Bun in the oven

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I hunt on my lunchbreak at work and so carry my F-75 in the rear of my VW Jetta wagon. It has a sliding "bed" cover that protects the back from direct sun (buckskin colored interior). Out of fear and curiosity I put a very accurate digital thermometer (from a chicken brooder) in the back with my equipment. Today it read 118

 

[North Georgia Relics]

n/t

 

[Bill Ladd]

With a Fisher unit like the C$ or Edge, on real hot days I would slide the control box off the rod & bring it into the office with me just to be safe. The F75/T2 are a little tougher as the box does not come off really. But if it's really hot you may wanna get a duffle bag or something & just bring it into work with you.....
HH,
Bill

 

[jim tn]

That is what I used to do, bring it into my office. Everyone knew in I was metal detecting nuts, anyway. HH jim tn

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Guess I'll have to go the duffel route. Everyone knows I MD, as I detect a park just walking distance from work. They also know I shoot and hunt. Might get them thinking I've gone postal.

Serve 'em right.

 

[Scully]

Some of the epoxy's used in the coils can soften in extream heat and if your coil windings move that coil is toast. I worry more about the coils than I do the electronics, but I never plan on leaving any of my prize machines in a hot vehicle, I just dont want to take the chance. If I have to I will bag it and bring it into my work area.

 

[Bill Ladd]

I should have said take the box AND coils into the office with you on very hot days if your going to hunt after work.....
Thanks Scully

 

[Low-Boy/LCPM]

Park in the shade with the windows cracked a bit that might cool it off a bit.