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I tried a 6000 around Leinster and it was fine for 3 days but the weather became overcast ànd the detector became unusable. I thought it must be the weather but someone said it could be because people were using 7000s close by. Not sure of the actual cause. Luckily it was only hired for the 5 days

I used one for 5 days out from Leinster WA. First 3 days it ran very quiet and the signals from gold were easy to hear then the weather got very cold and overcast and the 6 got so noisy it was pretty much unusable. Screaming with every swing and constant hot rocks and ground noise.

According to Prospectors Pick Bunbury the leads cannot be replaced

Could this possibly be caused by rats getting into the bag?

Was it a coiltek coil and how old was it. Did it crumble in a short period. I am starting to think it could be rats chewing the outer covering of the lead

It had been kept in the bag for a long time without any damage. While in my possession was kept in the shade

The tape I'm not sure of the name was suggested by Prospecors Pick Bunbury

Photos of coil lead

Hi all, I loaned a Coilteck 22 inch mono coil from a friend. The day he gave it to me the lead was fine. We put it in a large plastic bag but when I pulled it out of the bag to try a week later it looked like it had perished with bits of the outer cable falling apart. I had it in my garage for...

Thanks for the replies people. I will try the tests you mentioned Grubstake and if I have no joy I will need a specialist to take a look. Would like to get it sorted for a trip to the GT when travel and enjoyment are not against the law. Cheers all and stay safe Randy

Hi all, I recently bought a 2010 Jayco Outback Discovery and am slowly adding things to make it a comfy home away from home. I cannot seem to get the fridge to run. I have tried it on 240v, gas and driving with it set on battery. When I swtch to gas the needle moves into the green but after 24...

Hi Roddo, there are dozens of old patches within 3 hours of Para, you could even take a walk behind the church on Meharry st. I have heard of gold being found out there. Cheers Randy

Well I should have read all the posts before I put my 2 cents worth in. Best of luck with your 5. Cheers Randy

I lived in the Pilbara for many years. Still work there in Paraburdoo, but on forced vacation due to C19. I started with a ML 3500 with my go to coil a NK 17x11 mono. found lots of small gold, best one 23g 5 minutes from town. Changed up to a ML 5000 and to tell the truth I done better with the...

Thanks for the responses. Still not sure which way to go but will keep reading any threads I see and keep researching. Looking forward to the freedom MGH, had a look at a mates new Jayco offroad setup yesterday. Cost just over $50K but very impressive. Will be finished my working life by...