As time as gone on my delks are pretty much on their last legs, so in a couple of weeks I'm gonna buy some new alarms, was leaning towards Nevilles, are they worth the money? And are they likely to last me 10-15 years?
In reply to Post #1
Very little to go wrong as very basic - but go beep when line moves. What more do you want?
Also dead cheap to repair if you do break them
Very little to go wrong as very basic - but go beep when line moves. What more do you want?
Also dead cheap to repair if you do break them
In reply to Post #2
Reliability I suppose, there are other very basic models out there that are far cheaper, but I dont mind paying for Nevs if they will last
Reliability I suppose, there are other very basic models out there that are far cheaper, but I dont mind paying for Nevs if they will last
In reply to Post #3
I've got some nevs that I've had for 20 years and they've never missed a beat week in week out, it seems they're biggest weakness is cracking of the bases from overtightening, other than that they are very very reliable.
I've got some nevs that I've had for 20 years and they've never missed a beat week in week out, it seems they're biggest weakness is cracking of the bases from overtightening, other than that they are very very reliable.
In reply to Post #1
Probably like most on here have had numerous alarms over the years and now returned to using delkims.
Had a set of Neville's previous to these and in fairness they did not let me down, nor did the cases crack as a lot do but for me I just think delkims with the additional features/settings etc are the better bet long term.
Probably like most on here have had numerous alarms over the years and now returned to using delkims.
Had a set of Neville's previous to these and in fairness they did not let me down, nor did the cases crack as a lot do but for me I just think delkims with the additional features/settings etc are the better bet long term.
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Sold delks for Nev's now I'm on the verge of selling my Nev's to get the fox RX,Nev's look great if it's windy bobbins need to be on the floor else it's false bleeps all day,it's your call I think everyone needs to own a set of Nev's at some point but for me the fox RX+ seems the best alarm/receiver on the market
Sold delks for Nev's now I'm on the verge of selling my Nev's to get the fox RX,Nev's look great if it's windy bobbins need to be on the floor else it's false bleeps all day,it's your call I think everyone needs to own a set of Nev's at some point but for me the fox RX+ seems the best alarm/receiver on the market
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Had my Nevs for years now and they have never missed a beat. Wld not hesitate in getting another set if ever needed.
Had my Nevs for years now and they have never missed a beat. Wld not hesitate in getting another set if ever needed.
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Lots of nevs have cracked bases, Is there a reason why people don't put a nut on thread first and leave a gap between the nut and the case then tighten the buzzer bar against the nut?
I'm the least practical person ever so there may be a reason this is a terrible idea!
Lots of nevs have cracked bases, Is there a reason why people don't put a nut on thread first and leave a gap between the nut and the case then tighten the buzzer bar against the nut?
I'm the least practical person ever so there may be a reason this is a terrible idea!
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I've had them for many years,All I do is replace the o ring for leather washers and swap over the wheels for 2 mags.
I've had them for many years,All I do is replace the o ring for leather washers and swap over the wheels for 2 mags.
In reply to Post #8
I think a lot if it is the thread is too short so if you have hockey sticks underneath there isn't much thread left to align on sticks especially with a locking nut too. That said reel king now do a longer thread which is a much better length
I think a lot if it is the thread is too short so if you have hockey sticks underneath there isn't much thread left to align on sticks especially with a locking nut too. That said reel king now do a longer thread which is a much better length
In reply to Post #1
Very different to Delks with regards to functionality, sensitivity etc but built to last.
You can't really compare the two to be honest.
Very different to Delks with regards to functionality, sensitivity etc but built to last.
You can't really compare the two to be honest.
In reply to Post #2
bit like an old diesel engine, just keeps on going with little maintenance.
bit like an old diesel engine, just keeps on going with little maintenance.
I have always used o-rings so I can square it all up without over tightening. Cheap as chips on ebay and for all the tackle tarts you can get any colour you like. I use black, still ultracult all these years later 
In reply to Post #1
Yes m8. Will last you years. Very good on battery life. Simple and work well. You will end up with cracked cases all mine x6 had them. Makes no difference whatsoever. I now have fox mxr and love them.
Yes m8. Will last you years. Very good on battery life. Simple and work well. You will end up with cracked cases all mine x6 had them. Makes no difference whatsoever. I now have fox mxr and love them.
In reply to Post #14
Never cracked a case in 10 years I'm just careful how I screw them in they don't need to be over tightened
Never cracked a case in 10 years I'm just careful how I screw them in they don't need to be over tightened