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The Coiltek NOX 10x5 is an elliptical Double-D search coil engineered for tight-space hunting on the Minelab Equinox 900 metal detector, Equinox 600/700/800, Minelab X-TERRA Pro metal detector – multi-frequency, waterproof, built for the field, Minelab X-TERRA ELITE metal detectors – coils, bundles & accessories, and Minelab Vanquish 460 metal detector - multi-frequency and waterproof. Equinox owners working trashy parks, crowded playgrounds, and relic sites littered with iron need a coil that separates good targets from trash without sacrificing depth. The 10x5 elliptical footprint delivers concentrated sensitivity in a blade-like detection field that fits between fence posts, around playground equipment, and through dense brush where standard round coils struggle.
What's Included with the Coiltek NOX 10x5 DD Coil
- Coiltek NOX 10x5 DD Coil for Equinox and X-TERRA Pro
- Pre-installed protective skidplate
Why Equinox and X-TERRA Pro Owners Reach for the Coiltek 10x5
- Slim 5-inch width accesses cramped quarters where round coils won't fit, between fence posts, around playground legs, inside old foundation corners.
- DD electromagnetic field slices through iron trash while maintaining coin and jewelry depth, so you recover silver in nail beds and gold rings under bottle caps.
- Lightweight 15oz construction reduces arm fatigue during four-hour park sessions and all-day relic hunts.
- Waterproof to 3 meters on Equinox 600/800 and 5 meters on Equinox 700/900, X-TERRA Pro, and X-TERRA Elite, hunt wet sand, streams, and shallow water without worry.
- Plug-and-play compatibility across six detector models means you swap coils in seconds and start hunting with your preferred settings.
Tighter Target Separation in Trashy Park Sites
Old Homesteads and Urban Demolition Sites
The 10x5 elliptical shape creates a concentrated detection field that excels in high-trash environments where nails, bottle caps, and foil outnumber coins ten to one. The DD configuration produces a blade-like electromagnetic field that cuts through ferrous clutter while maintaining sensitivity to non-ferrous targets at depth. We've run this coil on Equinox 800 at iron-littered homesteads and recovered seated silver between rusty square nails that blanked out with the stock 11-inch round coil. The narrow 5-inch profile also improves pinpointing precision, you'll spend less time digging oversized plugs and more time recovering targets. For best results in dense iron, run Park 2 mode with iron bias at F2=0 and recovery speed at 6-7.
- Best for: Equinox 700/800/900 and X-TERRA Pro users hunting trashy parks, old homesteads, demolition sites, and relic fields with heavy iron contamination.
- Less ideal for: Open beaches and farm fields where a larger coil's coverage and depth advantages outweigh the 10x5's separation benefits.
Playgrounds and Modern Parks with Pull-Tab Clutter
Modern parks present a different challenge, aluminum pull-tabs, foil wrappers, and bottle caps concentrated around benches and playground equipment. The 10x5's maneuverability shines here. You can sweep tight figure-eights around swing-set legs and slide supports where larger coils hit obstacles mid-swing. The focused detection field also improves target ID consistency on deep coins masked by surface trash. We've used this coil on Equinox 600 at wood-chip playgrounds and pulled gold rings from under jungle gyms that other detectorists walked past. The elliptical geometry reduces ground coverage per swing compared to a round coil, but in confined spaces you're not sacrificing speed, you're gaining access. Check out our metal detecting tips and FAQs for park-hunting strategies that pair well with compact coils.
Specifications
- Compatibility: Minelab Equinox 600, 700, 800, 900, X-TERRA Pro, X-TERRA Elite, Vanquish 460
- Coil Size: 10in x 5in (240mm x 135mm)
- Weight: 15oz (426g)
- Configuration: Double-D (DD)
- Waterproof Rating: 3m (Equinox 600/800) / 5m (Equinox 700/900, X-TERRA Pro, X-TERRA Elite)
- Skidplate: Pre-installed protective cover
- Warranty: 2 years manufacturer coverage
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized Coiltek dealer, so your purchase is backed by Coiltek's full 2-year manufacturer warranty. Our team runs Equinox detectors in the field and has tested the NOX coil series across park, relic, and beach environments, we know which coils fit which scenarios because we've hunted them ourselves. Every order ships free within the continental U.S., and our 30-day return policy gives you a full month to test the coil in your local conditions. We also offer a price-match guarantee, so you're covered if you find a lower advertised price from another authorized dealer.
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