Two coil covers???????

[bloodyknees]

Was cleaning my coil the other day got an idea. I have a 1500 and alway use a coil cover. However, with the cover on, it becomes a round dish with small compartments that catch every thing from gravel to wood chips. I'm always having to flip the thing up to throw out the leaves chips etc. My idea is to get another cover and place it on the top of the coil to give it a soild appearance.
Looks like I could cut out a place where the shaft bolts on and would have to trim the lip enough to let it seat on the top of the coil.
Has anyone thought of this before. Would like to get some opinions. The covers are about 10-12 bucks. Not real cheep but not a major loss if it does not work.
And I know some of you are thinking "don't scan so close to the ground". Well-what can I say...."stuff happens."
Al

 

[cwilk]

Are you using the new coil or the older white one? I have never hunted with a coil cover and my coil has only a few small chips and dents but none that affect it's operation or come anywhere close to the wiring. Last spring when my pal was painting the bottom of his boat I applied a coating of marine epoxy to the bottom and sides of my stock coil. It has mostly worn off now but I think it protected it pretty well. I detect a lot and in that period I've probably dug over 30,000 targets. I always scan as close to the ground as possible. Most of the chips on mine are from hitting rocks or hunting in gravely areas.

If your problem is merely an annoyance, I'd continue as you are hunting. If it is affecting your results, I'd try your fix or removing the coil cover entirely. If you're still using the white coil, you might try the newer Rhino Tuff coil.

How's about posting some pics from your next hunt?

Hoping your kness are on the mend,

Chris

 

[shawnrmartin]

I gave up on coil covers a few years ago, when the spray on truck bedliner became available at Autozone.
Started out with a good thick 4 coats, and just add a coat every year or so as it wears down.

 

[Uncle Willy]

I never use a cover and that is one of the main reasons. Your idea should work but will add more weight and affect the balance.

Bill

 

[bloodyknees]

I am very careful to prevent any damage. But prefere to use the cover. Those darn coils are expensvie. And accidents can happen. I may never try the "top cover" thing cause it's really not a big problem. But might give be something to do during the 100+ degree days.
Thanks for your replies.
Al