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Is the tekpointer for me??
- Thread starter slingshot
- Start date
Hi slingshot,
I have two Tekpoints kind of by accident. One is the newer version 2 model and one has been upgraded to version 2 for free by FTP after it was obviously not working correctly. They are very sensitive pinpointers and they work well.
I have found that I accidentally depress the functions button too often and put it into the settings adjust mode. It is easy to retune and I love the 2 AA batteries (I use rechargeables) as opposed to using 9Vs. It does very well on small low conductors too.
I have the Quest Xpointer land only version. I have not tried the waterproof one. It is also a very sensitive pinpointer but more at the tip than the TekPoints 360 degrees. Also, the Tekpoint is much better at picking up tiny low conductors.
It is not as deep as the TekPoint (about an inch or so less). It is very sturdy and has caused me no problems so far except for one big one: it is a 9V battery devouring hog. I use NiMH rechargeable 9Vs. They last max 4 hours..........which is pretty pitiful.
A good quality alkaline will last about 8 hours. Also, to me the On/Off button and settings button are very hard to engage unlike the Tekpoint which to me is too easy.
Garrett buttons are definitely my favorites but the Propointer falls short of the sensitivity of the Quest and Tekpoint from my experience.
Anyway both are excellent pinpointers for the money in my opinion.
Jeff
I have two Tekpoints kind of by accident. One is the newer version 2 model and one has been upgraded to version 2 for free by FTP after it was obviously not working correctly. They are very sensitive pinpointers and they work well.
I have found that I accidentally depress the functions button too often and put it into the settings adjust mode. It is easy to retune and I love the 2 AA batteries (I use rechargeables) as opposed to using 9Vs. It does very well on small low conductors too.
I have the Quest Xpointer land only version. I have not tried the waterproof one. It is also a very sensitive pinpointer but more at the tip than the TekPoints 360 degrees. Also, the Tekpoint is much better at picking up tiny low conductors.
It is not as deep as the TekPoint (about an inch or so less). It is very sturdy and has caused me no problems so far except for one big one: it is a 9V battery devouring hog. I use NiMH rechargeable 9Vs. They last max 4 hours..........which is pretty pitiful.
A good quality alkaline will last about 8 hours. Also, to me the On/Off button and settings button are very hard to engage unlike the Tekpoint which to me is too easy.
Garrett buttons are definitely my favorites but the Propointer falls short of the sensitivity of the Quest and Tekpoint from my experience.
Anyway both are excellent pinpointers for the money in my opinion.
Jeff
