Should You Buy The Minelab Equinox 15 inch Coil?

Finally after several hunts and a lot testing I'm finally able to determine if the Minelab 15" search coil for the Equinox is really worth spending the extra money for it. I took this coil relic hunting, coin shooting, etc. and I'm ready to share what I like and don't like about this coil. I also did a complete review on all the Equinox search coils over on my website mentalmetaldetecting.com. the one thing I did not try was the beach. I believe this coil will do well at the beach but you tell me. What is your experience using the 15 inch search coil? Do you like it or not? Drop me a comment and let me know.
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[@MentalMetal]

Do you own the 15" search coil for the Equinox? If you do, do you like it? Share a comment and let us know what you think. Thanks for watching!

[@PlasteredDragon]

When I got the 15" coil all my old hunted out grounds became like new again. That is a killer coil! Love it.

[@fabianwylie8707]

Hi guys, what do you think of the coil in surf , that being a 15 inch coil , even underwater ?.

[@joevalencic5275]

I own all three coils for the Nox, but use the 15” the lease, simply because I reserve it for vast, open grassy areas. That said, I was pleasantly surprised in February 2020 to find two Mercury dimes one foot apart while using the 15”. The first was at 14” and the other at 12” deptH. I also found my first Barber quarter using it...1896 at 12”. I’ve dug a lot of other coins using the 15” but those three at those depths were pretty impressive to me. I must add that I’m a slow hunter, and in old parks with the 800 (I own a used 600 as a backup machine as well) I’m in Field 2, zero ground balance, iron bias zero, recovery speed 3-4 and sensitivity as high as I can get it without noise. I follow the advice of a KZbinr (don’t remember who it was because I’m 70 and have CRS🤪) who says “If you think you’re swinging slow enough, then slow down!" Trust me, it works! Great video. I enjoy watching and listening because you don’t babble...just say what needs to be said. I’m on my winter break for about three weeks in Cape Coral Florida, and will be trying the 15” on the beach. Like anywhere else, it’s not good in high density target areas, so I’ll have the 11” in my backpack if I need to switch them. Digbags.Etsy.com

[@MentalMetal]

Thanks Joe for your insight, I might have to try out your settings and see how they work for me. I have just the place to try it. Good luck at the beach. I wish I was there w/you right now LOL. Just got 8 inches of snow sigh... come on spring.

[@prometaldetector1459]

The Minelab 15-inch coil is a must-have for any beach or field metal detecting!

[@MentalMetal]

Thank you!

[@CapnDanTreasures]

Hey Scott, I just ordered my new EQX15 coil earlier today, it should be here in a few days. Which is fine because the weather here in the Detroit area is still cold with snow in the forecast, I'm not too worried about the weight because I use the Minelab Pro Swing 45 harness, that thing works great for me with my health issues and having to do things in moderation with not too much physical activity. Thanks for taking the time to do the leg work with this coil, it really helps guys like me that are only a couple years into metal detecting. Spring is coming!! Happy Hunting!!

[@MentalMetal]

I wish you warm weather my friend. I hope you can get out there soon. Thank you for the comment.

[@Underwatermetaldetecting]

I have the 15” coil and I love it. Literally started going to the gym to help with the extra weight but I’ve learned to move super slow with it. I mainly hunt the beach and yesterday I was digging 18” quarters and dimes by the dozens. I also went to a heavily hunted park and pulled a 3 ringer from about 18” as well. Give it a chance. I don’t touch the 11” anymore

[@MentalMetal]

That is awesome! Can't wait to use it at the beach!

[@G5ranch]

Thanks for sharing I guess the 15 inch coil has its place I mainly use the 11 inch myself I do have a 6 inch because I have been honing in some tight areas in the woods I wouldn’t mind getting a 15 inch for the beach thanks for Sharing

[@MentalMetal]

Right on Tony, for big open fields and YES especially for the beach. You want as much cover you can get.

[@miroslavzima8856]

4:25 Yes, this exactly happened me pretty often until i discovered what was happening! I was looking only at the front, but forgot that even the back has double coils in it (with 11 inches) and also are pointing active. Some items are beeping on the whole middle, some are detected just on front and back end tip. My worst enemy? Swarms of decayed wirings (those really thin ones) or metal waste, which is visible for hand detector and Nox. It sucks when you get over 20 cm deep and nothing. Fun times xD Yeah, I was thinking about "sniper" coil or bigger one, but I think I will stay with my current one. Thanks for demonstration!

[@MentalMetal]

My pleasure thanks for watching!

[@ladigger362]

Use on 4 or 5 recovery .I don't pin point I locate target by working coil to target then turn 90 degrees and repeat to pin point target works every time right in front of coil it will locate

[@MentalMetal]

I'll have to give that a try. Thanks again!

[@ericcampbell8881]

When you pin point a loud shallow target raise your coil and back it off as you pin point...accuracy should improve greatly

[@MentalMetal]

Thanks for the tip Eric.

[@jaystrongbow9435]

You are a better man than me, I wouldn't have dug any of those signals except the quarter. I hunt square nail infested fields and cellars in New England, and I agree, all you need is the 11 incher, its ideal all around. I owned the 15 and 6, they both got sold on ebay after awhile. Yes, repeatable signal all the way around and you are good to go once you get a feel for your area. Rivets, bent square nails, stuff like that will fool you once in awhile, but nothing you can do about that. Good vid man.

[@MentalMetal]

Yeah I like the 15 for open fields and the beach but the 11 and 10x5 Coiltek are my goto coils now.

[@detectingislife8129]

Just an FYI minelab showed a trick on how to get more accurate pinpointing and it works unbelievably well. Instead of sweeping over your target then going to the side and then initiating pinpoint. Sweep over the target and instead stop on the target and initiate pinpoint. You will notice it is incredibly more accurate and sensitive. Hope this helps.

[@MentalMetal]

Awesome I'll give that a try thanks!

[@briank.1848]

I have the 15” coil but mostly use it on the beach. Sometimes I will use it in large grassy areas that’s not too trashy. Overall it’s a great coil.

[@MentalMetal]

Excellent thanks!

[@JACOB1556]

I have all 3 coils and after you buy another machine you have to buy more coils for that machine lol. If i upgrade a new machine i probably will buy the small coil as it can get between the iron and in those small areas that has lots of iron . Then that coil would be perfect and its makes recovering the target a lot quicker. i found a old sterling silver florin with the 6 inch coil in a place that has been already detected. also I found a very worn sterling silver threepence on top of a big rusty bolt.

[@MentalMetal]

Yes its true we will end up spending more haha. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@RelicHuntingSouthTexas]

Been watching a lot of videos on that coil lately. Haven’t tried mine yet but mostly bc I am rough with my detectors and am afraid of breaking the coil ears. Thanks for the video😊

[@MentalMetal]

I hear you but I don't think its as big of an issue as some make it out to be. Plus, you have a 2 year warranty so if something goes wrong Minelab is pretty good at getting you another one quickly.

[@RelicHuntingSouthTexas]

Lol! I just watched Dig That Beep and John had it happen during the episode. Same with Larry at Sodbusters Metal Detecting. I figure they likely won’t break while under warranty! I will have to try that big coil out!

[@keithsw2566]

I just got the 6 inch and most certainly getting the 15!

[@MentalMetal]

Its a beast but does the job! Good luck

[@dirtfishingnewfoundland4353]

The new Promo the 15 inch coil comes free with the Equinox 800

[@carltonbauer2779]

Just a hunch, try a garden test using single freq, (eg: 4KHz), with both the 11" & 15" coils at a slow recovery/swing speed. Question: How does the NOX800 "learn" there is a different coil on the shaft? Is there an electronic ID?

[@ladigger362]

I get up to 3 inch's more depth love it on The beach

[@MentalMetal]

I'm really looking forward to taking it to the beach as well. Thanks for watching!

[@kevindement7418]

I use my 15" coil at the beach and open parks. I like it, but it does wear you out if you swing it for awhile. May not bother some people but again my shoulder isn't the best shape either.

[@MentalMetal]

yeah that thing will punish you if you aren't careful :-)

[@MentalMetal]

yeah that thing will punish you if you aren't careful :-)

[@peterbicker8389]

I just ordered the 15 inch coil to use on the beach in the fall and winter months when its cold to go into the water.

[@MentalMetal]

Did you use Fort Bedford? I hope you did.

[@Whadaa72]

On my 800 if you leave the search then come back and try to pinpoint the detector wont find it. It has to have the beep as I swing it side to side then hit the pinpoint then it has it.

[@jerrydineen2827]

I don't have one as of yet but I do intend to buy one. One field we hunt a friend of mine dug about 40+ CW bullets at about 16 to 17" using a Nautilus with a large coil! I know the Nox won't compete with that but I want to give it a try!

[@MentalMetal]

I've pulled some deep stuff with it so don't rule it out. Slow that separation speed down and put it in field 2 mode I bet you might pick something up.

[@GeorgeElliott-xp4mh]

Next time you have a field hunt can i join you

[@josephtuccillo6438]

I wonder if the wiggle method would work better than the pinpoint function on this coil. Just keep wiggling and draw it back till the tone stops and your target is right in front of the coil. I personally think I'll get the 6". I wouldn't kick the 15 out if bed but I think I'd have more use for the 6 and 11.

[@MentalMetal]

I have given this a try several times and I've had better luck on coins but its a little more difficult. The sweet spot seems to be hard to find on this coil. I just end up digging a bigger plug and that seems to get me better results.

[@robertbittner7127]

I have all 3 coils also. I have come to the same conclusion as you have. There is a time and place for each one.

[@MentalMetal]

Yep that is exactly true. It will be interesting to see how the new Coiltek coils do.

[@jayson8118]

On another video on the 15 coil for the Equinox a guy suggested using single tone as he thought it would give an extra 3 " of depth when searching . Certainly worth a try !? Has anyone got any thoughts on that ??

[@MentalMetal]

I will have to give that a try but IMO if you have to go back to a single freq then that defeats the whole idea of using multi-freq which is what the Equinox is made for but trying out a single freq is worth trying. Thanks for the tip.

[@5against4]

Great for coverage in less trashy or iron infested fields. Pinpointing I lift the coil to help narrow it down. Not a happy shoulder tho☹. Never used at a beach. Depth might be more but nothing crazy.

[@MentalMetal]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to try and lift the coil and see if that works. Thanks again.

[@bassingwithawesomejohnson3202]

Great video my friend!!

[@MentalMetal]

Thank you very much!

[@wtoprock]

Im holding out to get the Coiltek 15" NOX coil..

[@MentalMetal]

Wait for some reviews to make sure it good. Just my opinion is all. I have no knowledge of any of them yet.

[@gregsanderson2470]

Keep that hoof pick, they make good crevice tools.

[@MentalMetal]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JuanHernandez-of9pr]

Should I use the 6in coil or 15in coil if I know a location where most likely I will find gold coins?

[@MentalMetal]

Depends on how much trash is there.

[@lancemcilwainoutcastmetald5398]

I bought it for extra depth and it was no deeper than my stock coil. I was really disappointed with it. It does have better ground coverage but i was looking for more depth which it did not deliver. I sold it in disappointment

[@MentalMetal]

Sorry to hear that but I agree I was a little disappointed myself but I knew it going into getting one, so for me its all about coverage now.

[@alex-andreeaconstantin904]

I wanted to buy a 15 inch one for my Quest Q30 to find deeper targets... I mean no coins and small items but bigger items. It really does not offer more depth ?

[@MoorePeter-q1n]

232 Parker Lake

[@billbraski2452]

Hello, I am getting a 15" mainly to cover more ground at the beach. I heard that it causes a lot of extra drag in the water when compared to the 11". I was wondering if I need to change any setting when using the 15" as compared to the 11" ?

[@MentalMetal]

I have never had to change anything, its def a little heavy and bigger so yes you will have more drag.

[@wendelhose7257]

New coiltec coils look good/cheers from oz

[@MentalMetal]

Yes I heard. Looking forward to seeing the 10x5 in use. mentalmetaldetecting.com/new-after-market-search-coils-for-the-minelab-equinox/

[@wendelhose7257]

@@MentalMetal YES big diference between land and beach hunting/ land you need fast seperation in old irion sites/ beach depth old stuff /shallow drop any machine/ depth and what your looking for you could possible find key/cheers from oz the thrill is in the hunt

[@SoFloSteve]

Looks like it is a good coil under right conditions. Was that a frog hook for hooves you found?

[@MentalMetal]

At first I had think about the frog hook haha. To be honest I have no clue I just took it as a piece of junk. Thanks for your pledge on Patreon. I'm just ramping it up so give me a little time to get it firing I really do appreciate it.

[@SoFloSteve]

@@MentalMetal We are good no hurry

[@marthamarine]

Hahaha bro that first target you hit pinpoint and the the first words out of my mouth were "fuckin sounds big bro" followed by you saying it sounds big.

[@MentalMetal]

We have a connection LOL thanks for watching

[@user-eq6tf4dk8g]

like for the video)) are equinox still leaking ??? or did minelab fix this problem?

[@MentalMetal]

They will service them if they leak, not sure if they addressed it in later models.

[@tedyoh7394]

Maybe you could do a few shorts with Greg instead of your dog? That's all i got for now....

[@MentalMetal]

Thanks for keeping it real my friend. I love that dog!

[@cheycasters]

Is the Larger the Coil the more coverage you get but with the 6" it gets more focused searching??

[@MentalMetal]

15 = more coverage and about an inch more depth. 6 = less coverage but more target separation in trashy conditions and a little less depth but not much.

[@cheycasters]

@@MentalMetal thanks!!

[@digginturtle9713]

What do you think of the coiltek that is coming out? Do you think it will be better than the Minelab coil? Depth? Pinpointing?

[@MentalMetal]

Not sure, I'm hoping to get all three to test. I'm hoping for more depth especially on the 15"

[@Shizel_Biscuits47]

Sir your dog is creeping me out

[@MentalMetal]

Sir my dog is harmless.

[@Shizel_Biscuits47]

I thought he was harmful