Garrett 1138070 ACE 150 Metal Detector

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The control box is placed at the top of the handle where your fingers can easily reach the buttons and I was easily able to see the readouts once I’d hit a target. It’s easy-to-use, finds enough targets to keep kids entertained, and has enough tech to keep early teens engaged.

But there’s a problem with metal detectors aimed at children – they are toys without the capability to sort trash from potential treasure. On his first trip out, Max wasn’t bothered about the sensitivity button preferring to hunt for coins on the pre-set. Hi Steve, I am thinking of starting up metal detecting and I am wondering what would be a good used detector to use? Overall, this is a relatively ‘cheap and cheerful’ option, but it’s got enough going for it to provide fun, interest and adventure for little ones.My hands weren’t strong enough to push the washers in all the way so I needed some help and the cable tie was annoying. It would just be a bit of fun really for both myself and my daughter, we have permission from our local farmer to use his field. Metal detecting can be a great hobby for the ‘technology-obsessed’ younger-generations to get involved with. The sensitivity button increases or decreases the sensitivity of the machine so when I was picking up lots of trash around a football field, I decreased the sensitivity. This metal detector was so simple to fit together I honestly wondered whether I had done it correctly.

On average, the ACE 250 can find average-sized objects that are up to 8 inches below the surface of the soil. It’s not hard to see why it’s often considered to be one of the best entry-level options on the market. The machine performed very well in some field tests I performed and according to other sources from around the internet performed the same for them.If you’re desperate to get out there you can go with the factory pre-sets and the machine sorts out the controls for you. Finally, the coil connector pushes into the control box plug that has a screw cover to keep it in place and dirt out. There are many ways that it differs from a standard metal detector, and it has less functions overall. Be aware of the washers here– they have three small points that need pushing into the matching holes.

The tones were helpful because it meant Max didn’t have to look at the screen so much, relying on the dings instead . I tested out the Garrett ACE 250 over a few weekends to see how easy it was for a newbie and how well it performed. The Ace 200’s fixed ground balancing works well on the majority of soils, but avoids wet sand and highly mineralized grounds. Coin depth, your current mode, and discrimination (what you’ve most likely found) are also displayed. If there are too many targets in the area, it may be a disadvantage to have a large coil, as it will constantly be picking up signals.

pounds and adjusts from 40 inches to 53 inches which is comparable with the rest of the ACE series and pretty lightweight even after a day of swinging. It also doesn’t have the iron filtering capabilities or pinpointing function of its big brothers and you may find yourself digging more trash that you’d hoped.

The Ace 200 is not waterproof so don’t drop it in a river or let the control box get drenched in a storm. Let’s just clear this commonly asked question up if I had a penny for every time I have seen this question posted or every time I have been asked I would have a shed load of pennies! The brand set out to create a device that was approachable to newer enthusiasts while still providing respectable performance that seasoned detectorists would appreciate. Usually, it lasts up to a month, but make sure you don’t go cheap on batteries because they are really important and it’s better to have high quality ones!The Garrett Euro Ace was made with the conditions of European soil in mind, so it performs well in many conditions. It’s also easy to transport, so can be easily taken on holiday, or carried in your child’s backpack, folding up to measure just 45 cm. Spending time together is only going to be good for your relationship, and detecting with others can be great fun. You can fine-tune your treasure hunting experience and make those difficult-to-find objects much easier to find.