Many people who decide to search for antiquities or treasures often wonder how to choose the best metal detector for themselves. On the one hand, there is a desire to find a cheaper device, and on the other hand, I want it to be of acceptable quality. Based on what parameters to make the best choice? Let's try together to figure out this difficult issue.
Cost
Today on the market you can buy a metal detector or a hand-held metal detector for absolutely every taste. The price of such a device starts from three and can reach two hundred thousand rubles. It is clear that the best metal detector cannot be sold too cheaply. By being stingy at the beginning and saving on equipment, you can be completely left without any results, and the search will only lead to a waste of time. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to choose the most expensive models. It is best to focus on the range of 25-35 thousand rubles. At this price, quite serious devices are sold, which are not disdain to use not only those for whom the searchTreasures is a favorite hobby, but also professionals with vast experience in this business. Models worth 10-20 thousand rubles are suitable for the most part for searching for scrap metal and just for fun, and if someone tries to sell you the “best” metal detector even cheaper than the specified range, then you can be sure that you are either a scammer or a complete layman At a price of up to 10 thousand rubles, you can only buy a toy with which you can only find a sewer hatch, and then only if you know where it lies approximately. If there is not enough money for a good new model, it makes sense to look at proven used metal detectors.
Search depth
The second parameter that determines the quality of the device is the detection range. It should be borne in mind that the larger the object, the less sensitivity is required to find it and vice versa. It all depends on the purpose of the search. On average, professional models with a standard coil (10”) help to detect coins at a depth of 35 cm, a treasure the size of an army helmet - at a depth of up to a meter. Other large objects can be found if they lie no further than 150 cm from the surface. A better metal detector can be obtained by increasing the coil diameter to 15 or 18”. Thanks to this modification, the search depth increases by an average of 30%. This parameter directly depends on the frequency of the device, so it is advisable to choose models that have it as low as possible, and those that allow you to adjust it.
Discrimination quality and other features
This parameter allows you to distinguish the material of a product buried underground. A very useful function, thanks to which you can save time on excavating old pieces of iron and look for really valuable finds from non-ferrous metals. In addition, a really good metal detector should include adjustment for the type of soil, screen backlight, signal volume control and other useful additions. As for the choice of manufacturer, Minelab instruments deserve the most attention, which has long been considered a leader in technical solutions for improving detection depth. The most popular professional metal detectors are CTX 3030, E-Trac, Explorer.
