Is The Cold Draining Your Batteries Prematurely? If So....Try This :cam: :nerd:

[John-Edmonton]

These methods work well on the Garrett GTI Series and the Garrett ACE Series metal detectors. If you swing another make or model, you will have to try a different approach, but the same principles prevail. Keeping the batteries warm keeps them running longer, and keeping the electronics warm, keeps the LCD from slowing down and the knobs from getting stiff. Remember to read your manual and operate your detector at the recommended temperature range. If your detector permanently malfunctions from operating in the cold, it could void your warranty. Now having said that, I have run my ACE 250 at - 25 with no problems, and -10 with my GTI & GTA models.

Supplies - Some air activated hand warmers (Wal-Mart)
- Duck tape
- Bubble wrap (small bubble type)

GTI Series Below:

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Grab one of those hand warmers, activate as per the instructions written on the package, set behind the LCD as shown, cover with some bubble wrap (helps insulate the hot-pack)then apply duck tape to secure it. Make sure you cover the whole hot-pack.

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To save the battery life, us the same procedure as above, only attach the hot pack underneath the battery pack.

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[dahut]

Ahhh, you know winter is soon upon us, when John does the "Keep Your Batteries Warm" bit. I wait all year for it!
Thanks, John!

 

[Uncle Willy]

I don't have to worry about that because I ain't venturing out when it's that cold. I hate cold!! I spent too many winters in wide open 50-60 - story high rises freezing my gonads off. If it's too cold for my tector is damned well too cold for this old boy.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

John needs to move to a warmer climate where he can hunt 365 days a year without all these problems.

Bill

 

[lazyaussie]

Hay John you should move to Australia were the only pack ya need to hang of ya detector is a nice cold six pack

 

[Uncle Willy]

I'm game. I always wanted to go to the Land of oz.

Bill