Can This Metal Detector From A Garage Sale Be Repaired?

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JOE Valued Member United States 164 Posts	Posted 12/06/2008 2:56 pm Hi, I'm completely new to metal detecting, And I have always wanted to own a metal detector, But could never find the funds to purchase one. But while looking around at a local garage sale, This family had a metal detector for sale, For (Litterally) $1. They said that it needed a new battery pack, Even though I didn't know wether or not it was possible at the time (Or if they were being truthfull), I purchased it anyway. (One dollar, no big lose if this can't be saved ) So since I don't know anything about metal detectors, I was wondering if it was possible to revive this metal detector again, And how much a battery pack might cost (And maybe a short tutorial since they only gave me the detector and not the manual.) Here are some general photos I took of the metal detector, And a few I took of it's markings to try and figure out what make and model it was. I'm mostly sure that it's only problem is its missing a battery pack, It does not appear to have any damage or defects. Top of the metal detector: Bottom: Logo on the side: (Sorry about the camera glare, It reads "White's classic SL, Manufactured by White's eletronics." I also took a few more pictures incase they were needed. If any more (Or clearer) photos are needed, Just let me know. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Edited by JOE 12/06/2008 8:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Parklane64 Rest in Peace United States 2668 Posts	Posted 12/06/2008 8:56 pm I googled it. And found this statement: Slide In "AA" Battery Pack delivers up to 70 hours of hunting! Here: http://www.pti-world.com/classic1.html Whites electronics: http://whiteselectronics.com/ I also read that you should contact White's and request the instructions. And lastly, if you know the power specifications, any power supply of the same rating should work. Looks like a cream puff. Good Luck! Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/07/2008 2:39 pm You should be able to get the manual from white's website. The battery holder may be available at Radio Shack or similar electronic supply store. Report this Post to the Staff
pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 12/07/2008 10:22 pm I picked up a White's - older that yours - at a garage sale several years ago; it also needed a new battery holder, which White's carries, although you might be able to do as I did and pick up one at Radio Shack and shave it down a little to fit. White's also has downloadable pdf manuals available online. You got a really good deal; have fun with it! Report this Post to the Staff
JOE Valued Member United States 164 Posts	Posted 12/13/2008 5:06 pm I managed to find the battery pack at the local store that sells metal detectors, Bought the battery pack for 10.95$, And amazingly the detector actually works! Suprising since I asked the store owner and he said that this model was made before 1990, haha. Thanks everyone, And that link helped Parklane, I found the instruction manual for this on that site, thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
Tim Stroud Pillar of the Community United States 2661 Posts	Posted 12/30/2008 07:55 am Nice find!! It should pay for it self on your first trip out. Good job. Report this Post to the Staff
andre1621 Pillar of the Community Canada 868 Posts	Posted 12/22/2009 8:27 pm Hi Joe I did have a late model of White's metal detector,same here the batterie pack was useless I went shopping in some electronic store and find exacly to good size that fitted in my White's 4900/d model.And it's working prety good just like a new one. Edited by andre1621 12/23/2009 9:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 12/23/2009 2:05 pm I think every White's Instruction Manual is available via PDF download at this site: http://whiteselectronics.com/info/manuals.html Report this Post to the Staff
AMetalHound Valued Member United States 97 Posts	Posted 01/02/2010 5:04 pm That is a good find, I'm still looking for a detector for the same reasons you where (funding) lol. Hopefully I'll find one for a buck :) Report this Post to the Staff
Bennie Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 01/04/2010 01:18 am Wow...a buck, eh? That is a great buy! Whites makes a good detector. Have fun with it. Report this Post to the Staff
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