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The Minelab Excalibur Knobs & Caps (Set of 5) are original equipment manufacturer replacement parts for the Minelab Excalibur II series metal detectors. Excalibur II owners working saltwater beaches or freshwater dive sites eventually wear control knobs through repeated adjustments in wet environments, and this 5-piece set restores full tactile control with the same factory components Minelab installs during production. Each set includes five knobs and five yellow caps that match the detector's waterproof housing specifications.
What's Included with the Minelab Excalibur Knobs & Caps Set
- Five Minelab Excalibur control knobs (original equipment specification)
- Five yellow caps (factory color-matched for visibility)
Why Excalibur II Owners Replace Knobs and Caps
- Original Minelab parts maintain the detector's waterproof integrity when installed correctly, avoiding aftermarket components that may compromise seal performance in underwater hunts.
- Factory yellow caps restore high-contrast visibility against dark sand or murky water, making threshold and sensitivity adjustments faster during tide-window hunts.
- Worn knobs lose tactile feedback in cold water or through neoprene gloves; fresh knobs return crisp adjustment feel for discrimination and volume controls.
- Five-piece quantity provides knobs for the Minelab Excalibur II 1000 – Professional Underwater Metal Detector control panel, letting operators refresh controls in one maintenance session.
Direct OEM Fit for Excalibur II Waterproof Housing
These knobs and caps are the same components Minelab installs on Excalibur II detectors during manufacturing. The knobs thread onto the detector's control shafts, and the yellow caps fit over the knobs. Excalibur II operators hunting surf zones or performing underwater recoveries rely on this OEM fit to preserve the housing's waterproof rating after control replacement. The yellow cap color matches Minelab's original specification, maintaining the detector's visual identification in low-light conditions or when multiple detectors are staged on a boat deck.
Installing replacement knobs requires removing the old components and threading the new knobs onto the control shafts until snug. The yellow caps press onto the knobs after installation. Operators working in saltwater environments benefit from rinsing the knobs and caps with fresh water after each hunt to prevent salt crystal buildup in the threads. For detailed maintenance procedures, see our metal detecting tips and FAQs covering waterproof detector care.
Specifications
- Compatibility: Minelab Excalibur II series metal detectors
- Quantity: 5 knobs, 5 yellow caps
- Part Type: Original Minelab replacement components
- Cap Color: Yellow (factory specification)
- Material: Waterproof-rated plastic (OEM specification)
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, stocking original equipment replacement parts for the Excalibur II series. Our team has replaced control knobs on waterproof detectors in saltwater and freshwater environments, and we know the difference between OEM components that maintain seal integrity and aftermarket parts that risk housing leaks. Every Excalibur knobs and caps set ships with our 30-day return policy, free shipping, and price-match guarantee. We support detectorists maintaining aging Excalibur II units with the same parts Minelab metal detectors & gold prospecting equipment operators rely on for underwater performance.
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