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Can I use the EQX 11 coil in saltwater and wet sand?
Minelab 11" EQX 11 Double-D Waterproof Coil for Equinox, X-Terra, and Vanquish Detectors
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May 19, 2026 - 04:24 PM
Yes, the EQX 11 features a fully waterproof and submersible design, allowing you to wade into saltwater, wet surf lines, mountain streams, and tide pools with absolute confidence. The Double-D wiring structure balances out intense saltwater conductivity variations much better than concentric coils. This minimizes the false signaling chatter that typically occurs when tracking across changing moisture lines along the coast. The included skid plate shields the lower composite shell from scratches caused by abrasive wet sand and rocks.
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Minelab 11" EQX 11 Double-D Waterproof Coil for Equinox, X-Terra, and Vanquish Detectors
The Minelab EQX 11 is an 11-inch Double-D waterproof search coil compatible with Equinox 600, 700, 800, 900, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite, and Vanquish 360, 460, 560 detectors, delivering superior target separation in iron-heavy environments. Equinox 800 and 900 owners hunting old homesteads and Civil...
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