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What is the difference between metal detector coils?
The size of a coil can influence the detection depth and sensitivity of a metal detector. A good rule of thumb is ‘the larger the coil, the more ground you can cover and the deeper it can go’. On the other hand, smaller coils have greater sensitivity to smaller, shallow targets and are less susceptible to EMI.
Are all metal detectors the same?
Metal detectors are categorized based on how they are used and the items they detect. There are three main types of metal detectors: Very low frequency (VLF) detectors, pulse induction (PI) detectors, and specialty detectors.
What size coil is best for metal detecting?
Small coils are usually about 4 inches in diameter and are preferable in high trash areas. Another plus to a small coil is that they fit in confined areas. They’re also less likely to be impacted by EMI. For gold prospecting, they’re good for nuggets IF they’re close to the surface.
What is the best metal detector brand?
The 7 metal detectors we tested
| Product | Price | Overall Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Garret – Ace 250 | $$$$ | 5/5 |
| 2. Bounty Hunter – Tracker IV | $$ | 4.5/5 |
| 3. Bounty Hunter – Gold Digger | $$ | 4.5/5 |
| 4. Treasure Cove – TC-3020 | $$$$ | 4.5/5 |
Are metal detector coils interchangeable?
Are Metal Detector Coils Interchangeable? You can’t use just any coil on any given metal detector – most metal detectors only work with coils from the same manufacturer, so a Whites coil probably won’t work on a Bounty Hunter metal detector.
What are different coils for on a metal detector?
These have both the receiver and transmitter on one coil. Mono coils have improved depth and sensitivity, but don’t work as well in mineralized areas that require better differentiation. Double D search coils are shaped like two back-to-back D’s, and they are good for use in areas with heavily mineralized soils.
Is there a difference between metal detectors and gold detectors?
Gold is a metal, so a Metal Detector is capable of finding gold, and vice-versa, a Gold Detector is also capable of detecting various metals. Compared to other metals, gold has low conductive properties which means a detector that operates at a higher frequency will perform better.
Can metal detectors detect different metals?
Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are detected by passive and active metal detectors. Other metals, such as copper, brass and aluminum, are detected only by active means.
Are DD coils better?
Bigger coils get better depth but can mask close targets. The concentric coil puts out a snow cone-shaped field (shaped like a snow cone), the DD field is more like the “knife blade” of the concentric (shaped like an I). The DD coil separates much better and gets more even depth especially in mineralized ground.
How much does a decent metal detector cost?
Less than $500: Recreational metal detectors are more than adequate for most people. If you’re just getting started, this is the price range for you. Between $500 and $1,000: More technology costs more money, so don’t be surprised when more capable metal detectors come with a bump in price.
What kind of metal detector is used on Oak Island?
Mine Lab
Rick and Marty hit a stroke of luck one day in the sticky Swamp of Oak Island. The Mine Lab 30/30 metal detector is designed to detect precious metals, so you’re not wasting time digging up tin cans and old buttons.