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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    The feet may be tight but it should fit may need to relieve the cut outs slightly with a file but don't modify the detector worst case if you need a spacer for between the top and base section I can make you one let me know how thick it needs to be to allow the legs to fit and bolt up. Regards, Ian.
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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    Well it would be nice to have got a response to know that you got what I sent you ok at least to my knowledge you received the package last Thursday I have added an image of what I sent. Regards, Ian.
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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    Hi Mr Yarg no problem just get your existing cable shortened you have the plugs and you will only need about 300mm max of cable if you make a pocket on the detector cover to carry the battery I have responded to your message. Regards, Ian.
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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    Thank you gef12. Mr Yarg, If you are going to use the camcorder type batteries I have an early version of the battery carrier I use that the battery is held in place with Velcro rather than the lock I now use it is surplus to my requirements so you are welcome to it if you want it no cost just...
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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    You can also get these batteries at 12 ah and this is what I use for my GPX5000 the battery holder below is what I made to solve connections it will run my F1A4 or GPX depending on input cables I have one for each detector the only problem I see is I am not sure the GP 3500 will work with the...
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    Adelaide locations for a fun first day trying gold panning

    Give Hack's Bridge area a try between Mylor and Echunga there is a small park on the Echunga side of the bridge that has access to the river and it does hold colour well known spot worked by the old boys. Regards, Ian.
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    GP3000 battery options/ upgrades

    Hi Mr Yarg, The original Gel cells should last out the day depending how old they are as for your 18V Milwaukee battery's this would work with a voltage regulator but do not try to run the GP3000 direct from the 18V battery or bad smoke will appear I do have a circuit for a suitable voltage...
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    Wanted Rock crusher angle grinder or drill

    John if you get stuck I am over on the SYP I have a chain mill and could crush the rocks for you if you are over this way. Regards, Ian.
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    GPX 4500 & SP01 Enhancer & Lightweight Battery Kit - 3d Printed Mounting Bracket

    Looks good should also fit the 5000, Is the gcode available. Regards, Ian.
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    Questionable Sensitivity of old NF coil on 3000

    Looks like problem solved with your 17 x 13 pull the plug apart cut two inches off and re terminate and hopefully that may fix it pity you are too far away from me I would attempt to repair it for you. Regards, Ian.
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    Questionable Sensitivity of old NF coil on 3000

    I would expect at least 4" for the .5 as I know I get at least that with a 17" DD Pro and 3500 the Evo should be fine or an old 24" UFO if you can find one. Regards, Ian.:)
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    South Australia Teetulpa area

    Les PM me your Email address and I will give you the info you need. Regards, Ian.
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    Blue tooth for 6000

    If you can pair more than one device to the Bluetooth TX then Yes I do not have any GPX6000 experience but I can with my Bluetooth TX and the GPX5000 and the F1A4 and QED I do it into my Hearing Aids. Regards, Ian.
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    Prospecting in the Peterborough and Dawson area, SA

    Hi Bontje, To answer your first question Yes go onto the SARIG map go down to All Map Layers until you get to Mines and minerals- by commodity tick that and in that tick Gold and carry on down until you get to Mines and Mineral deposits - by activity tick that and just below that tick...
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