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« Reply #160 on: May 27, 2011, 11:24:57 am »
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Ok, so I got my new Tracker IV, and I have some Duracell "Procell" 9v Alkaline Batteries.....they are a "professional quality battery. Anyway, on the manual, it mentions to only use alkaline batteries, which these are, but it also mentions not to use "heavy duty" batteries.....I am not sure that "professional" = "Heavy Duty"........anyone?

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« Reply #161 on: May 27, 2011, 04:10:26 pm »
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Well if it doesn't say heavy duty on the battery then i would not worry about it.

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« Reply #162 on: May 27, 2011, 04:21:03 pm »
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LOL, thanks Karl!

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« Reply #163 on: May 28, 2011, 03:42:02 pm »
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Ok, so I got my new Tracker IV, and I have some Duracell "Procell" 9v Alkaline Batteries.....they are a "professional quality battery. Anyway, on the manual, it mentions to only use alkaline batteries, which these are, but it also mentions not to use "heavy duty" batteries.....I am not sure that "professional" = "Heavy Duty"........anyone?

Heavy duty batteries are simply those with an alleged "extra" capacity. Alkaline batteries are a different technology which are less prone to leaking their innards in high temperatures so manufacturers recommend them. They blossom green corrosion instead of leaking acid which can mean the difference between a damaged electrical connector (alkaline) or a completely ruined detector (heavy duty) when the acid leaks onto your electronics board. Most repair people will always recommend removing your batteries entirely during the off season or if you store your machine in your trunk, for example. Keeping the batteries in their own separate plastic box is a great idea.

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« Reply #164 on: May 29, 2011, 04:07:38 pm »
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Batteries:

 Alkaline batteries have a longer power life at the same maintained voltage output. Also are less likely to leak.

Heavy duty Batteries drop of in voltage quickly, ramping constantly downward and also are more likely to leak and corrode.

Alkaline batteries voltage stays at that constant value of voltage output much longer then drops rapidly at the end of life.

Rechargeables will also be unlikely to leak and can save you money over the long run.

There are a number of sites on the net that offer these with free shipping. They pay for themselves after 3 uses. They also save the environment.

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If you ever have a leaky battery.

Clean the contacts inside with moist baking soda several times.

This will neutralise the acids on the contacts.

Then wipe contacts with denature alcohol.

Spray a tissue with a light spray of WD-40 and wipe contacts.

WD-40 will not hurt conduction of installed batteries. Is used frequently with electrical contacts. Also benefits as moisture resistance.

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« Reply #165 on: May 29, 2011, 05:51:07 pm »
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MetalMaster - Thanks for the great Tips !!  Smiley

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« Reply #166 on: October 10, 2011, 03:09:56 pm »
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some good tips on using the Tracker IV thanks a bunch!

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« Reply #167 on: October 10, 2011, 11:44:13 pm »
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Wow.  A lot of water under the bridge since I started this thread.  I still have my tracker but it got put in the closet for the summer.  Its time to get it out and go find a park!

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« Reply #168 on: June 06, 2013, 06:33:13 pm »
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Thanks When you're ready to step up to the world's finest  you're ready for Bounty Hunter. And get set to dig deep. Not into your pocket, but into the ground. That's because genuine bounty hunter   can pick out virtually any metal object from any terrain - yet even with all their features, they are surprisingly affordable.



I removed the links you post to your web store not how we do things here.

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« Reply #169 on: June 06, 2013, 07:28:54 pm »
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Seldom, that did'nt take him long to gate crash

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