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deFRAGer's finds

Iggyrulz		Posted : Wednesday, 23 April 2014 10:07:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Maybe? I am sure someone out there will come up with a possible cause, I am new also so not a lot of help. Good luck sorting it. just a thought are you using earphones? if so how long is the cord, the mighty F4 isn't picking that up by any chance?

deFRAGer		Posted : Wednesday, 23 April 2014 10:12:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 8/04/2014(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 3 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Iggyrulz Maybe? I am sure someone out there will come up with a possible cause, I am new also so not a lot of help. Good luck sorting it. just a thought are you using earphones? if so how long is the cord, the mighty F4 isn't picking that up by any chance? No, that's my next job, finding some good cheap headphones.
		Fisher F4 / Garrett Pro-Pointer / Lesche Dig Tool \| 2014 Totals: Silver coins: 9 / Spending: $7

Mudwiggle		Posted : Thursday, 24 April 2014 7:13:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Can confirm the "unidentified coin" is a Post Office lead seal. F4 noise could be if the cable is too loosely wrapped down near the coil. Give a bit of a loop to allow coil adjustment, then strap that sucker up tight up the shaft. Nice finds so far!

creamer		Posted : Thursday, 24 April 2014 8:41:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		That it is, a NZ Post bag seal. I have found quite a few of them. Hope you sus that beeping problem out. It's a long shot but i have found nearby powerlines to cause continuous beeping. Just a thought. .
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deFRAGer		Posted : Saturday, 26 April 2014 4:45:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 8/04/2014(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 3 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hi Guys, bit of an update I have not been detecting the last couple of days because my cheapo rechargeable 9v batteries died (as is won't charge again), so I have made an adapter for the F4 to accept AA batteries. Considering an alkaline 9v has about 500mAh, and an alkaline AA has about 2000mAh... I am hoping to get around 32 hours off 12 AA batteries (two lots of 6 AA's = 9v each). I have emailed Fisher, and the F4 will work with voltages down as far as 6.5v, so 12 rechargeable's will also work (two lots of 6 rechargeable AA's = 7.2v each), although using 14 rechargeables (7 & 7) will also work, and show full power on the display. Photos for those who are interested (yes those are the old rechargeable's now as dummys): And hopefully this also solves the beeping problem somehow
		Fisher F4 / Garrett Pro-Pointer / Lesche Dig Tool \| 2014 Totals: Silver coins: 9 / Spending: $7

deFRAGer		Posted : Tuesday, 6 May 2014 9:38:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 8/04/2014(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 3 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Still having the beeping problems again today... Same spot where it has been fine before, and I know there is no metal in the ground - I think there my be some kinda physical defect, does anyone know if there is somewhere I can send it to get it check out? Does Fisher do servicing? * Different sensitivity make no difference. * Gently tapping the unit while stationary can cause it to beep (you can imagine swinging it), the display shows random numbers * Turning the unit on / off makes no difference once it is in one of its 'fits' * Different types of batteries makes no difference. * Doesn't seem to do it when coil is disconnected, rather gives infrequent beeps with no coil connected. * All metals, discrimination, and pinpoint modes all affected. I have made sure the wire going to the coil is well out of the way, and neatly wound around the detector shaft. The coil itself looks fine, with no obvious damage, or pinched cable. When it snaps out of one of its 'fits', it functions normally. So :-(
		Fisher F4 / Garrett Pro-Pointer / Lesche Dig Tool \| 2014 Totals: Silver coins: 9 / Spending: $7

Iggyrulz		Posted : Wednesday, 7 May 2014 9:40:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Hi DeFrag, Give the boys @ Puiaki Supply, NZ Fisher agents a call. web is www.puiakisupply.co.nz They should be able to help you out.

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