Coil shields do they work or interfere with detectors?

[firedup]

I am almost a newbie,(getting a detector soon). I have noticed in mags (pictures) that knowbody seems to use them. I don't understand why Can someone please explain this to me.

 

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[firedup]

Thanks for the input 05kas05 Im just trying to avoid as many curves as posible getting started.

 

[TheYAK]

They work fine for me, no issues....

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

The covers do not interfere with the detector, they are used to protect the coil from hitting rocks and against scratches and cracks. If you do not clean the dirt and sand out that gets under the coil, that can interfere with the detector but that is what is interfering, not the coil itself.

I don't use coil covers on my coils that I use for waterhunting, instead I use a Loctite marine epoxy, they are much easier to clean.

 

[Two Dogs]

Coil covers are a good investment I believe. I've always used them and have never had a problem. I will assume that if dirt or salt water got between the actual coil and the cover problems could arise. To prevent problems I use a light coat of sealer around the edge. This eliminates the possibility of anything getting between the coil and the cover. So far so good as they say. Good luck hunting. 2 dgs.

 

[CWnut]

Coil covers are a good investment if you ever decide to sell your detector. A coil that is all scratched up detracts quite a bit from the resell value.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I use 'em. Good investment? No worse than the rest of the detector.

They may tend to accumulate grit. Some fit better than others and don't allow much in. In most cases the grit and dust is the same as what you are swinging the coil over anyway so even picking it up has a neutral effect if you ground balance. You're also always waving a length of copper wire with the coil (the main connector) and that's not bothering the detector because it moves with the coil and is cancelled out. How much worse can some grit be? Those that detect in ferrite soil may have a problem if enough is hitching a ride, especially if they relocate to different soil carrying the ferrite grit.

I clean mine out when it is obviously dirty. Most times the dirt accumulation is tiny.

 

[WV Hillbilly]

I don't water hunt so I'll leave that to others . I treat my detectors like I do my hunting guns
& other things I have . In other words I don't beat my coil against rocks , ect . I also don't scrub
the coil on the ground except sometimes in grassy areas . I don't & never have used a coil cover .
I guess it's a matter of personal choice , hunting areas , ect . Personally I think the hours I get to
spend detecting are to important to add another possible problem . I have a hard enough time
trying to figure out wheather it's a pulltab or an old nickel without worring about dirt , ect , in my
coil cover . If I ever wear it out I'll just buy another one . HH

 

[johnnycat]

I've used them since they were available. I don't think they hinder the detector in any way. If you use them be sure to seal it with a good silicone material. I used the type that goes on white but dries clear. You can't even see it. Let it dry for a couple of days. Also, I was told not to use the liquid nails type.

 

[firedup]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I think i will start with a cover and get used to it. Thanks again firedup

 

[luvsdux]

Have read several posts that claim they got better depth without them. The manufacturers claim they don't affect detection negatively at all and in my own experience, I haven't found them to be a problem and use them all the time. It doesn't stand to reason, with all the "to do" about depth, for the factories to offer an accessory that hinders performance. I have heard that black (iron rich) sand between the cover and the coil can be a problem if not cleaned out. My two bits.
HH
Bill

 

[txkickergirl]

I use them but I do clean them every time. I do sweep mine on the ground especially in a couple places that I hunt, also being out in the brush a good amount of time it does help protect the coils. Infact after a day in the cat claw I wish I was wearing one.