. The SDC is still the latest model in their line up but maybe not for much longer? Ian

I was wondering the same thing and ended up buying the SDC2300 and no regrets, its as good as people are saying. Buts its horses for courses and if you are after nuggets of size down deep, then the 5000 is the weapon of choice. From what I've seen at Tibooburra the 5000 is also very good with...

Nuggetino, I reckon you used a telephoto lens for that great close up on the black snake. If not then you are braver than most :) Ian