Leaving metal detector in car

[Divin]

What are your thoughts and opinions about leaving your metal detector in the car? In my job, extreme temperatures kill batteries. Lots of devices use permanent batteries that are not removable. If I am going to the beach with the family for the day, and maybe towards end of the day want to metal detect, I guess crack the windows some and go for it? Or if going somewhere after work, etc. With other gear I always try to keep in comfortable environment when possible, etc.

 

[aeds151]

Mine is in back of truck in parking lot of hotel since I am road tripping. Weather is only 60’s though. That will be its home for a bit


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[Divin]

It seems like if the temps are in the 60s like spring and fall it is not too bad to leave it there....summer here in VA would be different

Mine is in back of truck in parking lot of hotel since I am road tripping. Weather is only 60’s though. That will be its home for a bit


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[Metal detecto]

What are your thoughts and opinions about leaving your metal detector in the car? In my job, extreme temperatures kill batteries. Lots of devices use permanent batteries that are not removable. If I am going to the beach with the family for the day, and maybe towards end of the day want to metal detect, I guess crack the windows some and go for it? Or if going somewhere after work, etc. With other gear I always try to keep in comfortable environment when possible, etc.

I always take my metal detector out of my parent's car after every hunt. One break-in a few years ago taught us everything. The equinox and vanquish are stored in the shed and are never put in the car at any length of time. Just for safety.

Josh

 

[Divin]

Minelab says:
Do not leave in excessive heat/cold for longer than necessary (e.g. in a car or outside overnight).

Do not expose the headphones to extreme temperature conditions. The storage temperature range is from 0 to +60°C (32°F to +140°F)

Do not expose the detector to extreme temperature conditions.
The storage temperature range is from -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to
+122°F).

 

[Divin]

Good point, it would definitely stink if they got stolen!

I always take my metal detector out of my parent's car after every hunt. One break-in a few years ago taught us everything. The equinox and vanquish are stored in the shed and are never put in the car at any length of time. Just for safety.

Josh

 

[Metal detecto]

It would definitely stink to have it that they got stolen.

Nope, no detectors, just my trusty Lesche digger. They must have thought it was an expensive knife.

Josh

 

[Martin_V3i]

I don't know know if these latest generations of multi frequency detectors are like the Whites V-series 3-freq models, but if they are, the coils are tuned and over heating in a hot car can ruin a pricey coil. The resins inside loosen and the winding shift. Tune is lost.

The cold doesn't bother them half as much. Hope this helps. Now, if I didn't have a closed garage to park, I wouldn't leave valuables in my cars, locked, under a night lite, nada. My stuff comes in the house.

 

[Divin]

It stinks getting stuff stolen, either that or get a motion activated sprinkler....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGYCbvMXpyo

Nope, no detectors, just my trusty Lesche digger. They must have thought it was an expensive knife.

Josh

 

[Metal Pig]

I've been thinking about this lately myself.
I work 8hr days, and in summer generally during the hottest hours. I'm quite apt to do some detecting after work on the way home and I was thinking the same about the heat issue. One possible solution I thought of was to actually put the box/controller part of the detector in a small cooler, with a couple ice packs for the day. If you have a waterproof detector, condensation or using real ice probably wouldn't be much of an issue, especially if you put a plastic produce bag over it for extra protection.

 

[Martin_V3i]

I've been thinking about this lately myself.
I work 8hr days, and in summer generally during the hottest hours. I'm quite apt to do some detecting after work on the way home and I was thinking the same about the heat issue. One possible solution I thought of was to actually put the box/controller part of the detector in a small cooler, with a couple ice packs for the day. If you have a waterproof detector, condensation or using real ice probably wouldn't be much of an issue, especially if you put a plastic produce bag over it for extra protection.

Many home delivered medicines these days come shipped in very elaborate thermal packing so I've gathered a lot of packing from friends ready to toss it away. Sophisticated thermal bags, and with simple bottles of frozen water from the freezer at home...a coil slipped inside would be safe for a long time on a day trip. A car trunk gets soaking hot though. Use as much common sense as you can.

Hey, the frozen water bottles are good for drinking too. Win-win.

 

[Divin]

Removing the box controller seems to be the best solution. The only issue is that temperature extremes will reduced electronics, parts, lifetimes dramatically. June, July and August in Virginia are very hot....winters not so bad...

I've been thinking about this lately myself.
I work 8hr days, and in summer generally during the hottest hours. I'm quite apt to do some detecting after work on the way home and I was thinking the same about the heat issue. One possible solution I thought of was to actually put the box/controller part of the detector in a small cooler, with a couple ice packs for the day. If you have a waterproof detector, condensation or using real ice probably wouldn't be much of an issue, especially if you put a plastic produce bag over it for extra protection.

 

[Metal Pig]

Many home delivered medicines these days come shipped in very elaborate thermal packing so I've gathered a lot of packing from friends ready to toss it away. Sophisticated thermal bags, and with simple bottles of frozen water from the freezer at home...a coil slipped inside would be safe for a long time on a day trip. A car trunk gets soaking hot though. Use as much common sense as you can.

Hey, the frozen water bottles are good for drinking too. Win-win.

Yes! My wife buys probiotics online and we have some very nice materials that came with that.

 

[DocWatson]

What are your thoughts and opinions about leaving your metal detector in the car?

Temperatures above 122 degrees (like in a car or trunk in summer) can reduce the longevity of Li-on batteries and can cause them to swell and vent gasses. At the other end of the spectrum, prolonged freezing temperatures will damage liquid crystal displays.

 

[Metal detecto]

Temperatures above 122 degrees (like in a car or trunk in summer) can reduce the longevity of Li-on batteries and can cause them to swell and vent gasses. At the other end of the spectrum, prolonged freezing temperatures will damage liquid crystal displays.

I agree. This is THEE perfect time for a shed to shine.

*to the tune of oh chrismas tree*

Oh, shed oh shed, oh shed of sheds, how lovely are your moderately cool compartments!~ Store your 'tectors everywhere, there's plenty room for all to share~

Oh SHED oh SHED, shed of sheds, how lovely are you moderately cool compartments...

Josh

 

[Huckleberry]

I wouldn't risk it. At least not in the summer. Temps in a car can get extreme, even with the windows open a bit. I've seen butane lighters explode from the heat and in one case extreme temps melted the adhesive holding the rearview mirror on.

 

[pryan67]

The question is how hot DOES it get in the trunk of your car?

We've all come back to a car that's been sitting in the hot sun and the steering wheel, seats, etc are all very hot to the touch.

But how many times have you gone into your trunk and burnt your hand on something that was in there?


Since there's no glass to let the sun's rays in, I don't know how hot it would get.

I've stored my detectors in the trunk, and haven't had an issue, but I am NOT recommending that people do so. I'm just curious how hot it really gets. It seems that it doesn't get all that hot.

 

[GKL]

The question is how hot DOES it get in the trunk of your car?

We've all come back to a car that's been sitting in the hot sun and the steering wheel, seats, etc are all very hot to the touch.

But how many times have you gone into your trunk and burnt your hand on something that was in there?


Since there's no glass to let the sun's rays in, I don't know how hot it would get.

I've stored my detectors in the trunk, and haven't had an issue, but I am NOT recommending that people do so. I'm just curious how hot it really gets. It seems that it doesn't get all that hot.

That is a good question, maybe some members might put a thermometer in their trunk to test the temps on a hot day, it could vary some for each depending on your area and where you usually park your car.

(our cars don't have trunks, we have hatchbacks, I usually only have my detector in the car long enough to get to the detecting spot and back home with a rare exception of like if I grab a couple things from the store on the way home but that is quick)

I did a search online and found a few web pages about heat in cars during summer:

https://www.businessinsider.com/never-keep-these-your-car-on-a-hot-day-2018-8#1-people-and-pets-1

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/12-things-never-to-leave-in-a-hot-car-52148

https://www.scottsfortcollinsauto.com/how-hot-do-cars-get-in-the-summer/

 

[Metal detecto]

I did a test in 4th grade on how hot a car will be. So I put a thermometer in the car, where it read 72 degrees farrenhite. Waited a few hours a walla! 134 degrees. That is no place to put a metal detector, folks. It might just be because I'm in CA, literally called "The Golden State", so this is not 100% accurate. BUT, anyone near the bay area, watch out.

Josh

 

[zeemang]

No way I would do that, heat and risk of theft.