8x11 coil cover removal.

[jld66]

Has anyone removed the 8x11 coil cover yet for cleaning? If so, what is the best way to go about it without cracking it? Hopefully it is not a major pain. I did crack my 8x9 one. would not want to do it to this one and have found a youtube vid on it yet. Thanks...

 

[pinenut]

While I haven't actually done mine, I'd suggest heating it up under the sink faucet with warm, then hot water. Should make it plyable and keep it from cracking. ^_^

 

[kaolinwasher]

find something with a good edge but not to hard and go around and lightly tap all around and it will come off like use a light tapper like a tooth brush and tap on your soft chisel maybe a small wood dowel

 

[V3i/MXT Pro]

Peel a little bit of the coil cover back with your fingers and slip a credit card in that slot. Gently slide the credit card around the perimeter of the coil and the cover will pop right off like magic.

 

[RLOH]

I use popscicle sticks. I find a spot where I can get the end of the stick in it and then gently work it around. I sometimes use up to three sticks. If you do crack the cover, it will not hinder the performance. It will be easier to get off the next time.

 

[chainsmoker]

I use guitar picks. After you get the outside edges loosened a little don't force it off, carefully work around the middle too. When you get the entire cover worked down about a quarter inch it will pull straight off. A lot of soil between the coil and cover makes it tough.

 

[jld66]

Good suggestions, thanks all

 

[Mega]

I dont use coil covers as a general rule,never worn a coil out yet in all the years that i have been detecting,the 11x8 coil on my Trident Extreme broke in half when i attempted to take mine off.If i am honest i am slightly disappointed in the overall performance of the coil,its not great at pinpointing i find.