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Another Minelab 8″ BBS Coil Saved

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saltshaker

Sometimes a little work is needed to save a coil when you can longer get them and this last one was a clear example.

As you can see the coil has cracked … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged BBS coil repair, Metal detector coil repair, Minelab coil repair
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New Fully Waterproof Hydra-HP Headphones

April 21, 2025April 25, 2025 Saltshaker

Well now that I have some free time, I can do some more designing with the Hydra-HPs which were mainly for wading but now I am taking it a step further with … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Equinox Waterproof Headphones, Waterproof diving headphones, waterproof metal detecting headphones
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Another Modified Sea Ghost Equinox

November 20, 2024April 29, 2025 Saltshaker

Hey folks. It’s been a while but just thought I would post this quick update and upgrade for a friend of mine. He had a newer Sea Ghost case that I ordered … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Equinox, Minelab, Modified, Sea Ghost, Waterproof
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Modified Waterproof Sea Ghost Equinox Case w/ Remote PinPoint

January 15, 2023August 19, 2023 Saltshaker

Hey folks, the title says it all but here is a video of the Sea Ghost case for the Minelab Equinox with remote pinpoint switch.


Some things to add with the video … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Equinox Waterproof Headphones, Remote Pinpoint, Sea Ghost, Waterproof Minelab Equinox
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Mods and More Mods

November 11, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Got some new things I am working on for the Excalibur and Equinox….stay tuned.… Read the rest by clicking here.

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Hydra-HP-Elite Headphones

May 10, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Well if you have a XP Deus 2 then the Hydra-HPs are I now fitted the set for the wireless module.

These were created and modified to not only fit the Deus … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged XP Deus Custom Headphones
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Equinox and Excalibur Hydra-HPs

November 5, 2021August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

The first batch of prototypes are done. I call them prototypes just because I have done this before for the Excalibur years ago but never for the Equinox. They are basically the … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Custom Minelab Headphones, Hydra, Hydra-HP, Minelab Equinox Waterproof Headphones1 Comment
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Minelab Excalibur Coil Wiring Chart

November 3, 2021August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

If you plan to swap your coil or do the swap mod on your Excalibur then more than likely you will need the proper wiring chart. Of course a quick search will … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Excaibur Wiring Chart, minelab endcap wiring, Minelab Excalibur
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Custom Minelab Excalibur Decals

October 31, 2021August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

I while back I made custom decals for the Excalibur which was only intended for my custom Excal featured here:
https://detectingunderground.com/custom-modified-minelab-excalibur/
I even did custom colors as well as a Pirate version. … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Excalibur Decals
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Metal Detector Coil Repair

October 28, 2021August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Once in a while the wire on your coil may deteriorate and the jacket will peel. Unfortunately there is no way to replace the jacket but you can replace the wire instead … Read the rest by clicking here.

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  • Another Minelab 8″ BBS Coil Saved
  • New Fully Waterproof Hydra-HP Headphones
  • Another Modified Sea Ghost Equinox
  • Modified Waterproof Sea Ghost Equinox Case w/ Remote PinPoint
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  • Mods and More Mods
  • Excalibur Care & Maintenance
  • Hydra-HP-Elite Headphones
  • Gifts From The Gigmaster!
  • Quick Update
  • Equinox and Excalibur Hydra-HPs
  • Old Cut But No Gold