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Is the GPX 14" coil waterproof, and can I submerge it?
Minelab GPX 14" Double-D Coil for GPX 6000 Gold Detector
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Open May 22, 2026 - 11:24 AM
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May 22, 2026 - 11:24 AM
The GPX 14-inch Double-D coil is waterproof to 3 feet (1 meter), meaning you can fully submerge the coil while hunting creek beds, shallow streams, and wet washes. The waterproof rating applies to the coil itself, not the GPX 6000 control box, so keep the detector's electronics above water. We've run this coil through seasonal desert washes and gold-bearing creeks without issue. The waterproof construction also protects against rain and mud, common conditions during prospecting trips in variable weather.
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Minelab GPX 14" Double-D Coil for GPX 6000 Gold Detector
The GPX 14-inch Double-D coil is a waterproof search coil built for the Minelab GPX 6000, delivering stable performance in mineralized soil and salty ground where monoloop coils struggle. GPX 6000 owners working old mining claims or prospecting creek beds gain wider coverage per swing without sacrif...
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