meatl detecting in the water I have received my bounty hunter quick silver detector. I am new to the hobby and there are alot of beaches where I live in Puerto Rico. I am getting tired of just finding coins in the sand. This detector has a waterproof coil for shallow waters. Does this mean that I can use it in the water teh same as when I am huntimng on the sand. Is tehre any tips I should know?Thanks! meatl detecting in the water I have received my bounty hunter quick silver detector. I am new to the hobby and there are alot of beaches where I live in Puerto Rico. I am getting tired of just... » Read More meatl detecting in the water I have received my bounty hunter quick silver detector. I am new to the hobby and there are alot of beaches where I live in Puerto Rico. I am getting tired of just finding coins in the sand. This detector has a waterproof coil for shallow waters. Does this mean that I can use it in the water teh same as when I am huntimng on the sand. Is tehre any tips I should know?Thanks! « Show Less
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The manufacturer tells me not to put even the coil it in water. It is not waterproof
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i have a quick silver, and i tried using it in salt water , just the coil, and the machine would go crazy with tones,constant beeping , due to the mineral in the water. in the sand it worked ok. in fresh water ,it works good found coins and braclets in 2 to 4 inches of water. overall it a good machine for a beginner
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Personaly I have not found any gold. But it says that Bounty Hunter LONEGWP Lone Star Metal Detector will detect gold. People have found gold without buying another coil. It's a very good detector for the price. Hope this helps.
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I got one a year ago, and found so much cool stuff with it!!! I would say definitely get him one. The only thing to watch out for is that it says the coil is waterproof, but they are not. As long as he doesn't get the coil wet, it will be a great and possibly profitable venture. The target ID and depth readings are better than several $500+ machines I have used.
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Yes, but it will false in the wet salt water sand, unless you turn the sensitivity way down, which will reduce your depth to shallow surface finds. The coil will work in the shallow freshwater, just don't drop the detector or get the control box wet.
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My Bounty Hunter pin pointer can detect metals from 3/4" to 1" away from it's tip. But that is only after carefully fine tuning the sensitivity at the on-off knob. If you happen to touch the knob after adjustment, you stand the chance of knocking it out of adjustment and will have to start all over again. Bottom line is it's less expensive than the others on the market and it suits my needs, but it requires the user to perform sensitivity adjustment before use.
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I bought this for my 12yr. old grandson for his birthday. He had mentioned he would like one for the beach etc, so i spent time looking and decided on the quick silver, and it was a great choice, he loved it and is still using it every time he can. I would recommend it!!
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I have a ranch in South Texas. There are several old Indian and homestead archeological sites here that I have used the Fisher F75. I spent a small amount of time to learn how to operate the detector and it wasn't long before it located several metal artifacts (nails, gun parts, copper etc.). Some of the items were ~18" deep. The signal was strong and accurate to depth readings. The F75 picks up the smallest metallic item. Very satisfied with this unit.
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Hi: I contacted Fisher about the search coils when I purchased my detector and their technical department said that the coils were waterproof all the way up to the connector at the end of the cable.
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Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of... » Read More Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." « Show Less
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Dear M. Dugger, I have had the data logger for about 8 months. I don't personally need to use it around water. It is not meant for under water use, or for direct contact with water. Neither the USB housing nor the battery housing would totally exclude water. I would say it might be marginally water resistant. That being said, If I did need to temporarily use it in water, I wouldn't feel uncomfortable putting it in a water-tight container or wrap or something--but only temporarily. I'd put it in the finger of a latex glove, and then in a water-tight jar of somesort. By the way, it has worked quite well. Dear M. Dugger, I have had the data logger for about 8 months. I don't personally need to use it around water. It is not meant for under water use, or for direct contact with water. Neither the USB housing nor the battery housing would totally exclude water. I would say it might be marginally water resistant. That being said, If I did need to temporarily use it in water, I wouldn't feel uncomfortable putting it in a water-tight container or wrap or something--but only temporarily. I'd put it in the finger of a latex glove, and then in a water-tight jar of somesort. By the way, it has worked... » Read More Dear M. Dugger, I have had the data logger for about 8 months. I don't personally need to use it around water. It is not meant for under water use, or for direct contact with water. Neither the USB housing nor the battery housing would totally exclude water. I would say it might be marginally water resistant. That being said, If I did need to temporarily use it in water, I wouldn't feel uncomfortable putting it in a water-tight container or wrap or something--but only temporarily. I'd put it in the finger of a latex glove, and then in a water-tight jar of somesort. By the way, it has worked quite well. « Show Less
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Send it back. I had mine for just a few months and it rusted. I had it in my house and nowhere near water. It's junk.
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In heavy mineralized beaches, you will get a lot of false readings. Many MDers say to lower your sensitivity to around 4 -3 in wet sand and use the all metal mode, while others will say use the jewelry mode and even more say to use the relic mode. It's all according to the person you talk to. Also remember to detune your pinpointer and it will work better. I am assuming you will be searching saltwater beaches so look for hard packed sand w/black sand and washed out gullies. Another useful sign is shells or pebbles lying on the sand with gently lapping water. A rough surf will either wash away any treasures or place more sand there thus burying it deeper. Loose sand, as a rule, doesn't carry many good targets unless you are up on the beach in dry conditions. If you can, wear a harness to keep your control housing out of the water. Your search coil may get wet, but not the control housing. If you have a handheld pinpointer, only the lower half may get wet, not above the on/off switch.
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I've used the AT Pro since September 2013..I've used it on the beaches here in Oahu and found all kinds of stuff.(pull tabs, bottle caps, coins, nails, fishing hooks and weights etc.) It's pretty simple to use once you've viewed the dvd a couple of times. I have not found any gold rings yet, but I did find a Gold earring post. I've been reading and comparing detectors since owning the AT Pro and my opinion, the Garrett ATX sounds like a superior detector and it can be used in salt and fresh water. It also is excellent for nugget detecting. See Youtube Garrett ATX versus the Minelab 2000.... Garrett is 1/2 the price....well just watch and you be the judge. I've used the AT Pro since September 2013..I've used it on the beaches here in Oahu and found all kinds of stuff.(pull tabs, bottle caps, coins, nails, fishing hooks and weights etc.) It's pretty simple to use once you've viewed the dvd a couple of times. I have not found any gold rings yet, but I did find a Gold earring post. I've been reading and comparing detectors since owning the AT Pro and my opinion, the Garrett ATX sounds like a superior detector and it can be used in salt and fresh water. It also is excellent for nugget detecting. See Youtube Garrett ATX versus the Minelab 2000....... » Read More I've used the AT Pro since September 2013..I've used it on the beaches here in Oahu and found all kinds of stuff.(pull tabs, bottle caps, coins, nails, fishing hooks and weights etc.) It's pretty simple to use once you've viewed the dvd a couple of times. I have not found any gold rings yet, but I did find a Gold earring post. I've been reading and comparing detectors since owning the AT Pro and my opinion, the Garrett ATX sounds like a superior detector and it can be used in salt and fresh water. It also is excellent for nugget detecting. See Youtube Garrett ATX versus the Minelab 2000.... Garrett is 1/2 the price....well just watch and you be the judge. « Show Less
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According to the owners manual, the search coil is waterproof, but the case-to-cable connection is not. So keep the detector body dry. Damp grass and shallow water is fine, but only for the search coil.
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This is one of if not the best land detector in it's price range. I am routinely finding silver dimes at 8". You need to get the 8 1/2 x 11 DD coil set up
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Hi Edgar, Thank you for your question. You have the flexibility of land and underwater detecting as the CTX 3030 is waterproof* to 10 ft (3 m).
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The buried depth of the wire depends on local code and the pro-pointer probably isn't the right tool to find it.1) its detection depth is only a few inches2) the detection footprint is narrow, it is a pin pointer.3) it would be uncomfortable scanning any large area.4) you might be deceived into thinking there wasn't a buried run when in fact there was.