Minelab FBS Alkaline Battery Pack (SKU: 3011-0170)

Never let a dead battery cut your treasure hunting session short. The Minelab FBS Alkaline Battery Pack is a genuine factory accessory designed to hold 8 x AA alkaline batteries, providing an immediate and reliable backup power source in the field. This unit serves as an essential fail-safe replacement for your primary rechargeable pack, ensuring you never lose valuable tracking time when you are far away from a charging station.

Complete Model Compatibility

This battery pack is engineered specifically for Minelab Full Band Spectrum (FBS) technology metal detectors. It perfectly matches original manufacturer specifications and directly replaces the legacy Minelab part number 0311-0027. It is fully compatible with the following detector models:

• Minelab E-TRAC
• Minelab Safari
• Minelab Explorer SE and Explorer SE PRO
• Minelab Explorer II
• Minelab Explorer XS and Explorer S
• Minelab Quattro MP

Please Note: Batteries are not included with this housing. For maximum performance, field life, and optimal voltage stability, we highly recommend using premium, high-quality AA alkaline cells.

Field Use and Expert Maintenance Tips

Experienced detectorists always keep an empty alkaline tray loaded with fresh cells in their vehicle glove box or recovery pack. If your main rechargeable battery drops power during an extended hunt, you can swap this backup pack in within seconds to maintain deep target signals. To safeguard your equipment and protect the metallic contact terminals, always remember to remove the individual AA batteries from this housing during long-term storage to prevent accidental terminal corrosion or cell leakage.

Complete Your Detecting Setup

Preparing for an uninterrupted day of target recovery requires a well-rounded equipment strategy. Once your power management is secured, make sure you have heavy-duty digging tools to recover deep targets cleanly and efficiently. If you are tracking targets down along coastal shorelines, matching a stable power supply with specialized waterproof beach detectors will help you conquer highly mineralized wet sand. You can also explore our full range of advanced metal detectors to find the perfect primary or secondary machine for your next adventure.