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The Minelab Z17 17 inch Concentric Toroidal Coil is the go-to coil in the GPZ 8000 Z-Set range when the ground turns noisy, engineered to detect a diverse range of small to medium gold targets in conductive soils and EMI-heavy locations that were previously untouchable. With stable operation and strong target response, the Z17 lets you keep hunting confidently where other coils struggle.
The Z17 is the mid-size coil in Minelab's Z-Set Concentric Toroidal Coil range, which also includes the Z13 13 inch and Z18 18 inch. Striking the balance between the nimble Z13 and the deep-seeking Z18, the 17 inch Z17 is purpose-built for noisy ground, delivering broad coverage and stable performance where conductivity or atmospheric interference would otherwise drown out faint signals.
Designed specifically for the GPZ 8000, Minelab's flagship gold detector powered by GeoZVT™ technology, the Z17 delivers strong target response on small to medium gold with stable operation in high-EMI and conductive soils. Its concentric toroidal design suppresses ground noise so you can pull clear signals from terrain that used to be off-limits.
If you detect in conductive ground, hunt near power lines or other sources of electromagnetic interference, or work anywhere atmospheric conditions make for a noisy threshold, the Z17 is the ideal match for your GPZ 8000.
Key Features
- Optimized 17 inch diameter: broad ground coverage with stable, confident performance in challenging conditions
- Concentric toroidal design: engineered to reduce ground noise in conductive soils and high-EMI ground for clearer target response
- Built for noisy ground: the coil to switch to when conductivity or atmospheric conditions create interference
- Strong, stable target response: detect a diverse range of small to medium gold in locations that were previously untouchable
- Genuine Minelab accessory: built specifically for the GPZ 8000 (SKU 3011-0503)
- Waterproof: rated to 1 m (3.3 ft) for up to 30 minutes and safe for hunting in damp grass, wet sand, and shallow creek beds or streams.
Specifications
- Model: Z17 Concentric Toroidal Coil
- Coil size: 17 inch
- Coil type: Concentric toroidal (Z-Set range)
- Compatible detector: Minelab GPZ 8000
- Best for: Small to medium gold; conductive, EMI-heavy, noisy ground
- Brand: Minelab
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