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any pin pointers for sale - garrett or minelab or whites
grizl  
Posted : Friday, 13 June 2014 6:39:37 PM(UTC)
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hi my garrett pin pointer keeps falsing for no reason so im after a pinpointer anything out there
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sycotoad  
Posted : Saturday, 14 June 2014 3:04:51 PM(UTC)
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Just some advice -

Is yours still under warranty - if it is contact Garrett in the US & I am sure their customer support will help

Or

Take the rubber On/Off pad out - Then the battery and leave battery cover off - Then give it a good blow out and place on top of hot water cylinder (overnight) - Put back together & see if it still false's - If you can afford to get a can of compressed air & contact cleaner from Dick Smiths that would help -

Finally check inside your batter cover cap as it should have a small pad (rubber/foam) that pushes the 9v battery down tighter as you screw the cap down - If its not here, add your own

I hope this helps and I am sure Garrett will help

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jimmy bedrock  
Posted : Saturday, 14 June 2014 4:35:59 PM(UTC)
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Yes do what sycotoad said and if all else fails and you have to get a new one get a cover :)
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LBD  
Posted : Saturday, 14 June 2014 11:10:07 PM(UTC)
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What sort of range do these things have and will they "see " Iron sand streaks or am I way off the mark with my understandings here?

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kiwijw  
Posted : Tuesday, 17 June 2014 9:10:06 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: LBD Go to Quoted Post
What sort of range do these things have and will they "see " Iron sand streaks or am I way off the mark with my understandings here?


Check this comparison between the Minelab Pro Find 25 & the Garrett Pinpointer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-Y2kl0GBM

JW :)
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creamer  
Posted : Thursday, 19 June 2014 10:49:00 AM(UTC)
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Interesting comparison and i see their both at the same price.

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