DEPTH & SENSITIVITY ADJUSTABLE. The depth can be adjusted with plus or minus to 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″ inches. The 5 grade sensitivity control will allow you to fine tune. This will provide you with a modicum of accuracy that is not found in cheaper models. This means you will spend less time digging and more time finding precious metals and antique artifacts. With a relatively accurate pinpoint feature, object location is also easy to specify. By pressing the ‘pinpoint’ button, you can narrow down the exact position of the find. Powerful enough to detect gold, the AT Pro uses Digital Target ID, ranging from 0 to 99, to estimate how potentially worthwhile an object is to dig up. When you locate an object, a number will be displayed on the screen. The higher the number, the more likely it is that an object is worth excavating. All this before even taking out your trowel! Many metal detectors will determine how much iron is present in a potential find, even whilst it’s still in the ground. This is a useful feature to look out for, since items with high iron content are more likely to be nails than ancient coins. It can save you a lot of time in your search if you don’t have to excavate every iron nail you find. With a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, money doesn’t get wasted on buying spares. Plus, there’s no need to carry batteries around with you. The Equinox 800’s battery can last for around 12 hours and is recharged using a USB.

If you’re after an excellent metal detector that won’t break the bank the Garrett ACE 250 is worth consideration. It’s a step up from Garrett’s entry-level ACE 150 with extra search functions and more technology. All in all, this is a beginner-friendly metal detector which is also suitable for the avid-detectorist. Working well to limit the amount of ‘junk’ metal you dig up, it’s also waterproof up to 3 m and effective around fresh water. Not all metal detectors have a waterproof search coil, but it can help make the machine more robust. Not only does a waterproof search coil mean that the metal detector can be used when it’s raining (as long as the battery compartment is protected), it will also mean that the detector can be used in shallow water. This is useful if the detector will be used along the shoreline at the beach, or for searching in rivers. Adjustable settings This is because the DR. ÖTEK MT-XR detector has a discrimination function. With this feature, you can eliminate unwanted objects. Even if you don’t want to use this function (and thus want to find all objects), this detector still has opportunities.

At 1.8 kg the MT-XR doesn’t feel too heavy, and children can use it as well without difficulty. It’s a good choice for taking on camping trips and outdoor adventures because all the family can get enjoyment from this fun tool. As you shop for metal detectors, you will notice that they have differently sized search coils. The coil is the circular part of the detector that scans the ground.

It has a simple, uncomplicated design which will appeal to children between the ages of approximately 5 to 10 years old. There are no settings to alter, just a simple on/off switch, meaning they can easily sweep the ground for any metal close to the surface. Standard coils for full-size detectors are approximately 20 cm in diameter. Decent metal detectors for kids will have a coil of around 17 cm. If you want to search in shallow rivers or beach shorelines, look for metal detectors with a waterproof search coil . These can be used on wet days and in shallow water.For a different type of metal detector, this Sakobs Metal Detector Pinpointer offers a way to detect metals in the ground without using a large, upright unit. Using the different ID profiles provided, this metal detector can be optimized to search for specific items on various terrain; for example, it has a beach mode and can be tasked to find objects of high or mid conductivity as well as gold. Very basic metal detectors for kids have a singular on/off switch. These are the cheapest models available and will be most appropriate for 4 – 9-year-olds. As children get older, they will be able to better understand a metal detector with adjustable settings. Nokta Pointer– This is the basic Nokta Pointer but it works well and has been very popular for years. It has pre-set factory modes so you can detect straight out-of-the-box. The pre-sets are all-metal, jewellery, and relics, plus a custom function for more when you’ve got more experience under your belt. The custom function means this detector suits not only newbies but more experienced detectorists attracted by its price tag too.

If you search online for a suitable metal detector, you will often come across DR. ÖTEK metal detectors. These are very popular machines among metal detectorists. This metal detector has a volume adjustment button. This means that you can put the volume louder or softer based on your needs. This is very useful for people who are hard of hearing. Having target ID makes it easier to anticipate what the find may be. If the target ID is shown clearly on the screen, it is also easier for children to interpret rather than requiring them to understand the different beeps of the detector. PinpointersI have seen clubs and individuals lose permissions due to badly extracted finds and poorly reinstated holes. The implications of this to a farmer can be very costly. Furthermore, this can be an advantage when you need to use the metal detector in crowded places such as the beach or park. This is because the sound of a metal detector can be annoying for other people. No matter where you’re hoping to go searching, this Garrett AT Pro Metal Detectoris one of the best metal detectors around. With ‘AT’ standing for ‘all terrain’, it can identify metal and assist in the discovery of great finds whether you’re in the garden, at the beach, or searching in shallow water.

These are best for younger children, between the ages of 4 – 9 years old. They weigh less than 1 kg and are therefore more suitable for children to use and carry without getting tired. Older children (10 +) should be able to support heavier detectors, which can weigh between 1 – 2 kg. Waterproof Search Coil If you’re looking for an entry-level detector that will help you explore metal detecting as a new hobby without breaking the bank, this Garrett EuroACE is the best metal detector for beginners. It doesn’t have the steep price tag of more intricate models, making it a perfect ‘first’ metal detector, and it’s easy to carry.The control box is powered by 4 x AA batteries and has plenty of technology, but not so much that it’s confusing for beginners.