When I used my 2300 we ran them flat out on number 5, with the coil on the ground. But what made the biggest difference was changing to Lithium batts. The detectors take NiMh, alkaline (std off the shelf batts) & also the Lithium's. The difference is the voltage. The rechargeable NiMh have a cell voltage of 1.2vdc, Alkaline 1.5vdc & the lithium's are 3.6vdc. So when you calculate the overall voltage the NiMh give a voltage rail of 4.8vdc, the alkaline 6vdc & the Lithium's 7.2vdc (only using 2 lithium 6518's here). The detector controller is running on 3.3vdc so it doesn't matter what batts you use the detector will work. I've found by experience that the Lithium batts gave me an increase of 50% in depth when compared to the NiMh batts that I originally used. I never tried the off the shelf Alkaline batts because they weren't rechargeable. I think you'll find you'll get your 1gm bar at a greater depth running on number 5 & using lithium batts.
Very Good testing of standard coil out in very rich WA soil. I would love to see the true depth testing of all 3 extreme Coiltek 10" x 5" coil, 11" round coil, and the 14" x 9" coil for the SDC 2300 detector.
I just hired one after no joy with my Vanquish 440. I’m now worried… I’m surprised it struggles with a gram bar at such shallow depth. I’m sure my 440 would be better.
While you're 'guessing' what one target is, based on the lack of a VDI readout; I've already covered 10+ targets-that are all iron, aluminum, junk, etc. A VDI readout show the number range that gold reads out at. But you wanna dig 30+ mins- on one target based on a detector's guess... This unit is overpriced, just like the Gold Monster. You WILL dig almost every target with this unit, and it takes ONE HOUR to dig out a 1ft deep target- in the tough caliche desert ground. I've used Garrett ATX's, GBII's, etc, both with no VDI readout-and got rid of them. Sure; the sound has alot to do with these units-but a VDI readout gives me a conclusion instantly. Save yourselve's a pile of money, folks; get an Equinox 800, even a Whites MXT. Ive' been trying to tell buyers for a couple years that; the Minelab Gold Monster and similar non-VDI units are hyped-up detectors. My 14 year old Whites MXT will hit a nickel at 16 inches; the equivelant to a one ounce gold nugget, (With the smaller Eclipse 5.3 mono coil,)It will hit a #8/.080 birdshot bb also. Maybe folks will wise up and stop dropping a $1,000.00 bucks and more-on the GM and SDC2300.
I think myself as i own a sdc2300 lithium update, with a booster will increase performance a great deal but with headphone of course im by far no expert but even with a round coil like the 11" coiltex will increase depth but at a bit of a cost, like sensitivity an so on but remember the sdc2300 is a gold field vacume more or less made to go over old timer working to squeeze that gold out, with a turn on n go no fuss action.
@@Jessgo33- not sure exact what ya mean mate but lv of improvments, ie such things that would increase the machine to user performance in the ability to find gold.
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When I used my 2300 we ran them flat out on number 5, with the coil on the ground. But what made the biggest difference was changing to Lithium batts. The detectors take NiMh, alkaline (std off the shelf batts) & also the Lithium's. The difference is the voltage. The rechargeable NiMh have a cell voltage of 1.2vdc, Alkaline 1.5vdc & the lithium's are 3.6vdc. So when you calculate the overall voltage the NiMh give a voltage rail of 4.8vdc, the alkaline 6vdc & the Lithium's 7.2vdc (only using 2 lithium 6518's here). The detector controller is running on 3.3vdc so it doesn't matter what batts you use the detector will work. I've found by experience that the Lithium batts gave me an increase of 50% in depth when compared to the NiMh batts that I originally used. I never tried the off the shelf Alkaline batts because they weren't rechargeable. I think you'll find you'll get your 1gm bar at a greater depth running on number 5 & using lithium batts.
Very Good testing of standard coil out in very rich WA soil. I would love to see the true depth testing of all 3 extreme Coiltek 10" x 5" coil, 11" round coil, and the 14" x 9" coil for the SDC 2300 detector.
Great suggestion!
Should do a test with sdc2300 using a booster like phase tech cause a small expense can make a hudge difference.😎
thanks for your suggestion
I just hired one after no joy with my Vanquish 440.
I’m now worried… I’m surprised it struggles with a gram bar at such shallow depth. I’m sure my 440 would be better.
While you're 'guessing' what one target is, based on the lack of a VDI readout; I've already covered 10+ targets-that are all iron, aluminum, junk, etc. A VDI readout show the number range that gold reads out at. But you wanna dig 30+ mins- on one target based on a detector's guess... This unit is overpriced, just like the Gold Monster. You WILL dig almost every target with this unit, and it takes ONE HOUR to dig out a 1ft deep target- in the tough caliche desert ground. I've used Garrett ATX's, GBII's, etc, both with no VDI readout-and got rid of them. Sure; the sound has alot to do with these units-but a VDI readout gives me a conclusion instantly. Save yourselve's a pile of money, folks; get an Equinox 800, even a Whites MXT. Ive' been trying to tell buyers for a couple years that; the Minelab Gold Monster and similar non-VDI units are hyped-up detectors. My 14 year old Whites MXT will hit a nickel at 16 inches; the equivelant to a one ounce gold nugget, (With the smaller Eclipse 5.3 mono coil,)It will hit a #8/.080 birdshot bb also. Maybe folks will wise up and stop dropping a $1,000.00 bucks and more-on the GM and SDC2300.
VLF detectors are unusable on the highly mineralised WA ground. PI are the only way to cancel out all the noise of that rusty soil
would have liked to see higher sensitivity and a little less talk so we can hear the detector
How much more depth if any dose the sdc get on max settings of 5? Great video very informative.
I think myself as i own a sdc2300 lithium update, with a booster will increase performance a great deal but with headphone of course im by far no expert but even with a round coil like the 11" coiltex will increase depth but at a bit of a cost, like sensitivity an so on but remember the sdc2300 is a gold field vacume more or less made to go over old timer working to squeeze that gold out, with a turn on n go no fuss action.
thank you
@@eckk7405 I was just wondering what lv improvements are. I really enjoy my SDC as complete prospecting has a great test yard.
@@Jessgo33- not sure exact what ya mean mate but lv of improvments, ie such things that would increase the machine to user performance in the ability to find gold.
@@eckk7405 I was saying in the video he set up the SDC on gain lv 3. I wanted to know what lv 5 performance is.