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General Metal Detector Discussion
Minelab's next gold machine
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<blockquote data-quote="mbasko" data-source="post: 669514" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>Power is the same as far as I know - nominal 7.4v to 8.4v.</p><p>Capacity is definitely less. I get about ~6hrs out of a GPX6000 battery (I have 2 & both about the same). GPX4500/5000 battery used to last 8hrs plus. </p><p>That's the loss with lightweight batteries.</p><p>With the 2 x batteries I've never had an issue with them performance wise?</p><p>For trips I purchased a small portable lithium battery powerpack to keep one battery on charge & one in use. It has kept both batteries charged over 3-4 days without it needing charging itself but can be charged via solar or 12v if/when required. </p><p>Personally I prefer the lightweight batteries without cords. Have always had extra battery/batteries + portable charging options too so that's not an issue to me.</p><p>There lies the biggest issue for detector manufacturers - pleasing everyone. We all have different preferences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbasko, post: 669514, member: 4485"] Power is the same as far as I know - nominal 7.4v to 8.4v. Capacity is definitely less. I get about ~6hrs out of a GPX6000 battery (I have 2 & both about the same). GPX4500/5000 battery used to last 8hrs plus. That's the loss with lightweight batteries. With the 2 x batteries I've never had an issue with them performance wise? For trips I purchased a small portable lithium battery powerpack to keep one battery on charge & one in use. It has kept both batteries charged over 3-4 days without it needing charging itself but can be charged via solar or 12v if/when required. Personally I prefer the lightweight batteries without cords. Have always had extra battery/batteries + portable charging options too so that's not an issue to me. There lies the biggest issue for detector manufacturers - pleasing everyone. We all have different preferences. [/QUOTE]
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Minelab's next gold machine
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