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H Connell Raate
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I'm a retired truck driver and I love to use my metal detectors (2) here in Central New York State and have been "swinging the coil" since 2002. In 2016 I was invited to join "The Ring Finders", a worldwide group of professional people that metal detect and when contacted by anyone that has lost something, search for and most times find lost rings, cell phones, ear rings, etc. (most anything made of metal) that have been lost at the beaches, parks, back yards etc.. Search for us @ www.theringfinders.com
I hunt a lot at the local beaches but I do hunt the local parks also. During the winter my wife and myself go to the Caribbean where we also do lots of metal detecting on those beaches. Anyway please like, subscribe and by all means comment and let me know whats on your mind!
* Member of The Ring Finders
H.Connell.Raate@TheRingFinders.com
theringfinders.com
THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!
I'm a retired truck driver and I love to use my metal detectors (2) here in Central New York State and have been "swinging the coil" since 2002. In 2016 I was invited to join "The Ring Finders", a worldwide group of professional people that metal detect and when contacted by anyone that has lost something, search for and most times find lost rings, cell phones, ear rings, etc. (most anything made of metal) that have been lost at the beaches, parks, back yards etc.. Search for us @ www.theringfinders.com
I hunt a lot at the local beaches but I do hunt the local parks also. During the winter my wife and myself go to the Caribbean where we also do lots of metal detecting on those beaches. Anyway please like, subscribe and by all means comment and let me know whats on your mind!
* Member of The Ring Finders
H.Connell.Raate@TheRingFinders.com
theringfinders.com
THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!
High School ring lost @ Syracuse University Found
Emma was practicing hitting some soft balls just outside her residence at Syracuse University. She had taken off her high school ring and placed it on here backpack. This is a video of my search to find her ring.
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Metal detecting along the St Lawrence River
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I took a day and did some MD on some of the beaches along the St Lawrence River.
Sylvan Beach July 2022 RITS
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After two years of people not going to the beaches in great numbers because of the pandemic, 2022 has arrived and the people are back. Today Penny and myself used our metal detectors on the beach. It's not a good as the "good ol days" but there are targets to be had. It's a long video, but hopefully you will enjoy it, plus there is a "ring in the scoop".
Green Lakes and the beach has a surprise
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March 17th and the "luck of the Irish" shines on us, so Penny and myself go to Green Lakes State Park for some metal detecting. Penny found a real gem.
Ring lost while sliding down a hill in Ithaca- Found
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Kate lost her ring while sliding down a hill in Ithaca NY. This is a video of the search for her lost ring
How to build a cardboard box for shipping
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In this video I show how I build cardboard box using one that I was going to recycle, to make a box for a item that I must return.
Lights on the Lake 2021 Short version
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This is the SHORT version of Lights on the Lake 2021 held on Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool New York. This version starts @ the ticket booth and goes all the way to the exit. There is no talking etc, just Christmas music and the wonderful light display. Please let me know in the comments it you would like to see this short version, of the longer one with all advertisements etc.
Lights on the Lake 2021 - complete drive thru from Parkway to Long branch Rd.
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Onondaga County Parks Dept. for the last 32 years have put up a drive thru Christmas Light display along the north east shore of Onondaga Lake just north of Syracuse New York. Over the 32 years this display has grown every year. This is my 6th year of filming the total display - all 2 miles. Blue tooth this video to your large screen TV, pop some popcorn, sit back and enjoy. Merry Christmas.
Ring lost on Rugby Field at Colgate University, FOUND
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Kate lost her High School ring while running along the Rugby field in Colgate University. This is the story of the recovery of her ring.
Where have all the coins gone?
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In this video I wonder why lately there seems to be less coins on the beach. I think I know the reason, what do you think?
The Interview
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I'm interviewed by a young lady that was in the Army and attending Syracuse University for a video class that was part of her training in the Army. This interview was done in 2000, but I had it in a private file for the last two years not wanting to release it thinking that it was too self serving. On the urging of my family, here it is.
Green Lakes SP. Dry sand in September. Lots of coins
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My MD partner, Penny and myself work the "dry" sand at Green Lakes State Park, the third week of September 2021. There were LOTS of coins but no "bling bling". Please watch as I question what has happen during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Found, man's wedding ring lost in Oneida Lake
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Greg and his wife Jo Ann were boating on Oneida Lake, 3 mile bay. While in the water Greg lost is wedding band. This is the video of our search for his wedding band. Enjoy
"Mothers" Ring found while searching on Sandy Island Beach
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Penny and myself were on a search for a lost wedding band on Sandy Island Beach. While searching for this ring I found another one, a "mother's ring" which I would like to find the owner. Please watch this video to see if you know who lost it.
Ring lost on Oneida Shores Beach, on Oneida Lake, FOUND
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It's Saturday afternoon and I'm just hanging loose around the house and the phone rings. A young lady is there and she is upset and exceeded. She has lost her ring while swimming in the shallow water on Oneida Shores Beach which is on Oneida Lake just north of the city of Syracuse New York. To paraphrase a movie quote - "who you going to call" well in this case - a member of THE RING FINDERS.
Lights on the Lake, 2020 Onondaga County (Syracuse) NY
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Lights on the Lake, 2020 Onondaga County (Syracuse) NY
Fair Haven beach and there is "bling" in the scoop
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Fair Haven beach and there is "bling" in the scoop
Green Lakes, searching the dry sand. Lots of coins
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Green Lakes, searching the dry sand. Lots of coins
Sylvan Beach NY and I find some GOLD in my scoop
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Sylvan Beach NY and I find some GOLD in my scoop
I have a ring search for a wedding set lost at Billington bay on Oneida Lake
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I have a ring search for a wedding set lost at Billington bay on Oneida Lake
Sterling silver ring found, did you lose it?
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Sterling silver ring found, did you lose it?
Ring is lost on Fair Haven beach in New York.
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Ring is lost on Fair Haven beach in New York.
Nikki, with my help, finds her rings lost for 2 weeks.
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Nikki, with my help, finds her rings lost for 2 weeks.
Replacing deck wheels on John Deere 62 mower deck
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Replacing deck wheels on John Deere 62 mower deck
I lost a ring
Do you still metal detect still? I’m new to the hobby and live near Syracuse
Pretty soon you will need a permit for walking on the beach, Its a joke tax payer's going threw this!
My Excal2 just 'bit the bullet' and seeing other vids and yours it's almost 90% the fairly new battery 1-2 years old that has crapped out on me. Appreciate the video. Thank you!
Here is the link to Maxxpacks website Be sure the you order the battery for Excalibur 800- 1000 maxxpacks.com/collections/minelab-batteries
Hi Good video! where can I find the information about the o-rings used? eg the size of the o-ring in the battery pack? any ideas? thanks
Most hardware stores have "O" rings, most times they have a large selection of all different sizes, just take your old one and match it up.
@@hconnellraate2474 thanks. But searching for this specific size
I thought you were going to actually rebuild the battery pack not just replace the battery pack, but thanks for making the video anyway.
Yes, your correct. Poor choice of words on my part.
Thanks for the question. The answer, most times. ALL STATE PARKS REQUIRE a permit, and worst of all each region issues their own. Here is CNY we need a permit for CENTRAL, ($10), FINGER LAKES ($15) and then St. LAWRENCE ($10), and then the permit is only good on the beach ( water and dry sand only) between the Tuesday after labor day until May 15th. Permits run from Jan 1st thru Dec 31st, so that requires that you need to purchase another permit in the spring of the following year, but then you have your permit for the fall searching. The Onondaga County parks (Oneida Shores & Jamesville Beach) also require a permit but there is no charge for the permit. I only know of one beach that is OPEN year around and free and that is Sylvan Beach. Good luck with your searches. There are LOTS of us using detectors around CNY so if you ever need some help, just ask, even someone that you meet on the beach. Connell
I just got into the metal detecting hobby. I am local to you. Do I need a permit to detect in the area?
Well I learned something from your video that I hadn’t thought of!! Thanks!
Nice video and Finds. Happy Hunting and Good Luck 👍👍
From the Bronx NYC. Always enjoy your videos
Thank you for your compliment
Hay I'm bob from blossvale by sylvan beach want to go out hunting some time message me
Yes, that sounds good. The big problem right now is that most of the beaches are closed to MD, and between Penny and myself Sylvan beach has been pretty well picked over. If someone else does not get onto the beach until sometime after Labor Day, then we would go back again this year. Anyway send me your phone number and we can talk and make plans for a hunt somewhere. Connell
Who ever thought of using plastic wheels on a mower needs to be beaten with a stupid stick. I have a JD 62C mower. It is a constant battle of replacing the plastic wheels and the metal axles.
Well done Connell, not an easy search in those conditions, way to stick with it you made her year!
What part of NY I live in Saratoga county John Deere are great I do all kinds with my Deere on my channel
Onondaga County, just north of Syracuse.
I'm in Genesee County, between Buff. & Roch.!
Hi Connell I’m currently trying to rebuild my original Excalibur as the pin is all cracked up it’s the first model the pod is totally sealed but on opening looks like it had some leaking damage What was the name of the company that sent you the battery’s ?
The name of the company is MAXXPACKS MaxxPacks.com 1818 STATE HWY 175 RICHFIELD WI, 53076 Email: sales@maxxpacks.com Phone: 262.623.6640 They are very good people up there so give them a call and I'm sure if they can help you they will. Here's hoping that you can "fire up" the old girl again. Connell
Good video, good explanation.
Getting ready to tackle this on my 54C Deck…same parts etc as the 62C deck. Same tractor for me as well the JD X-585 4x4…thank you 🙌
Great tips, thank you and have a good Christmas
You made their day Connell. Congrats, another great job!!!
Yay! Thank you!
GREAT Connell!!!
Thank you Daniele. Brie did a great job and the Army is lucky to have her;
I’m kind of scared detecting beeches in case I find a needle !
I have found needles on a few beaches but the worst was on the "local beaches"in Hawaii. It seems that the local's can only be on the beaches at night IF they are fishing. So the locals bring a fishing pole and a sand spike, but no bait. Then they put the sand spike into the sand, cast the line out with a sinker but no bait, start a fire and then smoke their Maui whowi ( marijuana ) On those beaches if you run your MD you will find LOTS of nails (because the locals use old pallets), sinkers, and needles. But sadly, no bling. I did not find any needles on the resort beaches.
You hit again Connell, congrats from Italy!!!
Thanks Daniele, every time I find a lost ring I get a picture of the owners "smile" but you never get to see my smile. I love finding and returning rings and my smile is as big or bigger.
You rock Connell!!!
Thanks Daniele, here is hoping that I can find the owner.
Will the new batteries work on my “original” Excalibur (BBS Technology) machine?
Both of my Excalibur batteries just crapped out after many years of use, and I was about ready to buy a couple of new ones. Thanks to your excellent video, I will now rebuild them both! Thanks for posting this!
Your welcome. My "rebuilt" battery is still giving me many hours of enjoyment after 3 years for just a little time and money spent to rebuild it.
“ The search for Adirondack gold” text written by a man who looked many places in the Adirondacks. Truman Hurd found gold in NY state. Look him up.
Great job 👍 thanks just found your channel liked 👍 and subscribed 👍
Thank you Daniele. Cell phones are so important for young people these days. Their whole lives are on them, and when they lose the phone, they are "lost" and "out of contact" with the world. His connection was reconnected, and he had a BIG smile for me.
Where do I buy the batteries?
Is the new batteries charger when you get it in the mail.
I think you mean CHARGED. Yes, but not fully. You should put it on your charger intl fully charged.
Good job Connell!!
Thank you for posting ! This was driving me nutzzzzzzzzzzz ‼️ on getting these bolts out ‼️
How does this not start a forest fire?
I bring a chair and keep an eye on it.
Thank you. Going to do this with my 1998 Exc. 1000. Original battery still in it but dead.
Junky music for the video...
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Thanks for posting
Hi! Good work! But now I'm using (and producing) li-ion battery in my excalibur. It's modern and provides more operation time. If you are interesting, just tell me.
You make great stuff
Once charged the Excalibur I battery should be putting out 14.4volts and will stop working when it runs down to 11.4 volts and then requires charging again. It is also a good idea to completely drain the battery at least once a year. I made up a fitting with a light globe and leave it on overnight then recharge from their. Thank you for your info. I’ll have to see if those replacement batteries are available in Australia. GLHH.
Thanks Relic for the kind words. Yes I agree, do discharge the battery at least once a year, and as far as being able to get the battery pack replacement in Australia, Maxxpacks is a Canadian company and ships to the US, so getting one to you should be not much of a problem.
Nice try, Connell. I recently had a search where I spent 3 hours in a park, then 4 hours at a friend of the client's looking for a ring. No luck. She text me the next day to tell me she found it in her house. I was happy that she found it. Hopefully this girl's ring turned up. Keep at it my friend!
Hay I'm bob you still detecting
Hi Connell, nice RITS congrats!!!
Thanks Daniele, yes is is a very nice ring. The owner must be devastated so I hope to be able to find him and return this ring to him.
I ddon't care how long the video is. Anything you impart I pay attention.
The "air gap" is our biggest problem. That is way the manufactures all say swing the coil level to the ground and as close to the ground as possible. Hard to do in snow.
Good to see you out hunting again.
Thank You
nice hunt
Thank you
Well done!!!!
Thank You
Great Job Connell. Emotional video, could feel her joy. I'll say it again, great job on the find in those conditions and a very nice moment caught in your camera. Marty
Thanks Marty, yes it was a tough hunt because of the waves, but the "smile" was worth it all. BTW how's things going in North Carolina, I miss you and we have to catch up again soon. We will have to go together again soon by land-line.
Great video and thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thanks for the reply, and I hope my sharing some knowledge saves you a good amount of money.
Well done Sir ... thanks for sharing =)
Thank you George