Metal Detector Questions And Answers

Are all metal detectors basically the same?

Metal detectors are like cars, they have many different technologies, features, and unique creation for what they are intended to be used for. There are 5 basic types of metal detectors:
    • -Typical use-Coin / Relics / Tax Search (Hobby All Round Metal detectorss)
    • -Gold Search (Mineral Detectors)
    • -Underwater & Use of Saltwater Beaches
    • -Cashier, Coffin Searching / Deep Searching
    • -Industrial & Safety
       
      Some metal detectors are designed exclusively for only one type of search. For example: Mineral detectors designed for Gold Search, has been designed to be extremely sensitive to small pieces of gold. Frequently Hobby Metal Detectorss have not been designed to find very small particles eg. The size of a grain of rice. Anyway, so they provide a relatively good discrimination in relation to mineral detectors.

      When you buy a metal detector, it is important to evaluate the type (-s), metal tuning you are going to commit, and how often you are going to do this. Then prioritize this for what you will do the most.

      How deep can metal detect metal objects detectors?
      The frequently asked question, and unfortunately the hardest to answer! Most Hobby Metal Detectors are equipped from the manufacturer to search for coins and jewelry, and objects of this size that this represents is usually located at depths around 15 to 20 cm, depending on the metal re-booth size, weight and origin. In order to search deeper than this, it is usually required searching heads with larger diameter, or to reduce discrimination for greater search depth, but need more worthless artifacts dug up. A 15 "(38 cm) search head responds on all common metal objects, and can detect larger items such as Jars or Cans of coins at depths down to 70 cm and up to 150 cm, depending on the size of the object. Notwithstanding this fact, the smaller your heads more sensitive to coins and jewelry. DISCOVERY `s TF 900 AUTOMATIC Two-Box detector and MINELAB's Explorer II and Quattro's DETECH 18" ( 45 cm) search head, can detect a 200 liter oil drums, or a large tank, the 3 feet, maybe even deeper if the object is the size of a car. These solutions will still not find small individual items that coins and jewelry with.

       Search depth is highly variable based on several factors and conditions:

        • The size, shape, metal alloy, and the location of the object in the earth. Items with large areas can be detected deeper, for example. A Coin that lies flat, providing a larger area than the one lying on its side, and may be detected at greater depth.
        • The size (diameter) of your coil. These can be delivered to most metal detectors in a wide range, and in several shapes. 4 ", 6", 8 ", 9.5",12 ", 15 "and 18" and both round, rectangular or elliptical shaped. There are also differences in the configurations of your coils, the way they are wrapped in, and what characteristics they have. The bigger your coil is, the deeper it can detect larger objects. Regardless this, so these are harder to use in areas with high litter density. Smaller search coils gives a better separation between density objects in litter areas, and is more accurate in the location of objects.
        • Soil condition and amount of minerals found in the place you're searching. The higher the concentration of soil minerals are on site, (Thus the presence of magnetic and / or conductive origin, the more difficult it is for metal detector to filter out these disturbances so these conditions in the soil represents. The search depth under such conditions is often reduced, so that search depth can vary with an increase or decrease because of this phenomenon. Especially MINELAB's metal detectors and the more expensive metal detectorss deals mineralization effects better than other metal detectors. Mineralization degree and amount of minerals in the soil is highly variable around in this country.
        • The experience and proficiency in the use of metal detectors. There is no alternative for experience, rather than practical training outside the ground. Knowing how to use, and get the optimum performance from your metal detectors, as well as to understand and analyze its signals, will definitely enable you to find metal objects deeper.
        • Type of metal used increased, and the choice of settings for this. Typically, the "All Metal" or discrimination.
        • What types of items will metal detector help me to find?
        • All objects of metallic origin. Examples are: Gold, Silver, Iron, Nickel, Copper, Bronze, Lead, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc etc. Metal Applicants will NOT be able to detect objects of non-metallic origin, such as for example: Rave stoner, Gemstones, Pearls, Sulphur and Copper Quartz, Sea Silver, Ferrite, Ben, Paper, Wood and stone sculptures.

          What is Discrimination?
          Discrimination is an ability that metal detector, to tell you the difference between the different metal alloys. Mainly between magnetic and non-magnetic metal, but most detectors can also distinguish, for example, silver paper and winding ring of aluminum. This enables you to selectively choose only those alloys thereof, and related items that you want to find. There are both discrimination systems that are based on SOUND / TONE identification (Built-in speaker or using headphones). Visual LCD instruments. In view of the ICONS or ID numbers. Most of the more expensive brands and models of metal detectors, has both. Purpose of this is to increase your chances of finding valuable items among scrap metals, while reducing the opportunities to also dig up.

          1. Can a metal detector be set only to find gold?

            No. There are too many variations in alloy, size, thickness, etc. to be able to do just that. For example: A large piece of gold, will give a high tone and a high reading on the LCD discrimination scale, while a small gold nugget or piece of gold will read low on the same scale, as well as providing a low signal tone. The alloy in Karat (K) is also variable as: 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, etc., in addition, there are: White Gold and Yellow Gold. Gold is mixed with copper, silver or platinum, will provide different views and signaling tones. And other metals with the same electromagnetic characteristics, such as, for example, Silver Paper and Aluminium winding rings from beer cans, could provide the same identification signals and display hits. Because of this, metal objects of Lead and Aluminium difficult to remove / eliminate. Even using the most advanced metal detector available on the market, it must be expected to dig up some scrap metal. But the better and more efficient discrimination, the more you increase your chances of making discoveries of gold items.
          2. What is an Operating / Operation Frequency?

            Frequencies In connection with the metal detector referred to in kHz (kiloherts). This is the number of times the signal being transmitted and received by the detector every second. For example, a detector with operating frequency range of 6 kHz, the transmit and receive signal 6000 times in one second!, Or 50 kHz 50,000 times per second.

            As a rule of thumb is: Low-frequency metal detectors provide a better sensitivity to copper and silver, and a better average search depth and separation capacity of scrap metal. The most common metal detect low frequency areas clean operating at around 7.5 kHz.

          3. High frequency detectors or Multi Frequency Detectors (FBS and BBS) is more sensitive to very small objects, for example. Gold Nuggets (usually very small gold nuggets) But the downside is that they have difficulties to discriminate between non-magnetic metal alloy. (* This is NOT multi-frequency detectors to MINELAB) Anyway, these will have some difficulty in discrimination with non-magnetic metal. Most Gold Metal Applicants operating at very high frequencies (from 14 kHz to 80 kHz)
          4. Are there any good places left to search?

            Oh yes. Just because an area has been searched by others, does not necessarily mean that there is no more left to find for those who are patient and search systematically over the area. To spend time on "Research" you can find productive places where there have never been searched. Seasonal changes in weather conditions such as: Stormer, Frost Periods, and erosion can also renew the previous crawl spaces. Especially include Salt Water beaches located on the open sea.
          5. What can object identification Display (ID) or monitors do for me?
            Many models have a display, or LCD screens that show what you have discovered (Hypothetical only) This is in addition to audio discrimination. Once a signal of interest has been heard, the display will provide a secondary and independent interpretation of whether the detected object is good or bad origin. For this reason, you will dig less scrap objects with a Display Pager.


            ID displays are in most cases a very accurate measurement and analysis of re-stan's "Electromagnetic" origin. Unfortunately, many different metals that same electromagnetic origin (identity) target identifications increase your chances to unearth valuable items, while it reduces your chance to dig up scrap metal objects. If, and in a planned district, a special indication repeatedly show that you have discovered a scrap metal object, the repeated indications of the same type to be reliable, and these object's signals can therefore be ignored.

            1. What about all these various search coils? Do I need additional search coils?

              Standard coils sitting on the detector on delivery, is best suited to the All Round-tuning. A user can sometimes still want to use a smaller search head in parks and beaches, where the waste concentration is usually very high, as these heads insulates and separates the signals better than larger heads. Some search depth reduction must, however, are calculated. All the hard to reach places where it is impossible to use larger search heads, who in between three-and shrub roots, etc. A user may also wish to use a larger search head for Earth in Sskogen, and generally where large areas to be searched over, or he simply needed a larger search depth. Here are 15 "(38 cm) is recommended for exploration of objects relative to medium and larger objects, Norway Glass, cigar boxes or jars, in which jewelry or coins may be lying buried in them. Remember however that the sensitivity and the search depth to very small single coins and jewelry can be somewhat reduced by the use of large search heads.
            2. What about storage bag or trunk for my metal detector?

              For regular use by the detector, we recommend using universal bags in condura fabrics (Fits all models and brands) Shoulder Bags full-length is recommended, since the detector can be kept almost completely assembled condition and ready for use. Especially if you are to ride or do anything where you need both hands free. Hard plastic cases (Flight Cases) has now become so expensive that few people buy them.
            3. Do I need headphones?

              Yes. Recommended strongly as they will mainly do three things: they reduce the power consumption of the metal applicant substantially, and will thus extend the battery life, which is money saved. You hear the nuances and characteristics of the tone signal is much clearer when the head phone acts as a signal amplifier. You also insulate all exterior noise to ruin your concentration during the search.
            4. What about rechargeable batteries? Do I need this to my metal detector?

              Rechargeable batteries can save you a lot of money if you use metal applicant often. (At least 1 to 2 times a week or more) For eg. use it only 1 time in months, you will not save any money on this. Rechargeable batteries provide the same search capabilities and experience, as when using standard batteries, but it is recommended when using Ni MH (Nickel Metal hydrides batteries) and with a relatively high mAh strength. This is to get approximately the same life as the standard alkaline batteries. Most detectors also have built-volt control system, and / or: Low battery warning via LED or icon view / Sound ..
            5. How can I use a metal detector?
              You must obtain landowner permission to search private property. In all State or municipal-owned properties (excluding LOCATIONS ARE WITH PEACE NING PROVISIONS see CULTURAL HERITAGE LAW! ) You can search the place without permission, then here are solely responsible for the damage you may inflict terrain.

              Cultural Heritage Act for the use of metal detector in relation to this, you may require free from importers of metal detectorss.

              Start by searching through your own garden or farm. Value of items can be found wherever people travel through time or been gathered, lived, living, walking, riding, playing campers have a picnic, etc. A good tip is to search in all places that many people have been gathered in a small area, such as: Cloud Stations, Church Bakker, Circus and Tivoli areas, exhibition areas, etc..
            6. How do I accurately locates a metal object before I dig it up?

              Caution should be exercised before using a suitable digging tools that are appropriate for the terrain you are in. Let it not be after you, ugly open holes and lying around grass and tree roots and litter. Remember to leave the place you entered as you would expect to find it when you went into it. There are a large number of different digging tools: Probes, Spader, Sandsiktere, Hunting Knives / bayonets, etc. For example, to dig on a lawn, you should only use a sharp knife and make a horseshoe-shaped cut in the lawn. Then take up the earth again be put on a carrier bag or similar next to the hole. Carefully lift up the "top cover" and take up the Deu has found sprinkle gently back the loose earth from the carry bag, drop the "top cover" back in place again, and then step with your foot. If you dig in the forest and wilderness areas, it is not so carefully, but you should still fill the gaps left after you make it look pretty for you. Always take all scrap and garbage which you can find and add this in the nearest dustbin.

              What kind of guarantees given on the various Metal applicants? (* Applies to Increase Metal-Imports products)

              At the very cheapest Chinese-made metal seekers, as well as on most underwater metal seekers and lokaliseringsprobene given 1 year warranty. On all other metal seekers granted the minimum 2 year warranty. In addition to this is the case of Goods Act: 5 years warranty and refunds Norwegian law. In the event of submission and in return, must be freight paid at least one way of the consumer. Metals Increases Import-have as the only importer in Norway 1 Annual Change in the Law Guarantee ovenevnte production at the lowest price. This assumes that all products within the warranty period will be replaced immediately with a new (not repaired with a subsequent waiting time, etc.) See also out for all foreign guarantees, blah. United States, as these are not applicable here in Norway, and Legally, the consumer has therefore no rights under them.

              1. What is Sveipe-turn rate of Search head?

                All modern and newer metal applicants of today is of origin: "Motion Detectors" or: Motion Metal Applicants, as with the exception of a few metal applicants intended for technical use. This means that your head (or metal object) must be in motion for the metal applicant should be able to respond with a signal. Some metals applicants have significantly faster response time (time signal uses from being sent until it is received back) and can therefore be performed with a faster sweep speed than others (especially Tesoro Metal applicants may be mentioned here) A pig or sweep speed around 3 meters per second is ideal, but this depends on how large areas to be scanned and how much overlap of routes should be attractive in most cases. All this is described in all metal seekers manuals, so you can find recommended sweep speed for your particular metal increases here.
              2. Which Metals Increases type and model is right for me?

                The Norwegian importer will be completely free of charge and without obligation to help you choose the right metal viewfinder to your needs, also in relation to what you would like to invest a maximum of money, to get the right metal applicant. An overall assessment of need are very important. If you are still in doubt, contact the importer for agreement on a testing and trial of the person or metal you evaluate applicants, together with the importer in his own try / test fields.

                Translation of expressions and words of Metal detector hobby

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                All-Metal (All Metal) Any application or control setting that allows all metals and metal alloys are detected, as for example; Aluminum, Iron, Steel, Tin, Nickel, Gold, Silver, Lead, Brass, Copper, etc ...

                Audio ID: (Audio Identity) Circuits that produce different tones (Tuning) for different re-stan's conductivity (Alloy-composition)

                Black Sand (Sand consisting of volcanic mass or large amounts of Jernoxid) One of the most extreme components of non-conductive and negative magnetic soil minerals. Is usually where there is gold.

                Cache: (Chest / Box / Container) Any form of underground and secret higher treasures, and its storage in.

                Conductive Salts: (Electromagnetic leading Salt Minerals) Is usually found in connection with the search on wet saltwater beaches, or when your head is out in the salt water. These along with Earth Minerals creates a strong negative electromagnetic effect, that only the most expensive and most advanced metal masters detectors.

                Conductivity: (Put Together Alloy Ning) The measurement of a metal stands restored the ability to lead electromagnetic field voltage from its surface.

                Depth (Depth) The greatest measurement of a metal detector's ability to transmit an electromagnetic field into the earth (penetration depth)

                Re-tuning: (Reset) Method for fabricated metal detector returns to its original tuning and calibration. Most often, via a pressure switch (also called Reset)

                Disc Rimi Nation: (Discrimination) Circuits such as newspapers, or otherwise; Accepts a specific metal object in its conductivity.

                Operation: (Instability) A loss or an increase in background tone caused by rapidly changing the temperature changes, interferrence (electro magnetic interference) or failure of the battery power supply.

                Eddy Currents (Power Disturbances) Caused by small circulating electronic currents.

                Ferrous (ferrous) A description of any resistant iron or iron-containing material.

                Frequency: (Frequency) The number of complete sine curve exchanges produced by the transmission oscillator per second.

                Ground Balance: (Ground Balance) A state of operation in Which Specialized Circuitry Can ignore the masking effect ground minerals garden of metal targets.

                Hot Rock (Rocks with Minerals) Rocks containing greater concentrations of minerals than exist in the soil around them.

                Microprocessor: An Electronic component that can be programmed to produce various electronic functions.

                Mineralized Ground: (Mineralisert Soil) All types of soil that contains conductive or magnetic components.

                Mode: (Program) A state of operation / surgery chosen by the metal detector the user's specific needs.

                Motion Mode: (Motion Program) Any detectors that requires movement of your coil to produce signals.

                Non-ferrous (non-ferrous) Not of Iron, and all other metals not containing iron.

                Non-Motion Mode: (Non-Movement Program) Any program that does not require movement (motion) from the search coil to respond to metal objects.

                Pinpointing: (Fine locating) Finding the exact place where the metal object is located.

                Reject: (Discard / Newspapers) An indication that a metallic object is not accepted, either by silence or a harsh, unclean signal.

                Sensitivity: (Sensitivity) A measurement form of metal detector's capacity to measure changes from the conductivity of metal objects located within search coils range.

                Target: (Target Article) Refers to all objects which produces audio / tone or instrument view of the discovery.

                Visual ID: (Visual Identification) A visual indication of Dislay or LCD display objects that are discovered.

                VLF (Very Low Frequency): (Very low frequency range)  Does metal detectors which have a rate range from 3 kHz to 15 kHz operation operating frequency.

                 

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