Description
The genuine Minelab Excalibur II Alkaline Battery Pod (part 3011-0213) is the official 8 x AA backup power holder for the Excalibur II, in stock from an authorized dealer at Minelab's approved price. Cross-reference: Minelab Excalibur II.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab accessory, part 3011-0213, UPC 811493013947. Screw-in battery holder taking 8 x AA alkaline cells (not included). Minelab's own label, visible in the product photo, states the terms plainly: water-resistant, for wading only, do not submerge below 3 m (10 ft), keep the seal clean, not suitable for rechargeable batteries. Official OEM part sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
Why this pod
Every Excalibur II eventually meets the same morning: perfect low tide, and a rechargeable pod that did not get charged. This alkaline pod is Minelab's answer, a holder that turns eight store-bought AA cells into same-day hunting power. It is the difference between missing the window and wading it. We list it with the label's own limits stated up front, because an honest listing here matters: this is the wading backup, not the diving pod, and the machine's rechargeable module (part 3011-0217, also in our catalog) remains the primary power for full-depth work.
Specifications
| Part Number | 3011-0213 (Minelab "Battery Holder, Kit Excalibur") |
| UPC | 811493013947 |
| Takes | 8 x AA alkaline cells (not included; per Minelab label, not for rechargeables) |
| Water rating | Water-resistant, wading only, max 3 m (10 ft) per the Minelab label |
| Fits | Minelab Excalibur II |
| Genuine Minelab | Yes, official accessory |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the NiMH battery pod?
This is the alkaline holder: it takes 8 x AA alkaline cells you supply, and Minelab's label states it is not suitable for rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable NiMH pod is part 3011-0217, which we also list.
Can I dive with it?
No. The label on the pod itself is explicit: the water-resistant alkaline pack is for wading only, do not submerge below 3 m (10 ft). Diving depths call for the standard sealed-machine setup with the NiMH pod.
When is the alkaline pod the right choice?
As field-emergency backup. If the rechargeable pod runs flat away from power, eight AA cells from any store put the Excalibur II back to work the same day.
Every History Seekers order is packed by people who run these machines in the field. We stock the support gear because ours gets used too. The story is more important than the artifact.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an Authorized Minelab Dealer.