Whites D5 coil

[darkfibre]

I just came across 2 brand new 15" whites coils.
The 6B will fit my Coinmaster 6000Di2, but the D5 will not.

A quick search seems to show the D5 is to suit a 6000/D and 6/DB only.

As I am planning to make quite a few kits, does anyone know if this coil may be of use? Is it worth keeping?

If it is not compatible with anything I may construct, then I will move it on.



Thanks.

[kt315]

Loop Guide.pdf

[darkfibre]

Thanks for that.
The D5 coil doesn't get a mention.
ITMD shows how a 4B is wound, but I have a search fail on the D5.

[jessadr]

I need one for my 6db would you sell it ?

[darkfibre]

I need one for my 6db would you sell it ?

Possibly, what country are you in?

[Koala]

I would try it first. I have used the 6B on a IDX. Would not ground balance properly unless I increased the value of the ground balance POT

Here is a copy from the Whites forum that I have quoted many time as not all Classic coil are the same.

older Whites coils

From Coinist Whites Tips page 2

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Go to any forum, chat group, etc., and you're bound
to see discussions about using this coil or that coil on this
or that detector.

Well, just because a coil is round like your coil,
or has the same connector like your coil, IT DOESN'T MEAN
THEY'RE COMPATIBLE!

Whites has used many different coil designs and
windings over the years. While the housings and connector
may be the same, the inside is totally different. This
discussion will focus on designs used in the last 20 years
because there are still tens of thousands of 20+ year old
Whites detectors in use. The Internet has created many
problems for detectorists. Most of the time common sense
has taken a back seat to impulse buying, the thought
of getting a "good deal".

Look at the outside left ear of your search coil
(where the bolt goes through it). You'll see a winding
designation stamped into it, i.e. 6B, D5, G, 8B, etc.

D4 and D5 coils were used on the 6000/D and 6/DB
detectors ONLY! They cannot be used on any other units.
The D4/D5 coils were available in 8" and 15" only.

B4 and B5 coils were used on the 4/DB and 5000/D
detectors only! They cannot be used on any other units.
The B4/B5 coils were available in 8" and 15" only.

6B coils were in use since the "series 2" thru
"series 3", Pro units, the Classics, and at present on
the Classic I SL and II SL. 6B coils were available in 4",
8", 10", and 15".

F coil was made only in a BM256 (Blue Max 10"). This loop
is totally interchangeable with all 6B coils above. It was
manufactured to give performance to units which use the 6B
coil similar to the BM950 coil is use today.

G, HI, 8B coils are known as the (Blue Max) BM350, BM600, BM5.3,
BM800, BM7.8, Royal 800, BM950, BM1500. These coils are
interchangeable. THESE COILS ARE NOT MADE TO BE USED ON UNITS
WHICH NORMALLY TAKE THE 6B DESIGN! TRYING TO USE THESE COILS
IN PLACE OF THE 6B COILS WILL HAVE VARYING RESULTS. Some units
may or may not ground balance properly (even if re-adjusted),
but disc settings will be off and target ID's will not be accurate!

[darkfibre]

The D5 is the correct coil for his 6/DB

[jessadr]

murfreesboro, tn 37128

[jessadr]

what are the ohm reading between pins. maybe the coil is ok. the detector turns on battery checks and tunes and the button retunes. just no detect in any mode

[jessadr]

USA