Minelab Equinox 600 Field Test Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ย. 2024
- I borrow Ace’s Nox 600 for a test drive! So tough picking up a new machine with zero experience. Part 1 is 3 days of digging. It was very educational and of course a lot of fun and frustration. Should I switch machines???
The Equinox is a very powerful machine...600 & 800. That said, to harness that power takes time to learn all the nuances of the machine. I spent the better part of 2019 getting acquainted with my 600, and it seemed like one day it just all came together like an epiphany moment. It’s a great machine, and even better when someone takes the time to apply what’s in the manual from the beginning to the end. My suggestion is to learn each mode, and try each mode on the same patch of ground to see what difference it makes. I’m a relic hunter and primarily hunt in Field 2 for greater depth. Recovery speed also controls depth, and you can gain depth by LOWERING the recovery speed. BUT, when you lower the recovery speed, you must slow down your swing as well to get the most from the machine.
Lots to learn, but once you learn the machine, it will become your favorite. I own the 600 and the 800, and they both are capable of the identical depth. I own all three coils, with the 6” staying on my 600, the 11” on the 800, and the 15” used occasionally for large areas with little trash to cover more ground. If the 15” got stolen, I really wouldn’t even miss it.
Good luck. The Equinox is not for people who like turn on and go machines like the Garrett machines. They take time to learn. I sold my Garrett AT Max and 5x8 coil, and don’t regret it at all. JMHO, YMMV
Great info! Thank you so much! Do you just get used to the pinpoint sound? So far, it’s my least favorite thing. I know time will make the ultimate difference in learning the settings and nuances. But that pinpointer! It’s hard to listen to!
That is an incredible buckle! Great video and awesome content. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Yep the 600 is a beast and still to this day its find so many cool saves ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good hunt. Congrats on the buckle. New equipment always has a curve to it. Have fun.
You are very right! I think the coin was a possible counterfeit. Not sure. I’ve been through that area a lot. I mean A LOT! The 600 picked it up even in my newby hands. Thanks for watching!
Hey Randy,ive been running the 600 since last Sept. My advice for starting out,park 1. Recovery speed 3,iron bias 3. 5 tones,Noise cancel,ground balance. If you wanna set it up to relic hunt,Field 2,recovery 3, iron bias zero, 2 tones . Dont be afraid to creep the coil along,low and slow.Happy Hunting👍🏻
Thank you so much Jon! I just need to figure out how to make those adjustments 🙃 Most areas I’ll be hunting are iron, trashy sites. Al said Field 2 was best. But I never changed any other settings.
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 There a youtube channel called relicdirtyhands. They have the best equinox how to videos . Cheers
I’ll check it out. Thanks for the tip pal👍🏻
Great video and finds. Thanks and happy hunting and good luck 👍👍
Thanks bro👍🏻
Hey Randy I’ve seen buckles like that found by the Hoover Boys. Definitely 1600’s or earlier! It is Pre-Colonial. That is a rare and incredible find!
It’s so beautiful! Thank you Todd!
Amazing find Randy! 😎😎
Just got my Equinox 600 today can’t wait to get outside and try it. The ground is really hard already bent a Corona trowel
Randy Great finds. Love the buckle awesome find. I just picked up the Nox 800 and learning that machine. Managed to find quite a few CW relics
Awesome man! Jeff, where about you digging?
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 Randy I live out in Missouri. We hunt basically the whole state. Lots of great old sites Most owners are pretty good about giving permission. We hunted a SE Missouri site that had a Cav camp and this field just keeps giving great finds. First time out using the Nox 800 and we found bullets, buttons, and silver. My best finds were a 1854 dime and a unfired pinfire round.
That’s awesome man! Keep it up!
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 Oh yeah the Nox 800 just is a better machine. I'm putting away the Garrett's. The Nox 600 & 800 along with the Deus are a hunting delight
I know in my head it’s better. But my wallet hasn’t caught on yet😕
Superb video, nice to see you try the minelab, nice change for you, that buckle is stunning, that definitely travelled from another country in the colonial era, 1600s guaranteed with out a doubt, get yourself an equinox 800 and have fun Randy
Thanks Martin! I do want one. Can’t make the leap yet. I need a few extra shillings 😳
Terrific buckle I use the Nox on the beach mostly, but do well on land when I hunt with it.👋
I’ve never beach dug. Just the dirt 😁 You ever find any pirate treasure?
The Equinox 600 is a very deep detector, I have found a couple of quarters at 12 inches deep here in Georgia. I crank up the discrimination to eliminate nails, don't care to dig up nails.
I definitely dug a pile of nails. I need some guidance on settings. To be honest, my last few digs have been with AT Max because of square nail frustration with the 600. But I need more time to learn settings.
Ive had my 600 since Christmas and it is a very tough machine for me to learn. A ton of options that will give you a ton of information. Nice hunt"s"
Did you come from a Garrett?
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 No Teknetiks
Tones .... Tones... I'm still learning 👍 good luck !!
Hey! Yeah I remember when you defected! Still happy with it?
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 loves Square nails lol 😁 Its a learning curve.. I still use my AT pro too.. I use field 2 .. 5 tone... GB not gb tracking..recovery 3..I Only use FE when in heavy iron. Still playing with settings..Ace's 800 is very similar .Maybe he can help. Keep at it and good luck.
That iron you pulled up with that bottle cap… kinda looked like it was from out of this world.
That Continental Distillery cap is not junk. Hope you saved it or contacted the local historical society.
Great machine
Truly👍🏻
Settings??? Friend has one on loan ask me if I know how to set it up. We’re both lost.
I had At Pro for only a year, found some good stuff with it. I bought the Nox 600 when it first came out as loved how light it was, got that in 2018 I believe and never gone back to AT 😆 as I found a ton of stuff where I had thought I hunted out. Check out my vids as I show what numbers come up on the Nox, I'm liking this channel, HH and stay safe.
That’s awesome! I’m definitely becoming a believer. I’ve been out since with the 600 and had another great day. I’m excited to keep learning it and trying where I’ve been before. I’ll check out your channel too! Thanks!
What’s the best way to setup the 600 ?
I suggest leaving the default settings on and learn them first before adjusting much.
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I agree. This is a good detector at “turn-on-and-go”. After using for a while then start adjusting setting and learning how to max out for particular situations.
I usually recommend starting with Park 1, 5 tones, recovery speed of 3 , and Fe at 3. If a coin hunter start by accepting 13, then 20 and above. Again this is just to get started and learn……and just one opinion.
If you watch other vids of mine, you’ve seen Greg. Best detectorist I’ve seen. He got the 800, turned it on, and never adjusted anything. He just knows his machine.
You missed it because you used a Garrett . Unapologetic Nokta fan here .
I noticed you got a lot of different readings before and after you pulled out the plugs? That dont seem good. Should get the same reading before and after you dig a plug. So it seems like the dirt changed your VDI
How much meter deep detect gold
I really don’t know. I wish I could find gold to let you know.
Does it pinpoint? You seemed to miss low a lot :)
What do you mean “miss low”? I’m still learning and will take all advice!😊
@@sixdaymetaldetecting1776 It seemed like when you popped a plug, it was usually a bit south of the target. If you go to pinpoint mode before you pop the plug, you may pop more targets.
I know. I sucked at pinpointing! I pinpointed every target! That’s my least favorite feature on Equinox. I really hate the way it sounds too. I need more time with it. Can you tell my wife this for me? 🤔
Etrac is a bit like 600
Are you a minelab dealer?
Hello David. I’m not a dealer. Sorry. Good luck 👍🏻
Nice video, love finding old buckles. Are you going to get an Equinox? Check out our channel, Pa Relic Hunters, we all use the Equinox 800.
Not sure I can afford a Equinox just yet. I’d like to get one but will keep borrowing my buddy’s as long as he lets me to learn it. I’ll definitely check out your channel! Always looking for new metal detecting outlet! Thanks!
With all that digging go buy a root slayer less then 100.00 Home Depot
I might have to do that! Thanks for the advice 👍🏻
That a good detector why pay 1000 1400 on these new ones let others pay that buy used one let others pay that cause I don’t have that much still swing my old whites idx pro still find lots with that one detectors are not made like them printed micro boards can’t be modded