What coils would be best for the 4500 in WA. I have some older coils but I understand the more modern coils are much better?
Coil recommendations for 4500
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Probably a 12" evo coil would be my recommendation. Wouldn't worry about other sizes and just take what you have. Even the older coils have been responsible for finding heaps of gold in WA and would still be capable of doing it.
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The 14 inch camo coil from coiltek is a great all rounder for small and big nuggets..Smaller coils will quickly run out of depth..
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Have Detector Will Travel
I agree with Geoff, I don't think you can beat the 12" Nuggetfinder evo on the 4500 or the 5000.
Moneybox
Philip & Sandra Box
I've almost always used the 14" Coiltek Elite. It's an excellent match to the 4500 but is quite heavy. One year I had a sore shoulder so I swung the 11" Commander that comes with the machine and found it a great coil as well. I'm not a fan of NF but that's just me.
Only ever used mono coils.
20" nugget finder when patch hunting, when several nuggets found,
11" Commander mostly, using the circle search pattern.
20" nugget finder when patch hunting, when several nuggets found,
11" Commander mostly, using the circle search pattern.
One of the issues prospecting in WA, if you are not a local and need to camp or stay in a caravan park and have limited time there, is a self imposed one.
Why are you there?
You are there to prospect and that is what you do, usually for as long as possible each day and probably 7 days a week during your stay.
So don't underestimate the amount of fatigue caused by swinging even a few more inches of coil diameter for that amount of time.
Why are you there?
You are there to prospect and that is what you do, usually for as long as possible each day and probably 7 days a week during your stay.
So don't underestimate the amount of fatigue caused by swinging even a few more inches of coil diameter for that amount of time.
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Pic of the 14`` Coiltek Elite Coil Windings that are Flat Wound.
An absolute nightmare trying to detach the shield plates.
The amount of heat glue used is astronomical and certainly adds to the overall weight.
What options are there when the Signal cables are ruptured at the exit glands.
Expensive items they are to for what may be regarded as a disposable product.
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I have read a lot about broken or malfunctioning coils. Been prospecting since early 80s and had 17 different detectors and at least twice as many coils over the years. Maybe I am lucky as have worn out heaps of skid plates, but never once have had a broken coil or one malfunction.
So if you have a competent detector like a 4500, just get a good modern coil NF evo, Coiltek Elite, or Commander, to go with it. Varying opinions on which so probably not a lot in it, just one you can SWING ALL DAY if needed. Treat it well and the rest is up to you.
If you can't then find gold don't put the blame on the detector or coil. the problem is with you.
So if you have a competent detector like a 4500, just get a good modern coil NF evo, Coiltek Elite, or Commander, to go with it. Varying opinions on which so probably not a lot in it, just one you can SWING ALL DAY if needed. Treat it well and the rest is up to you.
If you can't then find gold don't put the blame on the detector or coil. the problem is with you.
Moneybox
Philip & Sandra Box
Maybe true but I don't like to hear it....
I hope that last sentence of mine has not been taken too literally as referring to anyone who has posted on this thread. Just my way of saying get a good recommended coil of proven success and get out there and do it.
If you're not then finding gold, change some other aspect of your approach not the gear.
Seen too many people place too much importance on the gear rather than things like research, technique, settings, listening skills etc.
Coil manufacturers may not like me saying it but spending your time honing those things is far more productive than the marginal difference between one coil and another of similar size.
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I'm with you on that one. It's true though.
It`s only true to the believer.
Half of what you see & nothing of what you hear.
A Spade is a Spade but take your Pick.
I'm doing my best at the research, planning and understanding the 4500 settings and going to a test area weekly. I understand it takes some time (weeks) to tune your hearing to targets. Can't afford a 6000 or 7000 but can a more modern coil to give me the best tools for my budget. Thanks I understand.
Same coil i am running on my 45. Good to know it can go that deep.
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In all fairness she does have the hearing of a bat..
In fact she is often referred to as the old bat…
I watched a video the other day where it was suggested to leave the settings on the detector in factory mode because using some or all of the filters ( RX gain , Stab ,tuning , motion etc etc ) actually dumbs the machine down and factory settings go deeper and work better. I have not tried this method but will see if it makes a difference when i go out next. Can`t hurt to see what happens with factory settings versus tuning the machine to the various areas i go to. BUT, you are spot on with what you said about technique ,research etc.
That's a magnificent find mate, both for nugget size and the depth at which she heard it. Not to mention the persistence to keep digging! Congratulations to your better half!
17x13" Evo for ground coverage and looking for patches. A smaller flat wound to clean up (14x9 Elite/Evo, 12" Evo, 11" or 9" Elite, 12x8" Evo etc.) and 1 x bundle wound coil when you hit some bad ground. 14" Elite is a good all-rounder if you're not swinging too fast. Just set your bungy correctly, and slide your control box back to counter balance, it's not really that heavy.
