Automax Precision v2
Street Price $140.00
Number of Reviews: 18
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James in Anytown, AT 55555 -I've had the Automax for 2 years now - it came free with my detector. It works well enough that I don't want to spend $100+ to get another one. I had one problem with it. It started to vibrate all the time, no matter where the knob was set. It was out of warranty so I took it apart (I'm an electronics tech). One of the wires to the coil was not stripped and it was globbed in the solder connection. It did work for more than a year like this. I de-soldered the connection, stripped the wire and re-soldered neatly. It has been fine ever since. I noted that it has surface mount components but it looks like it was hand soldered which is a bit strange. The soldering looks a bit sloppy but it works. The plastic probe tube looks like it is made of reasonably thick plastic but I haven't used it to pry anything.
Apr 06, 2008
0 people found this review helpful.
Automax, needs structural help.
Timothy in Monroe City, Mo -Got mine free with new MD. Read that it was flimsy and it was. I bought 3/4" plastic pipe and epoxied it over. Now it's virtually indestructable. Works great, very sensitive, can even scan the ground for surface objects. Good battery life, just a little long and awkward. No complaints, it is what it is and does what it is designed for. Reinforce it off the bat and no one will have a reason to complain.
Mar 01, 2008
4 people found this review helpful.
Good electronics, but not satisfied
Rez in TX -
It works good, but too much hassle in adjustments... I bought it used very cheap (for like $60) for my son. I use a Vibraprobe, which IMO is byfar superior... no configuration, no swicth, no sound... just vibraton on your hand.
Feb 23, 2008
0 people found this review helpful.
Breaks Easy
Joe L. in NY -Unit works,,,,OK but, I also had the pointer break in half. I epoxied it and its still in use. It does its job, but is still very weak in construction.
Feb 20, 2008
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Cheaply Constructed
SouthernYank in NE Florida -
The electronics work great but if you actually use this it will break. After super-gluing the pointer back together it has not broken again. Only used as a backup and for detecting buds that don't have a pointer when we go together. My Treasure Mate is far superior.
It amazes me that Kellyco puts there name on it.
Bring your super glue into the field with you,,,,you will need it!
Oct 09, 2007
0 people found this review helpful.
Great Performance-Bad Quality
R.L. Johnson in Ohio -I got a Automax with a Kellyco detector several years back. I had the original rocker switch and it broke the third time out, but Kellyco replaced it with the new slide type switch. This switch is more durable and has not failed me. This handheld pinpointer has more range than the others I have tried and the length is appreciated if you use one of the deep seeking detectors available. Here is the problem. The shaft is made in sections and out of the three automax pinpointers that I have currently, all have broke at the first joint. I have fixed them all myself with a three inch section of plastic pipe that I split and epoxied over the break. I would never pay the price Kellyco asks for this new, but I buy them used or like new over the internet. One tip to get the maximum range is to turn the sensitivity knob until it starts beeping and just barely and I mean barely turn it back. Sometimes it will give a short beep when you stick the probe in the hole, but don't fret, this is normal. I have to adjust mine every time I dig a new hole, but this is common to all handhelds that I have used.
Jul 19, 2007
7 people found this review helpful.
Old Faithful
Christopher in Ventura county, CA -
Went back to using my Automax Precision V4 after toying with the Vibraprobe 560. The Automax detects deeper and is so sensitive it rings out on the smallest sliver of foil.
Along with an On/Off switch, the Automax also has a sensitivity knob for various ground conditions.
The Automax is large, solid and slips nicely into my tool pouch with its long probe.
I actually received a 2nd Automax free with my 2nd detector purchase. Can't beat that!
Jul 15, 2007
0 people found this review helpful.