I'm a newbie to this hobby and I'm in the process of gearing up and watching instructional videos from people like you. You're pretty much my favorite. I hope I can eventually wrap my 74 year old brain around the operation of my Equinox 800 on the beaches of Northeast Florida. Right now it's pretty overwhelming to me. I'll keep at it till it sinks in. Keep the excellent videos coming, please.
Your comment is older and I apologize for how long it took me to respond. Thank you for the kind words and for the view. I hope over time you were able to get the machine setup perfectly for your adventures!
I like seeing comments like this as they keep me motivated to make these tutorials and reviews. Wishing you all the luck! Thank you for the view and comment!
This is EXACTLY what I needed. THANKS!! Retiring in a couple years, then full-time RV life. This will be ONE hobby - looking for meteorites in the desert. Great job with production. Thanks again.
Great hobby, you will love it! Have you seen any of my meteorite videos? This one is really good: ua-cam.com/video/_EWs_EFNDyY/v-deo.htmlsi=i1Dj5ZDH5WBWCXN_
I have had this machine since they came out and never really grasped how all the settings worked and the meanings but after this video of yours I now have a pretty firm understanding of the machine settings. Thank you for such an excellent and informative video.
That's fantastic! Exactly why I make these videos. Wouldn't hurt to watch it again every once in a while as there is a lot of information in this video. Thank you for the view and comment!
Just ran a crossed your video. Do not apologize for a long video. Your video is a wealth of information concerning the Minelab Equinox 800 that a lot of other websites will not have showing the operation and the functioning of those metal detectors. Thank you thank you very much and I will be looking for your other videos.
Thanks for the video Mark!! I just got a new/used Nox 800. I was using a Minelab 705 ( which I love) but the hubby upgraded me to the Nox. Your video was awesome and the information you provided was very helpful. I hate reading the manuals so your demonstrations were easier for me to watch and then try on my machine. I look forward to getting to knowing this machine as well as my 705. Thanks again!
Congratulations on a significant upgrade to your 705. You will do very well with the Equinox 800 and it is also incredible for small gold jewelry and even nuggets. I'm glad you were able to find the video helpful. Thank you for your view and kindest comment!
Drove 200 miles this afternoon to pick mine up. Put mine together while watching your video. Wasn't too long at all. Going to the Pro Tip video now. Thanks for making detecting more enjoyable! ⚒️
OK thank you! It's tough to get everything there is to say crammed into a short video. I finding out from you and many others that this type of video is OK to be lengthy and you can always skip to certain sections. Thanks again for the view and comment! 🤠
Thank you. I just bought the 800. Swung it for the first time today with my son. He loved it. We found a few can tops and bullet shells but it was so much fun finding them. Your info truly helped on our first swings. On to the tips and tricks now. Great video.
Thank you Wes for the view and comment. Lots of detectorists that we both know still prefer the Equinox 800 for gold over other VLF machines. Better than the Equinox 900 and the Manticore! Hope all is well.
This is one of the BEST videos I have seen. I have had a 800 NOX since about 2018. well 2 of them one was stolen when someone smashed my windows, in my car I learned more out of this video than I have of some of the others I have seen... I hunt in Washington State
Happy to see comments like this! Sorry to hear about the theft, I had a few machines stolen from my Jeep once but the guy was not smart and advertised them for sale on Craigslist. The local police setup a sting operation and arrested the thief and I got them all back. Thank you for the view and kindest comment!
Brass, many thanks, the most worthwhile time a person could spend trying to learn the 800, thank you, am overwhelmed by the help you have put together.
IMHO, you should stop worrying about making your videos short or shorter, etc... Your content is relevant, informative, and delivered well. I find it to be professionally structured and quite enjoyable. So make your videos as long as they need to be to share information or experiences with your fellow enthusiast. I guarantee this will be much more appreciated than leaving information out or abbreviating for the sake of trying to appease naysayers with short attention spans. The chapter options you offer are excellent as well. Thanks for your efforts, and good hunting. REP
@@BrassMedic just like he said don't worry about the short attention span viewers, as we know this hobby isn't for low IQ, short attention people, keep making your videos the way you want to. As long as your still enjoying the hobby and making great videos the rest will fall in place.
Thank you for this video!! Just got the Equinox 800 and this video is just the ticket!! Can’t thank you enough for sharing all of this super important information!! You’re a Legend 🙏🏼
Just bought one today. I have land in the mountains with old wagon trails that went through it and a natural spring where they would get fresh water. I’ve always been curious if I could find any old relics or treasures. I appreciate your videos as I am a beginner and your explanation was very easy to follow.
Thank you for watching the video. You have a very capable and powerful machine and you will find lots of quality items. The secret to finding the best coins and relics is research, and being the first detector ever to detect a site! Thanks again!
Thank you for the video it was very informative. Such a Great presentation,because I just purchased my mine lab equinox 800 lesson a week ago and it’s was pretty intimidating, trying to figure it out, by reading the instructions, but because of your video presentation walking folks through each step my confidence level went up 100%. Thanks again keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you, that is exactly what I am trying to accomplish with this video. The human brain retains way more information if you see and hear someone showing you information rather than just reading. Plus you can always go back and watch this video again anytime even right there on your cell phone. I sincerely appreciate the view and you taking the time to leave such an awesome comment!
Equinox 600 is a great machine I'm sure you'll do very well with it in that area. If you ever want to go look for relics there's lots of stuff around the Franconia exit on 40 historical sites and even meteorites out there in those areas. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching the video!
Thank you! Much appreciated. Comments like this keep me motivated to continue making these videos. Thank you for the view and taking the time to leave a comment! 🤠
@@BrassMedic i have been detecting for many many years with a whites. Had every whites up to the V3I. Yes i am old. Lol. I just got a new nox 800 and this video help so so much. Please keep it up. Thanks
Recently just ordered my nox 800 away over here in scotland 🏴 amazing video , ive watched numerous videos and ive personally found yours the most informative and helpful so thanks very much 👌
I just graduated from a low end detector. I still use the Nox turn on and go. Without any adjustments it kicks a$$ over what I had and loved. Things like an extension cord over an iron manhole cover OL ed(over loaded) my old machine. This one tells it like it is presenting the difference of copper and iron. A buried crushed beer can at 14 inches in gravel and dirt. Even found a partially rusted away sewing needle about 6 inches deep that my carrot would not react to. That was hard to find. I was stubborn enough to find what it was signaling. I have yet to really know much about the machine but when I do it will be even better. Notice I have not mentioned coins or better? Where I have been is the reason for that not the machine.
Yes the Equinox 800 is an amazing machine in many ways. Really good on gold nuggets too. I mean like one of the best machines ever made for gold nuggets. Also the target separation is exceptional there really is no need to upgrade that machine if you know it and like it stick with it. Thank you for your view and comment!
Years back I owned a White ( I think that was the manufacturer) and had a great time coin shooting in parks. Maybe I'll get back into it. Really enjoyed the thrill of uncovering something unique.
Pretty good video. I've just bought the 800 and this video explained the basics ready for me to go and have a dig. Ive just upgraded from the nokta simplex plus so this should be fun. Thanks, from England
Great video ,really well explained , this is the detector i have decided to get and now i fell i will be able to use it straight away :) On cars instead of the rubber bushes you use polypropylene bushes they don't wear as much and give a stiffer ride, they would work perfectly for the coil attachment and stop that breakage problem dead
That's awesome, good move that you won't regret! Best of luck with it and check out my other video on Pro Tips for the Equinox 800 as well. Thank you for the view and comment!! Mark
Excellent video, but I have some thoughts about the 800 that I'd like your opinions on. I've seen quite a few comments from Equinox owners regarding the quality of the build of the Equinox metal detectors, and also about water damage to these machines that are advertised as 100% waterproof.
Hi Doug, Thank you for you view and comment/question. Yes, I have seen many complaints as well and I worry about this with my machine as well. If I'm going out on a really wet, rainy or stormy day I always take either my Minelab CTX-3030 or the Nokta Makro Simplex+ which is super easy to clean mud off of and built to withstand all the elements. Cheers, Mark
I sold my Garrett AT Pro for one of these. The learning curve on the Equinox is so much more.... I know it's a better detector, but there's something to be said about the ease of use, even with experience. I didn't always get the best depth with the AT Pro, but I paid for that thing 3-4 times over. Few gold coins with it too. Need to get more time with the Equinox, but first few times out have been a struggle.
This is to be expected and I will say that somebody who has hundreds of hours on a mediocre machine is always going to do better than somebody who's brand new to a complicated machine. I too have lots of buddies that found incredible things with their AT Pro. I see that this is an older comment I'm trying to catch up on all my comments so I apologize that I missed this one. Hopefully by now you figured out the 800 or perhaps you've already upgraded to the Manticore? Thank you for your view and comment!
Hi awesome video thank you my question is between the 600 700 800 I am a newbie can you suggest which I should invest in please I live out skirts of Boston ? Much appreciated!
I see that you asked me this question over a year ago and I apologize I'm just now seeing it I'm attempting to answer every single question on my whole Channel. I wonder which machine you ended up picking? It does have a lot to do with your budget. And like with anything you get what you pay for. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
A Nice tip on the Face plate / Screen protector, Cut the Black part of it and all the other you can use as a new screen protector and your black indicators can stay on the machine, so now you have a bunch of spares 😉
At 21:09 you mention it's a good idea to get after market metal washers to protect the coil attachment so it doesn't get broken off. Where can I get the washers?
I have seen them for sale on Detect-Ed but they now only sell the rubber upgrades. Check Steve's Detector Rods online, he sells spacers Model Number: EQACC-02 and I know the size you need in stainless steel would be 18mm in diameter, by 0.2 mm thick with a hole of 10 mm diameter. Hope this helps! Thanks, Mark 🤠
Outlaw metal detectors sell a stabilizer that fits on the tab on the 800, which really adds extra protection for the tabs to prevent them from breaking off. They come in orange and other colors.
I don't attach the Velcro to the coil wire that way because I swap between a 6"-11" coil the coils don't include them I might try to find extras to use them your way. What I do is wrap them around the shaft so I can loosen them enough to pull the cable through until I buy extra shafts also then it will change again. But I do like your way 😊
Incredible! Did I miss it or did you mention your height or whatever your thought process is for choosing the longest position for the forearm brace? I'm probably over-thinking it but I want to make sure my ergonomics are dialed in and right now I'm not quite there. Also, when in pinpoint mode and you say "right on it," does that mean that the target is dead center under the coil, about where the the pole connects?
Great questions, you will want to the velcro strap about an inch below your elbow. And the pinpoint is exactly in the center of the coil. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
Great idea, if that area was good enough for Natives to thrive, it likely had other occupations where coins and relics could have been lost. Thank you for the view and for your comment!
This is a great machine to start out this hobby with. I have a few good tutorial videos on this machine. It is a very capable detector that will serve you very well. You will have success and not get frustrated with it where it will end up in a hall closet or on the garage wall never to be used again. You will find treasures!! This machine is on sale right now at the lowest price ever and you can get an additional 5% off with my coupon code at checkout (BRASSMEDIC). Thank you for the view and comment/question! highplainsprospectors.com/products/minelab-equinox-800-metal-detector/?ref=BRASSMEDIC
Hi there! Thank you for the video, i learned a few things and i have had my nox for over 2 years. At 37:59 you mentioned your pro video and threshold. Can you point me in the right direction for the video and time, i am not able to find it. Thank you again!
Where was this vid when I bought my Nox a couple years ago ? So wanted to wrap the machine around a tree then slit my wrists. Great refresher course. I have the monster too. Do you find the nox better for gold ? I've only used the GM1000 for nugs....And the monster is great for gold jewelry. Takes all the guess work out of the decision to dig or not. its either ferrous or not. All my gold has come up with the 1000
Darn, I wish I could have made this video earlier then! I know what you mean, these incredible machines can really be intimidating and finicky. My Gold Monster 1000 literally paid for itself the first 3 times I took it out! When set up correctly that machine is absolutely money. Like you said, it's a dig, no dig system and takes all the guess work out. My only complaint is it lacks depth over the Equinox 800 with the 11" coil on deep nuggets. Best practice is, hit a patch first with the Gold Monster, then Equinox 800 then come back in low and slow with a GPX-6000 or SDC-2300 and lastly with the GPZ-7000! Of course that's like $20k worth of machines there. But that would be the best way to do it if you could afford it. I really do think that the Minelab Equinox 800 is the best VLF gold detector on the market today (Fall 2022). Thanks for the view and comment! Best of luck out there 🤠⛏️
This is a sweet machine.. just so hard to know which one to buy. Save for the deus and be able to upgrade it and buy more pieces later on, or get a minelab.. idk, it would be so nice to get one for $200 and everyone was like yeh, that’s a great detector.
This is a great question and a difficult decision for everyone in your shoes. I assume you're comparing that Equinox 800 to the original XP Deus and not the new XP Deus II? If so those are both machines that have been replaced by newer versions and the used sales Market is at about the same price on both. If that's the case let me know and I can give you some more advice but if you're talking about the new XP Deus 2 metal detector that is a whole different subject. Let me know what you're thinking about here and I'll give you some advice. Thank you for watching the video and for your great question. Happy holidays!
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for the view and great question! So a little story about that.... Many years ago I was detecting at an older county fairgrounds and at the base of a tree got a typical pull tab signal of 22 (back in the Etrac days) and sure enough it was a beaver tail pull tab. Got another 22 right next to it, was another pull tab, got a 3rd signal right next to those and I still to this day don't know why I even dug it?? I would have bet the farm it was going to be a 3rd pull tab, when it popped out I literally could believe it, it was a beautiful men's ring, an 18k gold wedding band! Luckily this happened to me like 20 years ago and it taught me a very valuable lesson. If you don't dig pull tabs your going to miss gold rings! So to answer your question besides gold rings, you could miss some older trade tokens too. Mayba a half dime or 3 cent piece if in an old enough area in NY. But if your just trying to find clad and silver only and want skip the PITA tabs, yes just notch them out. But you will undoubtedly miss some most gold rings and gold jewelry. Cheers and best of luck! Mark
Thank you Jane! This kind of comment is exactly what keeps me motivated to make these kind of videos! Hope you will subscribe to the channel to see my reviews of the incredible new detectors coming out in the next 6 months (Such as the exciting new Minelab Manticore). Cheers, Mark
The problem with the 800's that leaked were attributed to a couple different common issues. First was folks changing out their shaft for a custom shaft system and over tightening the bolts/screws on the bottom of the control pod and not torquing them in a pattern. Caused the seal to break in the handle. The second big issue and the most common by far was people swinging large coils underwater with extreme force and the torsional stresses on the side to side mixed with the twisting of the handle was breaking the seal inside the handle. So to answer your question, you make a good point and I just don't know some did leak because of this. Thank you for the view and comment!
@@emmapugh4704 Yes I actually should be done with all filming tomorrow so will be uploaded on Monday at 10:15 am (Pacific Time). I'm excited to share these tips because this detector is absolutely one of the best I have ever used when set up right. Thank you for checking in and hope you will subscribe and ring the little bell so you know right when I upload it. Mark 🤠
@ritchiewelly Will upload this new video on Monday Oct 24th at 10:15 am (Pacific Time). Hope you will check it out!! I'm so absolutely impressed by this machine and when set up correctly can give you a huge advantage out there! Thanks, Mark 🤠
I thank you it was good. I really enjoy your video but I have a 600? and I like your input, I just brought the 600. would it be better if I just pay the extra 200 bucks? and get the 800 please let me know thank you.
Hi mark great video bud I was wondering if you could help new to metal Detecting I have the dr otek mtxr am looking for a new one was wondering what is the best metal detector for feld and beach needs to have good quality depth on trying to find small coins price range £700 willing to go to 800 if I need to 😂😂
Hey Mick it looks like your question was asked over a year ago and I apologize it's taking this long to see it I'm sure by now you have already chosen something else. I decided to try to catch up on older comments and it is very slow going. Thank you for the view and comment!
Hi that's a great question unfortunately no you cannot the coil needs to be on the machine as it has the receiver and transmitter coils built into it that is part of the circuit. Thank you for watching the video and for your great question!
On for example a coin sized object, it can detect to a depth of up to 12 inches (30 cm) deep. Larger objects can be detected at depths up to 18" or more. Thank you for the view and comment!
I honestly don't know, I wish I did. I hope you can find one because it's very affordable and a great machine for the price. Thanks for the view and question.
Hi Mark. I bought the 800 to use in water. Due to the bad right ups I have avoided surf and lake hunts. Do you know if minelab has a fix for this or even where the leaks happen? Thx again
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for the view and question! This is still an issue but from what I know after talking to Minelab is, it's mostly caused by swinging too fast or hard with the coil underwater, these hard fast swings put severe pressures on the handle area causing the seals inside the handle to flex enough to let water in. I'm sure it's still an issue but I would think Minelab learned a costly lesson with this oversight in R&D (just like the coil ears issue) and will be extra careful moving n with next gen machines. But to answer your question I don't blame you for being afraid, however I personally know many users who routinely swing this machine in and around water with no issues. They are all aware to move it slowly. Thanks again! Mark 🤠
Multifrequency gives your more depth than the 4 khz frecuency ?!🤯 I always eard the opposite, and I actually always use the Park1 or Field1 mode in 4 khz and the lowest velocity, and catch targets that i don't ear with other frequency mode
It depends on the type of metal to degree. A simple test in a garden of buried coins will reveal some interesting findings. The lower frequencies seem to do better on deep silver at the edge of detection depth, but even then, IF it can be detected in MF the machine gives a more stable ID and tone then the single frequency. It's the rule with all modern MF machines, modes that feature more lower frequencies will punch deeper into the soil but the eddy currents are not received back as prominent as higher frequencies are but this is not surprising as a 40kHz signal carries 10x more waves (to be received) than a 4kHz signal. On the contrary the small gold chains, earrings and fine jewelry are better detected on me des that feature more higher frequencies. I think what your commenting here shows that you already know this. But if I did not answer your question properly, please lmk. Thank you for the view and question/comment!
Thank you for the view and question. Honestly, one way to think about any modern quality metal detector is it is going to detect at least as deep as the coil is wide. For example if using the stock 11" round coil on the Equinox 800, it should detect at least 11" on a coin. This requires good, clean ground where the mineralization of the ground is not too bad. However on bigger objects (bigger than an aluminum can) it can detect even deeper. It's not going to hear many objects past 1 foot. There are other machines that can detect bigger objects at more than 1 foot deep. They are called two-box detectors. Thanks again for the view and question, hope you will subscribe and watch some of my incredible live dig adventure videos as well. Cheers, Mark 🤠
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Finally Found a video that is carefully put together and doesn’t skip important parts. Thank you.
Cheers for the comment and thank you for the view! I'm always trying to improve each video I make and feedback like this really helps 🤠
I'm a newbie to this hobby and I'm in the process of gearing up and watching instructional videos from people like you. You're pretty much my favorite. I hope I can eventually wrap my 74 year old brain around the operation of my Equinox 800 on the beaches of Northeast Florida. Right now it's pretty overwhelming to me. I'll keep at it till it sinks in. Keep the excellent videos coming, please.
Take your phone with you, and practice what he's saying, once you do it a few times, just like anything practice makes perfect!
@@steveezard8859 Thank you
Your comment is older and I apologize for how long it took me to respond. Thank you for the kind words and for the view. I hope over time you were able to get the machine setup perfectly for your adventures!
Don’t apologizing for long video. Learned a lot. Thank you so much for taking the time!!
I appreciate that kind of feedback 🙏 Thank you for the view and comment!
I have owned an 800 since 2020, This video was the best I have seen on the 800. I learned some things I'm definitely to use. Thank you.
I like seeing comments like this as they keep me motivated to make these tutorials and reviews. Wishing you all the luck! Thank you for the view and comment!
You make it very easy to understand the settings. I've watched this a few times as a refresher course. Thanks for putting this together.
Your welcome, so happy to read comments like this. Much appreciated!
Best video on 8oo by far. We need more like this. Thank you young man and best of luck.
Thank you for watching the video and especially for your very kind and heartfelt comment!
I'm waiting on Amazon to deliver my new 800 today. Thank you for this awesome introduction. I really needed this.
Fantastic, congrats on getting one! You will do very well with it. Thank you for the view and comment!
This is EXACTLY what I needed. THANKS!! Retiring in a couple years, then full-time RV life. This will be ONE hobby - looking for meteorites in the desert. Great job with production. Thanks again.
Great hobby, you will love it! Have you seen any of my meteorite videos? This one is really good: ua-cam.com/video/_EWs_EFNDyY/v-deo.htmlsi=i1Dj5ZDH5WBWCXN_
I have had this machine since they came out and never really grasped how all the settings worked and the meanings but after this video of yours I now have a pretty firm understanding of the machine settings. Thank you for such an excellent and informative video.
That's fantastic! Exactly why I make these videos. Wouldn't hurt to watch it again every once in a while as there is a lot of information in this video. Thank you for the view and comment!
Just ran a crossed your video. Do not apologize for a long video. Your video is a wealth of information concerning the Minelab Equinox 800 that a lot of other websites will not have showing the operation and the functioning of those metal detectors. Thank you thank you very much and I will be looking for your other videos.
Thank you for the view and for taking the time to leave your comment, your kind words are heartfelt!
Thanks for the video Mark!! I just got a new/used Nox 800. I was using a Minelab 705 ( which I love) but the hubby upgraded me to the Nox. Your video was awesome and the information you provided was very helpful. I hate reading the manuals so your demonstrations were easier for me to watch and then try on my machine. I look forward to getting to knowing this machine as well as my 705. Thanks again!
Congratulations on a significant upgrade to your 705. You will do very well with the Equinox 800 and it is also incredible for small gold jewelry and even nuggets. I'm glad you were able to find the video helpful. Thank you for your view and kindest comment!
what a FANTASTIC video !! if only all teachers had your compassion, composure and vocal presentation.
great job and Thank you so much
I sincerely appreciate this incredible comment. Thank you for this comment and the view!
Drove 200 miles this afternoon to pick mine up. Put mine together while watching your video. Wasn't too long at all. Going to the Pro Tip video now. Thanks for making detecting more enjoyable! ⚒️
Nice! Great machine, you'll love it and do very well with it! Again, I appreciate view and comment!
Thanks
Thank you sincerely Barry!! 🙏☺️
This video deserves 1M views! Thank you for putting this together, best tutorial I’ve seen.
Thank you sincerely for this very kind comment and for the view!!
You know I don't mind when the videos are along like this especially as detailed as you are this was a great video thanks
OK thank you! It's tough to get everything there is to say crammed into a short video. I finding out from you and many others that this type of video is OK to be lengthy and you can always skip to certain sections. Thanks again for the view and comment! 🤠
Top tier quality brother! I do believe this is the most in depth video for the equinox. 💪
I sincerely appreciate the view and kind comment!!
Thank you. I just bought the 800. Swung it for the first time today with my son. He loved it. We found a few can tops and bullet shells but it was so much fun finding them. Your info truly helped on our first swings. On to the tips and tricks now. Great video.
Thank you for the view and comment! Glad to hear you got value from it, best of luck!!
THANKS MATE --------BOUGHT ONE TODAY 2nd hand LIKE NEW and this is a GREAT VIDEO GUIDE TO START ME OFF
Awesome!! Good move! Check my other video on upgrades too! Thanks for the view. 🤠
Excellent video Mark. I’ve had the 800 for several years but have yet to learn all of capabilities.
Thank you Wes for the view and comment. Lots of detectorists that we both know still prefer the Equinox 800 for gold over other VLF machines. Better than the Equinox 900 and the Manticore! Hope all is well.
This is one of the BEST videos I have seen. I have had a 800 NOX since about 2018. well 2 of them one was stolen when someone smashed my windows, in my car I learned more out of this video than I have of some of the others I have seen... I hunt in Washington State
Happy to see comments like this! Sorry to hear about the theft, I had a few machines stolen from my Jeep once but the guy was not smart and advertised them for sale on Craigslist. The local police setup a sting operation and arrested the thief and I got them all back. Thank you for the view and kindest comment!
Just bought one and thank you for the video. It answered all my questions on how to get started.
Great machine, congrats on your purchase you will do very well with it for sure!! Thank you for your view and comment!
Brass, many thanks, the most worthwhile time a person could spend trying to learn the 800, thank you, am overwhelmed by the help you have put together.
Thank you sincerely for the very kind comment and for the view!
IMHO, you should stop worrying about making your videos short or shorter, etc... Your content is relevant, informative, and delivered well. I find it to be professionally structured and quite enjoyable.
So make your videos as long as they need to be to share information or experiences with your fellow enthusiast.
I guarantee this will be much more appreciated than leaving information out or abbreviating for the sake of trying to appease naysayers with short attention spans. The chapter options you offer are excellent as well. Thanks for your efforts, and good hunting. REP
Thank you Ralph, your comment kind of brought me back home a bit after reading it. Yes, lately the trend on UA-cam is shorts at
@@BrassMedic just like he said don't worry about the short attention span viewers, as we know this hobby isn't for low IQ, short attention people, keep making your videos the way you want to. As long as your still enjoying the hobby and making great videos the rest will fall in place.
Clear and concise. So easy to follow. Love it.
Thank you for the view and your kindest comment!!!
Thank you for this video!! Just got the Equinox 800 and this video is just the ticket!! Can’t thank you enough for sharing all of this super important information!! You’re a Legend 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this very kind comment! And for the view!
Just bought one today.
I have land in the mountains with old wagon trails that went through it and a natural spring where they would get fresh water. I’ve always been curious if I could find any old relics or treasures.
I appreciate your videos as I am a beginner and your explanation was very easy to follow.
Thank you for watching the video. You have a very capable and powerful machine and you will find lots of quality items. The secret to finding the best coins and relics is research, and being the first detector ever to detect a site! Thanks again!
Thank you for the video it was very informative. Such a Great presentation,because I just purchased my mine lab equinox 800 lesson a week ago and it’s was pretty intimidating, trying to figure it out, by reading the instructions, but because of your video presentation walking folks through each step my confidence level went up 100%. Thanks again keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you, that is exactly what I am trying to accomplish with this video. The human brain retains way more information if you see and hear someone showing you information rather than just reading. Plus you can always go back and watch this video again anytime even right there on your cell phone. I sincerely appreciate the view and you taking the time to leave such an awesome comment!
Awesome job explaining this device!!!! Thank you for making it!! I'm taking my 600 out around Lake Havasu City area today for my first use.
Equinox 600 is a great machine I'm sure you'll do very well with it in that area. If you ever want to go look for relics there's lots of stuff around the Franconia exit on 40 historical sites and even meteorites out there in those areas. Best of luck to you and thank you for watching the video!
You have a real talent for video production. Thanks.
I love seeing inspiring comments like this! That was some time ago. I really appreciate the view and kind comment!
Add information is always welcome. Not to mention the benefit of a different perspective.
Thank you for the view and comment!!
This is my first detector, and this was an amazing video. So helpful and informative. Thank you so much.
Great 1st detector, hopefully you have done very well with it. Thank you for the view and comment!
Love your stuff man. Thanks for taking so much time on these.
I sincerely appreciate your kind comment and for watching the video!
I just opened my new 800 today. The same rig but mine came with the 6" coil also. SWEET!
Nice!! I'm sure you have done very well with it. Thank you for the view and comment!
Really good presentation….best I’ve seen on the EQUINOX…by far…thanks
Thank you for the view and awesome comment! Keeps me motivated to continue making these videos! 🙏🤠
FANTASTIC knowledge, your channel is extremely helpful and educational !! Thanks so much!
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I have to say that was a great great video on the first steps of the Nox 800. Thank you
Thank you! Much appreciated. Comments like this keep me motivated to continue making these videos. Thank you for the view and taking the time to leave a comment! 🤠
@@BrassMedic i have been detecting for many many years with a whites. Had every whites up to the V3I. Yes i am old. Lol. I just got a new nox 800 and this video help so so much. Please keep it up. Thanks
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Recently just ordered my nox 800 away over here in scotland 🏴 amazing video , ive watched numerous videos and ive personally found yours the most informative and helpful so thanks very much 👌
Sincerely appreciated! Thanks for checking in from Scotland! Wishing you all the best!
I just graduated from a low end detector. I still use the Nox turn on and go. Without any adjustments it kicks a$$ over what I had and loved. Things like an extension cord over an iron manhole cover OL ed(over loaded) my old machine. This one tells it like it is presenting the difference of copper and iron. A buried crushed beer can at 14 inches in gravel and dirt. Even found a partially rusted away sewing needle about 6 inches deep that my carrot would not react to. That was hard to find. I was stubborn enough to find what it was signaling. I have yet to really know much about the machine but when I do it will be even better. Notice I have not mentioned coins or better? Where I have been is the reason for that not the machine.
Yes the Equinox 800 is an amazing machine in many ways. Really good on gold nuggets too. I mean like one of the best machines ever made for gold nuggets. Also the target separation is exceptional there really is no need to upgrade that machine if you know it and like it stick with it. Thank you for your view and comment!
Years back I owned a White ( I think that was the manufacturer) and had a great time coin shooting in parks. Maybe I'll get back into it. Really enjoyed the thrill of uncovering something unique.
Yes, Whites, was a USA based company sold to Garrett a few years ago. Thank you for your view and comment!
Pretty good video. I've just bought the 800 and this video explained the basics ready for me to go and have a dig. Ive just upgraded from the nokta simplex plus so this should be fun. Thanks, from England
Thank you for the view and comment from England!! Hope you have lots of luck with it!
a well put together video, infact the most informative video i have watched and have some understanding of,, great job well done and thank you ,,,,
Thank you as well! I sincerely appreciate your view and kindest comment. It's comments like this that motivate me to make these videos.
Great video ,really well explained , this is the detector i have decided to get and now i fell i will be able to use it straight away :) On cars instead of the rubber bushes you use polypropylene bushes they don't wear as much and give a stiffer ride, they would work perfectly for the coil attachment and stop that breakage problem dead
Thank you for watching the video and for your comment and helpful tips!
The music score was perfect for a video of this length.
Nice I am always concerned about this. I really appreciate this comment. Thank you for the view and comment!
Thanks I learned a lot from this video. Just got one last week.
That's awesome, good move that you won't regret! Best of luck with it and check out my other video on Pro Tips for the Equinox 800 as well. Thank you for the view and comment!! Mark
Basically every one I watch had this brand it's one of the top brands
That's for sure. Always consistently bringing new and very capable machines to the hobby!
Thanks. All i need for the basic to kick starts.
Glad it was able to help you! Appreciate the view and comment!
Perfect 👍🏻 I was swinging too fast on field 2 hence why not finding much at all.
Nice, hope it this helps you have more success!! 🤠 Thank you for the view and comment!!
Newly found this channel. This is really a great video. 👍
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sensitivity setting very handy when in a yard that has an overhead line causing "noise". good video. off to watch your pro tips.
Thank you for the view and comment and for watching my other videos too!!!
Thank you for this video! Its very much appreciated!
And thank you for the view and comment, it is also very much appreciated!! 😁
Perfect guide!
Sincerely appreciate that! Thank you for your view and comment!
Great video thanks I seem forget from year to year live in AK short time to detect.
I sincerely appreciate the view and comment! Thanks for checking in from Alaska!
Excellent video, but I have some thoughts about the 800 that I'd like your opinions on. I've seen quite a few comments from Equinox owners regarding the quality of the build of the Equinox metal detectors, and also about water damage to these machines that are advertised as 100% waterproof.
Hi Doug, Thank you for you view and comment/question. Yes, I have seen many complaints as well and I worry about this with my machine as well. If I'm going out on a really wet, rainy or stormy day I always take either my Minelab CTX-3030 or the Nokta Makro Simplex+ which is super easy to clean mud off of and built to withstand all the elements. Cheers, Mark
I sold my Garrett AT Pro for one of these. The learning curve on the Equinox is so much more.... I know it's a better detector, but there's something to be said about the ease of use, even with experience. I didn't always get the best depth with the AT Pro, but I paid for that thing 3-4 times over. Few gold coins with it too.
Need to get more time with the Equinox, but first few times out have been a struggle.
This is to be expected and I will say that somebody who has hundreds of hours on a mediocre machine is always going to do better than somebody who's brand new to a complicated machine. I too have lots of buddies that found incredible things with their AT Pro. I see that this is an older comment I'm trying to catch up on all my comments so I apologize that I missed this one. Hopefully by now you figured out the 800 or perhaps you've already upgraded to the Manticore? Thank you for your view and comment!
Hi awesome video thank you my question is between the 600 700 800 I am a newbie can you suggest which I should invest in please I live out skirts of Boston ? Much appreciated!
I see that you asked me this question over a year ago and I apologize I'm just now seeing it I'm attempting to answer every single question on my whole Channel. I wonder which machine you ended up picking? It does have a lot to do with your budget. And like with anything you get what you pay for. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
Thank you for your time, you show it very well. Not need apologias you are master.
Thank yiu so much for your view and for the kind comment!! Much appreciated!
very very clear again thanks
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Very good information sir
Thank you very much for watching the video and for taking the time to leave me a comment!
A Nice tip on the Face plate / Screen protector, Cut the Black part of it and all the other you can use as a new screen protector and your black indicators can stay on the machine, so now you have a bunch of spares 😉
At 21:09 you mention it's a good idea to get after market metal washers to protect the coil attachment so it doesn't get broken off. Where can I get the washers?
I have seen them for sale on Detect-Ed but they now only sell the rubber upgrades. Check Steve's Detector Rods online, he sells spacers Model Number: EQACC-02 and I know the size you need in stainless steel would be 18mm in diameter, by 0.2 mm thick with a hole of 10 mm diameter. Hope this helps! Thanks, Mark 🤠
Outlaw metal detectors sell a stabilizer that fits on the tab on the 800, which really adds extra protection for the tabs to prevent them from breaking off. They come in orange and other colors.
Huge help! Thanks
I'm glad that it was able to help you I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to watch it and leave a comment!
I don't attach the Velcro to the coil wire that way because I swap between a 6"-11" coil the coils don't include them I might try to find extras to use them your way. What I do is wrap them around the shaft so I can loosen them enough to pull the cable through until I buy extra shafts also then it will change again. But I do like your way 😊
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Thank you, incredibly helpful. Saving and subscribing!
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Incredible! Did I miss it or did you mention your height or whatever your thought process is for choosing the longest position for the forearm brace? I'm probably over-thinking it but I want to make sure my ergonomics are dialed in and right now I'm not quite there.
Also, when in pinpoint mode and you say "right on it," does that mean that the target is dead center under the coil, about where the the pole connects?
Great questions, you will want to the velcro strap about an inch below your elbow. And the pinpoint is exactly in the center of the coil. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
Excellent overview!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for making this video 😊
Great job your a lot of help just got me a MineLab equinox 800 today man your awsome thanks and I subscribe
Thank you for the view, subscription and comment! It's a great machine that will find you many treasures! 🤠
How much did it cost?
Interesting, we are looking to search for metals around some old arrow head findings
Great idea, if that area was good enough for Natives to thrive, it likely had other occupations where coins and relics could have been lost. Thank you for the view and for your comment!
Is this to advanced for a new guy getting i to this if I'm doing it i want the good one
This is a great machine to start out this hobby with. I have a few good tutorial videos on this machine. It is a very capable detector that will serve you very well. You will have success and not get frustrated with it where it will end up in a hall closet or on the garage wall never to be used again. You will find treasures!! This machine is on sale right now at the lowest price ever and you can get an additional 5% off with my coupon code at checkout (BRASSMEDIC). Thank you for the view and comment/question!
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Would you see this as an upgrade on the vanquish 440
Absolutely, a huge upgrade in fact! Thank you for your view and comment!
Excellent presentation, do you have a video on the AT Max?
Yes I did do a video on the AT Max you will see it on my channel. Thank you for the view and comment!
Very interesting n informative
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Hi there! Thank you for the video, i learned a few things and i have had my nox for over 2 years. At 37:59 you mentioned your pro video and threshold. Can you point me in the right direction for the video and time, i am not able to find it. Thank you again!
Hello, yes, here is that video: ua-cam.com/video/u4I9k_XJFeA/v-deo.html
Thank you for the view and taking the time to leave a comment!
Where was this vid when I bought my Nox a couple years ago ? So wanted to wrap the machine around a tree then slit my wrists. Great refresher course. I have the monster too. Do you find the nox better for gold ? I've only used the GM1000 for nugs....And the monster is great for gold jewelry. Takes all the guess work out of the decision to dig or not. its either ferrous or not. All my gold has come up with the 1000
Darn, I wish I could have made this video earlier then! I know what you mean, these incredible machines can really be intimidating and finicky. My Gold Monster 1000 literally paid for itself the first 3 times I took it out! When set up correctly that machine is absolutely money. Like you said, it's a dig, no dig system and takes all the guess work out. My only complaint is it lacks depth over the Equinox 800 with the 11" coil on deep nuggets. Best practice is, hit a patch first with the Gold Monster, then Equinox 800 then come back in low and slow with a GPX-6000 or SDC-2300 and lastly with the GPZ-7000! Of course that's like $20k worth of machines there. But that would be the best way to do it if you could afford it. I really do think that the Minelab Equinox 800 is the best VLF gold detector on the market today (Fall 2022). Thanks for the view and comment! Best of luck out there 🤠⛏️
This is a sweet machine.. just so hard to know which one to buy. Save for the deus and be able to upgrade it and buy more pieces later on, or get a minelab.. idk, it would be so nice to get one for $200 and everyone was like yeh, that’s a great detector.
This is a great question and a difficult decision for everyone in your shoes. I assume you're comparing that Equinox 800 to the original XP Deus and not the new XP Deus II? If so those are both machines that have been replaced by newer versions and the used sales Market is at about the same price on both. If that's the case let me know and I can give you some more advice but if you're talking about the new XP Deus 2 metal detector that is a whole different subject. Let me know what you're thinking about here and I'll give you some advice. Thank you for watching the video and for your great question. Happy holidays!
Great review 👍
Great video!!! I live in the land of bottle caps and pull tabs (ny). If I notch out 14-19 what good targets will I be missing? Thx
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for the view and great question! So a little story about that.... Many years ago I was detecting at an older county fairgrounds and at the base of a tree got a typical pull tab signal of 22 (back in the Etrac days) and sure enough it was a beaver tail pull tab. Got another 22 right next to it, was another pull tab, got a 3rd signal right next to those and I still to this day don't know why I even dug it?? I would have bet the farm it was going to be a 3rd pull tab, when it popped out I literally could believe it, it was a beautiful men's ring, an 18k gold wedding band! Luckily this happened to me like 20 years ago and it taught me a very valuable lesson. If you don't dig pull tabs your going to miss gold rings! So to answer your question besides gold rings, you could miss some older trade tokens too. Mayba a half dime or 3 cent piece if in an old enough area in NY. But if your just trying to find clad and silver only and want skip the PITA tabs, yes just notch them out. But you will undoubtedly miss some most gold rings and gold jewelry. Cheers and best of luck! Mark
What a great video thanks 🙏
Thank you Jane! This kind of comment is exactly what keeps me motivated to make these kind of videos! Hope you will subscribe to the channel to see my reviews of the incredible new detectors coming out in the next 6 months (Such as the exciting new Minelab Manticore). Cheers, Mark
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So. Is it gonna take a hit from a wave in the surf?
The problem with the 800's that leaked were attributed to a couple different common issues. First was folks changing out their shaft for a custom shaft system and over tightening the bolts/screws on the bottom of the control pod and not torquing them in a pattern. Caused the seal to break in the handle. The second big issue and the most common by far was people swinging large coils underwater with extreme force and the torsional stresses on the side to side mixed with the twisting of the handle was breaking the seal inside the handle. So to answer your question, you make a good point and I just don't know some did leak because of this. Thank you for the view and comment!
Well done video!
Great video thanks, they should issue this with the detectors.
Thank you for the view and for your kind words!
Keen to see your pro tips vid, is it far away?
I need to get that video finished!! I'm on it, top of the list. Thank you for the view and comment! Stay tuned. 🤠
@@BrassMedic I was just searching for it! - looking forward to watching.
@@emmapugh4704 Yes I actually should be done with all filming tomorrow so will be uploaded on Monday at 10:15 am (Pacific Time). I'm excited to share these tips because this detector is absolutely one of the best I have ever used when set up right. Thank you for checking in and hope you will subscribe and ring the little bell so you know right when I upload it. Mark 🤠
@ritchiewelly Will upload this new video on Monday Oct 24th at 10:15 am (Pacific Time). Hope you will check it out!! I'm so absolutely impressed by this machine and when set up correctly can give you a huge advantage out there! Thanks, Mark 🤠
Does the ground balance have to be done every time the detector is turned on?
Very very good video. Learned a lot I wasn’t doing
Fantastic, this is exactly what I am trying to do with this video. Thank you for your view and kind comment!
I thank you it was good. I really enjoy your video but I have a 600? and I like your input, I just brought the 600. would it be better if I just pay the extra 200 bucks? and get the 800 please let me know thank you.
Hi mark great video bud I was wondering if you could help new to metal Detecting I have the dr otek mtxr am looking for a new one was wondering what is the best metal detector for feld and beach needs to have good quality depth on trying to find small coins price range £700 willing to go to 800 if I need to 😂😂
Hey Mick it looks like your question was asked over a year ago and I apologize it's taking this long to see it I'm sure by now you have already chosen something else. I decided to try to catch up on older comments and it is very slow going. Thank you for the view and comment!
Sir..Can i use the detector without including the coil?
Hi that's a great question unfortunately no you cannot the coil needs to be on the machine as it has the receiver and transmitter coils built into it that is part of the circuit. Thank you for watching the video and for your great question!
Excellent explain, but I can not see the sreen clearly,, can you explain from starting and which e can see the screen clearly please. Your the best
Yes I was not happy with the screen glare, I will never release a video again with that issue. Thank you for the view, feedback and comments!! 🤠
Outstanding
Thank you for the view and comment!
What is the depth? In deep ground
On for example a coin sized object, it can detect to a depth of up to 12 inches (30 cm) deep. Larger objects can be detected at depths up to 18" or more. Thank you for the view and comment!
How much?
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How can i order that machine Sir?I'm here in taiwan..
I honestly don't know, I wish I did. I hope you can find one because it's very affordable and a great machine for the price. Thanks for the view and question.
Very good
Good vid
Thank you for the view and kind comment! Sincerely appreciated. 🤠
Hi Mark. I bought the 800 to use in water. Due to the bad right ups I have avoided surf and lake hunts. Do you know if minelab has a fix for this or even where the leaks happen? Thx again
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for the view and question! This is still an issue but from what I know after talking to Minelab is, it's mostly caused by swinging too fast or hard with the coil underwater, these hard fast swings put severe pressures on the handle area causing the seals inside the handle to flex enough to let water in. I'm sure it's still an issue but I would think Minelab learned a costly lesson with this oversight in R&D (just like the coil ears issue) and will be extra careful moving n with next gen machines. But to answer your question I don't blame you for being afraid, however I personally know many users who routinely swing this machine in and around water with no issues. They are all aware to move it slowly. Thanks again! Mark 🤠
Multifrequency gives your more depth than the 4 khz frecuency ?!🤯 I always eard the opposite, and I actually always use the Park1 or Field1 mode in 4 khz and the lowest velocity, and catch targets that i don't ear with other frequency mode
It depends on the type of metal to degree. A simple test in a garden of buried coins will reveal some interesting findings. The lower frequencies seem to do better on deep silver at the edge of detection depth, but even then, IF it can be detected in MF the machine gives a more stable ID and tone then the single frequency. It's the rule with all modern MF machines, modes that feature more lower frequencies will punch deeper into the soil but the eddy currents are not received back as prominent as higher frequencies are but this is not surprising as a 40kHz signal carries 10x more waves (to be received) than a 4kHz signal. On the contrary the small gold chains, earrings and fine jewelry are better detected on me des that feature more higher frequencies. I think what your commenting here shows that you already know this. But if I did not answer your question properly, please lmk. Thank you for the view and question/comment!
How manny ft deep the equenox 800.and how much the price cuoz i plan to buy.plss
Thank you for the view and question. Honestly, one way to think about any modern quality metal detector is it is going to detect at least as deep as the coil is wide. For example if using the stock 11" round coil on the Equinox 800, it should detect at least 11" on a coin. This requires good, clean ground where the mineralization of the ground is not too bad. However on bigger objects (bigger than an aluminum can) it can detect even deeper. It's not going to hear many objects past 1 foot. There are other machines that can detect bigger objects at more than 1 foot deep. They are called two-box detectors. Thanks again for the view and question, hope you will subscribe and watch some of my incredible live dig adventure videos as well. Cheers, Mark 🤠
Does FR take the update away?
No.