1500 accessories

[Nimrod]

I've got 5 inches of snow on the ground so my new 1500 is still untested in the dirt. I've watched the video a few times and have been practicing all the functions with air tests to pass the time. But I got to thinking about accessories and was wondering if there are any that I should look into before spring gets here. I have the stock 9.5 inch PROformance coil, coil cover, rain cover, SunRay GI-1 probe, Gray Ghost headphones, and all the standard recovery tools. I really don't want a larger coil, but I was thinking about asking Santa for a 4.5" Scorcher coil. Any other accessories that I should be looking at adding?

 

[Uncle Willy]

Sounds like you're pretty well fixed Nimmy. If you feel you need another coil the Sniper would be good as it's a killer in trash and up close to metal objects like playground equipment. But it doesn't image. We would all like a small imaging coil but it's tough getting one transmitter and two receivers into that tiny space. Hope you get a chance to get out before Spring.

Bill

 

[bloodyknees]

Uncle Willy - This may be a stupid question, but please help me understand something here. When you-all (yes I'm from Texas) mention "4.5 scorcher coil" or "sniper coil" I assume you are talking about the same coil. The reason I ask is because I'm going down to my nearest detector sales store in a few days to buy the new pro-pointer and the 4.5 coil for my 1500. I've done business with them before and I'm sure they can steer me in the right direction but I want to be sure before I go. I have an old catalog from them that lists a 4.5 GTI NON-IMAGING COIL. Is this the only 4.5 coil garrett makes for the 1500?
Also, I know it is non-imaging but will it show depth same as the standard coil?
Thanks - Al

 

[cwilk]

I'd go for the sniper coil. It is also hany to have a second lower rod assembly and keep the coil mounted on it permanantly. I use my 4.5 incher several times a month in trashy areas and around play equipment. I like to use a real good set of kneepads when detecting. I only use one on my right knee most of the time.

Do you have a gigantic box for all the coins and jewelry you are going to find? I use all sorts of tackle organizers and craft boxes to organize mine. It adds up very quickly especially with a great detector like a 1500.

Other items I use all the time but not required are a digital scale accurate down to a tenth of a gram, a rock tumbler for cleaning clad coins, and a digital camera which you must own anyway.

Chris

PS What you really need is a trip to someplace warm! I'd be going crazy waiting.

 

[cwilk]

You are right on all accounts. The 4.5 inch scorcher is too small to contain the necessary extra coils to allow for imaging. Sniper is a generic term we use here to describe smaller coils. I think the 4.5 inch coil for the 150 and the 250 are actually named Sniper so be careful. What you want is 4.5 inch Scorcher (non-imaging) coil for the 1500/2500.

I am not speaking for UW but he answered this question for me a year ago so I pass on what the master has taught me.

Chris

 

[Nimrod]

Thanks for all the tips. And yes, I plan on hitting a few schools while I am down in Florida.

 

[Uncle Willy]

You lucky dog. Good luck on your hunts. Be sure and post some pics when you get back.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yes, there are no small imaging coils for the GTI's.

Bill

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

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[John-Edmonton]

I think the 4.5" coil is the better choice. The stock coil gets great depth! Other then that, looks like you have everything you need

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yeah Nimmy is pretty well loaded for bear. Wish I was going with him.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

Why is that? I just don't understand that part of the world back there with parks and schools being off limits whereas everything out here is wide open.

Bill

 

[cwilk]

I recall reading something (maybe from you) about a lot of fenced in school yards in Fla. but I recall seeing many that weren't last time I was there. I haven't detected in Fla. in years.

Chris