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Metal Detectors
General Metal Detector Discussion
care with detectors and lightning
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<blockquote data-quote="HeadsUp" data-source="post: 19779" data-attributes="member: 414"><p>it is known that lightning will affect metal detectors</p><p></p><p>even if the lightning is occuring many miles away you will still get EMI ( interference ) through your machine</p><p></p><p></p><p><u>I think its worth mentioning for people to be aware to unplug their coil from the detector during lightning storms even if the machine is turned off.</u></p><p></p><p>If lightning strikes nearby there is a chance you could get a spike into the machine and blow its guts out just from the EMR in the area around you ( which could be from a hit over 50 - 70 metres away or just a buildup in the clouds above you )</p><p></p><p></p><p>Does anybody know if ANY of the manufacturers include surge / spike protectors on their units ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HeadsUp, post: 19779, member: 414"] it is known that lightning will affect metal detectors even if the lightning is occuring many miles away you will still get EMI ( interference ) through your machine [u]I think its worth mentioning for people to be aware to unplug their coil from the detector during lightning storms even if the machine is turned off.[/u] If lightning strikes nearby there is a chance you could get a spike into the machine and blow its guts out just from the EMR in the area around you ( which could be from a hit over 50 - 70 metres away or just a buildup in the clouds above you ) Does anybody know if ANY of the manufacturers include surge / spike protectors on their units ? [/QUOTE]
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Metal Detectors
General Metal Detector Discussion
care with detectors and lightning
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