Product Review - Delkim EV Plus

In part 1 of this review we talk about the Delkim EV Plus bite alarm. We show you you some of the accessories that are available and take a close-up look at the actual alarm and it's features.
The Delkim EV Plus is the "entry" level alarm in the "plus" range.
Other models in the range are the Standard Plus (the additional level of sensitivity control) and the grand daddy of them all, the TXi Plus (with built in wireless transmitter).
I have been using the Delkim EV Plus bite alarms now for about 6 months, having switched over from the traditional roller-wheel style alarms. I must say, I am pretty darn impressed.
The Delkim is ultra sensitive but allows for fine adjustment to prevent false bite indications depending upon the conditions.
A number of people have complained that the Delkim is too sensitive, however, that's why you have that sensitivity control. I usually have mine set at sensitivity 3 or 4, adjusting up/down depending on the wind, wave action, nuisance line bites - only on a very calm day, if I am fishing at medium to long range, do I crank them all the way up to maximum to detect the most subtle vibration or pick-up.
The Delkim EV Plus alarm is pretty darn loud, it can be wound up to an ear piercing 100gb - quite useful when fishing in windy conditions so you can still hear the speaker sound. I usually keep mine set between 1 or 2, plenty loud enough for me!
The alarm has adjustable tone control, useful if you want to differentiate between multiple alarms on your pod, or from other alarms sounding out there on the bankside. I prefer tone 3 or 4 - which results in a reasonable pitched beep and thrilling run sound.
Battery life is excellent from a single 9v, I have been using these alarms heavily and they are still on the original batteries.
The latch/run LEDs are super bright. I have fished at night with the Delkim's and have had no issues seeing the alarm lights through the darkness. There is nothing better than hearing the Delkim screaming with a run and the LED's blazing away in the darkness!
The Delkim EV plus does have the capability to be hook up to the additional TX Micro Plus transmitter module, which turns this into a fully wireless alarm solution.
For a price point of ~$80, this is a high end alarm for the money and is backed by a 2 year warranty from Delkim.
In part 2 of this review I will go over some of the accessories in more detail, show you have to install them and how they work.
Tight-Lines,
John
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[@Enpassantful]

Good review mate, watch out for that crocodile just beyond the rods. :D

[@TheAbhorsen2]

I have to say getting the chance to have one of the EV Delkims is a real treat! Love how they sound, easy to use water resistant, they are really worth it! Great video John look forward to seeing more info on the EV Delkims.

[@CarpQuest]

It took me a long time to save up for them, but, they were worth the wait ! I'm looking forwards to getting all the accessories out of their wrappers and demonstrating how to install them and setup !

[@BrianWingard]

Looking good John! Very informative video and looking forward to more!

[@lis666ful]

Beauty Equipment :-P

[@CarpQuest]

Thanks Brian - very much appreciated !

[@CarpQuest]

FUKS CARP TEAM They certainly are ! thanks !

[@CarpQuest]

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[@lowkeys1014]

just ordered 3 of myn :) so exited!!

[@XtremeReedy]

Cool review............love the Delks........

[@CarpQuest]

Me too. Took me a little trial and patience to get the sensitivity dialed into the conditions first time I had them out. Then it was feet up and coffee out. First time I had a run with them was great - a single beep, hanger didn't even move - followed by that real unmistakable Delkim screamer !

[@blackhat1894]

looking forward

[@ViralTrend88]

great video helped me a lot to make my decision to buy a pair of these great alarms money well spent bye the looks of things great video subbed

[@CarpQuest]

You certainly will enjoy the Delkim's! If like me, you have the EV Plus, you can always turn them into a wireless solution down the road, with the TX Micro Transmitters and an RX reciever. Note: you cannot use the D-LoK quick Release with the Micro Transmitters, that's the only downside i've found so far. Hopefully, you'll be carp'on an hearing those Delkim's singing soon !

[@carpassassin1569]

very nice top greets from germany

[@CarpQuest]

+Carp Assassin, thanks ! You have some great fishing over there!

[@Argento261]

Got some used ones today, didn't find much info on it anywhere exept for the delkim manual. So i want to know, can you shut off that nightlight marking?

[@CarpQuest]

I also had to go back and check the manual. It would appear you can only change the brightness or Night Marking on the Standard/Tx-i Plus. Sorry....

[@CarpQuest]

www.delkim.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/delkim-ev-plus-instructions.pdf is the link to the product manual for this alarm, sheesh, hard to imagine they are now 8 years old ! time flies !

[@Argento261]

@@CarpQuest thanks, finally got an answer from delkim, not adjustable, always on. doesn´t matter, i bought them as a back up. simply can´t fish anything else than a delkim. had my old ones for 20 years now.

[@aztek_plays1891]

Good

[@danielwilding5759]

Very boring, great alarms.

[@CarpQuest]

Thanks for the feedback Daniel. Yes, they are great alarms. A few years on mine are still going strong. Tight-lines, John.

[@Ramalamadingdong87]

What were you expecting, Strippers and fireworks during a review of a bite alarm? You Daniel, are.....a bit thick.