SDC2300 Waterproof Capability?

If the Minelab SDC2300 shares the same housing as the Minelab F3 Compact Detector, do they have the same waterproof rating? 

Read page 4 Last paragraph (NOTE:) of F3 user Manual 

http://www.minelab.com/__files/f/61797/F3%20Compact%20Mine%20Detector%20Operations%20Manual%204901-0103-2.pdf

Well I am glad I didnt buy it for that purpose then .

For once it would be nice to see some honesty from those pushing this product

The tech specs and manual of the sdc clearly state what it's operating limits are. And I have never seen it promoted as a detector for divers anyway.
It's a gold detector, that can get wet and be used under water for short periods of time ( up to 1 hour I think the manual said ).

Do you guys actually plan on detecting 3 meters deep for more then an hour? Or is this just more dribble?

More BS & dribble from the knockers.
 
Why don't ya read the SDC2300 manual. It's available on the Minelab website too - but you probably know that so why keep referring to the F3?
http://www.minelab.com/aus/detectors/products/sdc-2300?view=downloads
 

Goldgeo wrote:
The tech specs and manual of the sdc clearly state what it's operating limits are.  And I have never seen it promoted as a detector for divers anyway.
It's a gold detector, that can get wet and be used under water for short periods of time ( up to 1 hour I think the manual said ).  

Do you guys actually plan on detecting 3 meters deep for more then an hour? Or is this just more dribble?

Shallow bedrock up to a metre but I would be forever worried about the warranty .
If I could be arsed I would dig out a few posts by some who make misleading statements about its ability in the water .
Hell I cant even be bothered typing with two fingers let alone two hands   

Goldgeo wrote:
The tech specs and manual of the sdc clearly state what it's operating limits are.  And I have never seen it promoted as a detector for divers anyway.
It's a gold detector, that can get wet and be used under water for short periods of time ( up to 1 hour I think the manual said ).  

Do you guys actually plan on detecting 3 meters deep for more then an hour? Or is this just more dribble?

Understand what your saying    forget about water then ,  the tech specs don't say it's performance depth on bad ground regarding nugget sizes .
We both know it would have been pre-tested for this information .    

Asking $4000 without full performance specifications these days is not on !     

Jack.

Goldgeo wrote:
The tech specs and manual of the sdc clearly state what it's operating limits are.  And I have never seen it promoted as a detector for divers anyway.
It's a gold detector, that can get wet and be used under water for short periods of time ( up to 1 hour I think the manual said ).  

Do you guys actually plan on detecting 3 meters deep for more then an hour? Or is this just more dribble?

I haven't read, the SDC2300 specs, so don't shoot the messenger.

Why don't they put them online, like the ones for the F3?   
So people can make an informed choice? 

PS. I have a Fully submersible Vlf diving detector, and a Hooka diving system with 60ft of hose, so I can stay under for around 3 hours (over powered 5 HP Honda driven ).
One paid job spent a hole day doing a grid search in 16ft fresh water  with zero viz in 1.5 / 2hr blocks, due to the conditions.
All surplus dredging gear.
I have spent enough time under water smashing open cracks and crevices with a slide-hammer, when using a 4 and 6 inch (subsurface) dredge  to know where the real goodies lie. ( under Vic Minerals and Energy Licence)
So its not really suitable for something like that is it? 

Burranah wrote:More BS & dribble from the knockers.
 
Why don't ya read the SDC2300 manual. It's available on the Minelab website too - but you probably know that so why keep referring to the F3?
http://www.minelab.com/aus/detectors/products/sdc-2300?view=downloads
 

Thanks 

Edited Bit
The online manual doesn't mention a time limit at depth. 

The brochure just says fully submersible to 10ft 3m.   

Better get that meter out again Burranah   

I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

Hey JP you tell em !!

Some people just want to make their life hard....Why?

Acan

Jonathan, play nice, are you a Salesman or a Prospector Today?

RE - Edited Bit
The online manual doesn't mention a time limit at depth.

YES it does page 653 section 12A it states -

" Depends on how long you can hold your breath "

Ha Ha Ha.

Who cares...who buys a detector to go underwater anyway.

Acan

Barney Rubble wrote:Jonathan, play nice, are you a Salesman or a Prospector Today?

Well Barney'  only JP can  tell us what his association is with ML  & when that rhetoric stops .
I like the guy & remember when his first articles appeared in magazines long ago .    


Jack .

Barney Trubble wrote:
Edited Bit
The online manual doesn't mention a time limit at depth. 

The brochure just says fully submersible to 10ft 3m.

Ya startin' to catch on now.

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

My thoughts as well,we all have a choice...

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

Thank God for the bozos of this world Jonathan. They continue to make us look good  
If Minelab stopped making the world's best detectors they would have to whinge and complain about something else.  

Robert

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

Interesting Feedback.


When did I give up my right as a potential customer / consumer to Question a manufacturer about its products?



Jonathan Porter –Although your response was somewhat colorful, it deflected away from the original Question asked.

I hope your response to my question wasn’t an Official Minelab response.

goldnomad wrote:

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

Thank God for the bozos of this world Jonathan. They continue to make us look good  
If Minelab stopped making the world's best detectors they would have to whinge and complain about something else.  

Robert

Robert, out of all of the comments I received, if I knew it would bring “a slither of joy to your lot”, I would say your comment was Deeply Hurtful. 

Barney Rubble    
Your posts are fine with me mate  !

Jack

Barney Rubble wrote:

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   

The SDC exists, it does what it's claimed to do, it costs just shy of 4K, yes that's expensive, yes the arm rest is a bit of a pain, yes it's based on the F3 compact, no it's not the same circuit, yes it uses C cell rechargeable batteries, yes it finds fly poo nuggets easily, yes it falls over easily if you do not flatten the coil when you place it on the ground.  Lastly...... get over it, it is what it is, if you don't like it don't bladdly well buy it fool!!!!!  

JP

Interesting Feedback.


When did I give up my right as a potential customer / consumer to Question a manufacturer about its products?



Jonathan Porter –Although your response was somewhat colorful, it deflected away from the original Question asked.

I hope your response to my question wasn’t an Official Minelab response.

And why would it be an 'official Mindlab response'??  JP is not a minelab employee, I reckon you need to do a bit more homework before picking fights with 'proven' quality prospectors.  I don't know whether you dodos realize so I will let you in on a little secret, everyone in the know is laughing there arse of at you, wino, gaz and the other keyboard prospectors who are crapping on about a detector they have never used!   
But please feel free to keep enlightening us with your vast knowledge. 

Ps , don't PM me with more bullchit again either, if you have something to say, say it here

Hello Mate ,

Having a few drinks tonight like me are you    
Go a bit easy on Barney , a top product will handle any hard comments,,,,,,,    

Jack.

I asked a question,  Jonathan chose to respond to it.

If had all the answers, I wouldn't have to ask any questions.

Enjoy your SDC and your new weight loss.

Jack outwest wrote:Hello Mate ,

Having a few drinks tonight like me are you    
Go a bit easy on Barney , a top product will handle any hard comments,,,,,,,    

Jack.

Yeh mate,   
The spot where I got 26 nuggets in a 5m square area, will be getting tossed through the dry blower tomorrow. I'm sure even you can see the advantages in this, with your preferred dry prospecting method   

I'm happy for you.  
It would be a good test to see what you missed. 

Goldgeo wrote:[Yeh mate,   
The spot where I got 26 nuggets in a 5m square area, will be getting tossed through the dry blower tomorrow.  I'm sure even you can see the advantages in this, with your preferred dry prospecting method   

Now your talking ** ,  if the 2300 can find those    then my areas for dry machines ' I will have to consider one .
And you will need to get a better dry washer  ~ one of mine     

Regards
Jack.

Jonathan Porter wrote:I'm getting a bit sick and tired of all the "TROLLING" going on on this forum of late......how bout you Mal-contents give it a rest.   
 

JP

               


There are many experienced and knowledgeable prospectors that have lost interest in this forum for the same reasons and I don't blame them....