coil cable has several cracks in the sleeve

[mad4wrecks]

The cable sleeve between the coil and electronics/headphones is cracked in several places. I mainly use the detector on the beach but it does get wet sometimes. Can I repair the cracks with heat shrink tubing or some other method or does the entire cable need replaced?

It is a DetectorPro Headhunter, about 10 years old.

Thanks for the advice.

 

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[OBN]

On the coil cable I would recommend using 3 n 1 shrink tubing or I can post a link for the wire that is used, just need to know how many wires are in the shell.

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Continuous-Flex Multi Conductor Cable Unshielded, 20/4 AWG, .25"

Minelab Excalibur wire, took me years to locate this stuff...

McMasterCarr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-electrical-wire/=keshxc



Since it is a PI, they sell shielded coil wire also, but it is a task to get a perfect splice.

 

[mad4wrecks]

Thank you for your valuable input. I may go that route. Waiting for a response from DetectorPro.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I have a DetectorPro coil that was given to me and is also cracked. I attempted to use heat shrink tubing but the salt water damage was worse than I expected. I wrote a thread here somewhere. I am still hoping to repair it so keep us updated. I would suggest to seal yours before it gets worse.




http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/other-brands/82565-detectorpro-headhunter-pi.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

On the coil cable I would recommend using 3 n 1 shrink tubing or I can post a link for the wire that is used, just need to know how many wires are in the shell.

**Link Removed in Original Post**

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Continuous-Flex Multi Conductor Cable Unshielded, 20/4 AWG, .25"

Minelab Excalibur wire, took me years to locate this stuff...

McMasterCarr

McMaster-Carr

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Since it is a PI, they sell shielded coil wire also, but it is a task to get a perfect splice.

Thanks. I may order some shielded wire. Any suggestions how I can splice so close to my coil?

 

[AngerManagement]

Joining and making sure every thing is water tight can be FUN.....

If you do not get good quality UV rated cable, your going to get cracked and split cables over time. For those on the beach; add some salt water and the problem gets worse....

Short cut on the quality of cable and you will pay for it in the end.