🚨 Nokta Legend - Maintenance Mistake That DESTROYS Your Waterproofing + 5 Winter Service Steps

For many, the metal detecting season is closing down, but before you hang up your Nokta Legend, you absolutely must perform its essential Winter Service!

Storing a dirty machine—full of hidden salt, grit, and mineralised soil—is an open invitation for corrosion and cracked plastics. More critically, we address the common mistake that many detectorists make that can compromise the only waterproof seal protecting your entire control box!

In this in-depth guide, I show you the 5 CRITICAL steps you need to take now to ensure your Legend is safe, waterproof, and ready for action the moment the ground thaws.

🛠️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Introduction: Why a Winter service is vital (The dangers of hidden grit & salt).

Step 1: The False Signal Trap (Coil Cover): Deep cleaning the coil cover to eliminate chatter-causing trapped black sand.

Step 2: Protecting the Coil Ears: The high-stress point—how to scrub the bolt holes to prevent plastic grinding and cracking.

CRITICAL: Step 3: Fixing the Waterproofing Mistake: Learn the one tiny seal that stops water from killing your machine. What grease to use, and why petroleum jelly is a machine killer!

Step 4: Eliminating the "Grind" from Shaft Locks: Flushing out grit quickly and easily without complex disassembly.

Step 5: The Battery Storage Myth: The ideal LiPo charge percentage (50-70%) for long-term storage to prevent permanent battery failure.

Conclusion & Teaser for Next Week's Iron Filter Masterclass!

⚠️ ESSENTIAL WARNINGS:
Waterproofing Seal: Only use GT85 or other Silicone Grease on the O-ring. NEVER use Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly as it chemically degrades the rubber seal.

Battery Health: Do not store your Legend battery at 0% or 100%. Aim for 50% to 70% (2-3 bars) for optimal long-term health.

➡️ Tools Mentioned:
Soft Brush

Toothbrush

Silicone Grease (GT85)

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My metal detecting equipment - Buy from Regton.com - https://regton.com/

Nokta Legend running 1.17, custom programs, (Back-ups are the Minelab Vanquish 440, & Quest X5)
Nokta Accupoint Pinpointer
Nokta Premium Shovel
Relix XL Finds Bag
Pellor utility vest
Un-branded Digger (Amazon)
Plastic Gardinia trowel for beach use
Black Ada Invader II Spade, High quality border (poachers) spade for when needed

My filming equipment
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, DJI Osmo Action 3, action camera neck mount, rucksack mount and grip mount, DJI Mobile 7P, DJI Mic Mini, Google Pixel 9, DJI MIMO or DJI LightCut film editing software.

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