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NEL Thunder Compatible with metal detectors from 14 manufacturers

Performance ratings

Detection depth8.5/10
Separation of iron from non-ferrous metals (silver, bronze, gold, copper)9/10
Sensitivity to small targets8.5/10
Sensitivity to large targets8/10

Specifications

Size
14.5" × 10.5"36.8 × 26.7 cm
Weight
20.1 oz570 g
Coil type
DD
Waterproof
100%
NEL Thunder search coil on a metal detector stem

Overview

A coil that combines high detection depth with strong metal separation.

With a slow sweep it responds very well to large and medium targets, as well as small ones — under 1 g. A strong choice for coins, hoards and relics on historical battlefields and anywhere else.

+20–42% depth+32–65% ground coveragevs. stock coil (depending on the metal detector model)

Compatible metal detectors

Choose the manufacturer of your metal detector.

AKA4
Metal detector modelsArticle
Sorex, Signum 7 kHzNELTH967
Sorex, Signum 10 kHzNELTH976
Sorex, Signum 3 kHzNELTH940
Sorex, Signum 14 kHzNELTH949
Bounty Hunter2
Metal detector modelsArticle
Discovery 1100, Discovery 2200, Discovery 3300NELTH120
Gold, Platinum male connectorNELTH129
Fisher3
Metal detector modelsArticle
F2, F4NELTH066
F70, F75NELTH075
F5, Gold Bug, F11, F22, F44NELTH084
Garrett9
Metal detector modelsArticle
ACE 150, ACE 200i, ACE 250, ACE 300i, ACE 400i, Euro ACENELTH012
Vortex VX5, Vortex VX7, Vortex VX9NELTH424
GTI 1500, GTI 2000, GTI 2500NELTH021
ACE ApexNELTH392
AT ProNELTH030
AT MaxNELTH295
AT GoldNELTH039
GTA 550, GTA 750, GTP 1350NELTH048
Master Hunter CXNELTH057
Golden Mask1
Metal detector modelsArticle
Thracian, 4 Pro Telescope, 4WD Pro WS105 Telescope, 5+ 18 kHz (Thracian)NELTH304
Makro3
Metal detector modelsArticle
RacerNELTH249
Gold RacerNELTH258
Multi Kruzer, Anfibio Multi, Anfibio 14, Anfibio 19NELTH322
Minelab10
Metal detector modelsArticle
Explorer SE, Explorer XS, Explorer II, E-Trac, SafariNELTH138
SovereignNELTH147
MusketeerNELTH156
X-Terra (all models) three-frequency 3, 7.5 and 18.75 kHzNELTH162
X-Terra (all models) two-frequency 7.5 and 18.75 kHzNELTH268
X-Terra (all models) two-frequency 3 and 18.75 kHzNELTH277
X-Terra (all models) two-frequency 3 and 7.5 kHzNELTH286
X-Terra (all models) 7.5 kHzNELTH171
X-Terra (all models) 18.75 kHzNELTH178
X-Terra (all models) 3 kHzNELTH182
Nokta2
Metal detector modelsArticle
Simplex+NELTH402
LegendNELTH412
Quest2
Metal detector modelsArticle
Q20, Q40, X5, X10NELTH313
Q30NELTH382
Teknetics3
Metal detector modelsArticle
Omega, Gamma, Delta, Alpha, G2, Eurotek ProNELTH093
Eurotek male connectorNELTH102
T2NELTH111
Tesoro2
Metal detector modelsArticle
Tejon, Cibola, Lobo SuperTRAQ, VaqueroNELTH191
Silver µMax, Golden µMax, Cortes, De LeonNELTH200
Troy1
Metal detector modelsArticle
Shadow X3, Shadow X5NELTH240
White's1
Metal detector modelsArticle
Prizm III, Prizm IV, Prizm V, Prizm 6, Coinmaster, Treasure Master, Treasure ProNELTH209
XP2
Metal detector modelsArticle
Gold Maxx PowerNELTH222
G-Maxx II, Adventis 2, ADX 150NELTH231
Where it works best
Historical battlefields, old settlements and fields with mixed ground, where valuable targets lie next to iron. The elliptical shape gives good target separation and the size gives good detection depth, so you can work trashy spots without switching coils.
Recommended for
Experienced detectorists.

Features

The coil is fully waterproof and submersible. The body is filled with epoxy resin and finished with a black marine-grade coating, the kind used on yachts and boats, so it can be used without a plastic coil cover. It handles medium and high ground mineralization well.

  • Ribbed black NEL cable strain relief where the cable enters the search coil

    Cable strain relief

    Protects the cable from kinking and also provides complete waterproofing.

  • NEL coil mounting bracket with the NEL logo and bolt holes

    Robust mounting bracket

    Holds the coil firmly on the stem.

  • Close-up of the textured black NEL coil shell with water droplets

    Outer shell

    Made of impact-resistant, UV-resistant plastic.

  • Close-up of the textured black NEL plastic coil cover

    Coil cover

    Protects the search coil from damage and chipping.

  • Close-up of the smooth black wear-resistant composite coating on the bottom of a NEL coil

    Wear-resistant coating

    Made of composite materials, so the coil can safely be used without a cover if required.

  • Two black NEL rubber rings for fixing the coil to the lower stem

    Rubber rings

    For a firmer fit of the coil on the lower stem.

  • Two NEL cable connectors with knurled metal rings and black protective caps on flexible loops

    Connector

    Gold- or silver-plated contacts.

  • NEL high-strength black cable with a connector and a protective cap

    High-strength cable

    With a larger conductor cross-section. Made in Germany.

  • NEL cable connector with a black rubber protective cap on a flexible loop

    Protective cap

    Protects the connector from dirt and dust.

  • NEL fixing bolt with a black plastic wing head and a black velcro cable strap with the NEL logo

    Fixing bolt and hook-and-loop strap

    Supplied with the coil.

Every NEL coil is field-tested for detection depth before sale.

2-year warrantyfrom the date of purchase

All NEL coils

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