Absolutely every person in his life dreamed of finding a treasure. In childhood, everyone had dreams of becoming pirates who hunt for gold, and someone just wanted to become a treasure hunter. A huge role in the formation of this dream was played by the found things that came across in the most secret places when playing on the street. Many of the guys later became archaeologists or historians, who in their professional activities had to deal more than once with a wonderful device called a metal detector. But you don't have to be an archaeologist to know how to properly use a metal detector. Now we will consider all the basic requirements for this detector.
Purchase
After buying a long-awaited search item, you need to get the instructions and read them properly in order to know how to use the metal detector. It is not recommended to skim over it with your eyes, because the information that is stored on the sheets of this paper manual will allow you toto avoid further blunders. It contains basic recommendations for operation, possible problems and ways to solve them. After reading the manual, it will be easier for you to deal with questions about how to use the metal detector.
Metal detector assembly
Before assembling the metal detector, first of all, you need to check the availability of all the parts that come with the kit from the manufacturer's factory. If such a situation happened that there was no coil, washers or rod in the box, then you should immediately contact the seller.
Each device is assembled according to a certain scheme, which are individual for each model. In this article, we are going to take a look at the build using one well-known metal detector called the Garrett Ace 250, which is a very popular model among professional searchers and even beginners.
Action algorithm
The assembly order is very simple and is as follows:
- remove the paper spacer from the special washers and put them on the lower shaft, and then attach the coil to the metal detector shaft;
- the coil has a hole into which you need to insert a bolt and then use your hands to tighten the two flywheels tightly;
- taking the upper part of the bar, you need to insert it into the lower one. When this design is assembled, you need to insert the control panel into it and press two buttons that will connect the body to the bar;
- adjust the length of the assembled unit;
- wrap specialcoil wire around the rod. It should be noted that the first turn must be at the top;
- insert the plug from the cable into the case and tighten again without using improvised tools;
- push the battery cover back and install the batteries if they were not originally installed;
- adjust the elbow support by pulling out the screw on the bottom of the armrest and then turn the cuff;
If you strictly follow the above rules, then there is nothing difficult in assembling a metal detector.
Setting up the metal detector
If you take the operating manual of the metal detector again, you will notice that in addition to the assembly rules, there are instructions for setting it up. After a series of simple operations, the metal detector will be ready for action and can be used in business.
For a more accurate assurance that the device is set up, you will need small or medium-sized objects made of non-ferrous metals. A striking example is gold products, copper coins, and even foil available in every home. A zinc nail can also be used to test the device. Before putting the metal detector into operation, the control panel must be set to the lowest level of sensitivity and zero discrimination.
After all the preliminary settings, you need to hold the metal detector over the above objects at a distance of 15-20 cm, carefully monitoring the readings on the screen display andsound signals. The instruction manual says - the higher the sound, the more likely it is to find any precious things made of silver, brass or copper. If the metal detector emits a low tone, then this means that there is a small piece of gold under your feet, which is of interest to the miner. When the indicator makes something in between these two sounds, it makes it clear that aluminum products have been found.
Sounds
If the goal of the treasure hunter is to find specific items made of gold, then most often the metal detector reacts to these jewelry items with a low or medium tone. That is why when using the device, you should not throw out unnecessary segments of discrimination from the search. To do this, you need to study the devices well.
First, you need to conduct several tests using objects made of various metals, while setting the metal detector to different modes. This easy and tricky way will help you get the most out of your search aggregation.
Metal detector in the field
Before you go to the field and search for treasures, you need to find out if it is allowed to use a metal detector in this area. There are many forbidden places where such activities are strictly prohibited. Information about where you can use a metal detector in Russia should be obtained from special authorities in advance:
- You can search and dig in places where the presence of old settlements and other traces of human activity older than a century has not been recorded. If any archaeological objects are found during such a search, they must be handed over to the state, since, as stated in the law "On Metal Detectors", the state is the owner of everything found in the ground or under water.
- Let's allow a search with a metal detector on public beaches, due to the fact that there is no cultural layer there, and the finds, accordingly, cannot be of historical value and are not archaeological items.
- You can search in the fields where plowing by tractors takes place every year - there is also no cultural layer.
After all permissions have been received, you can leave. First of all, you need to adjust the device to the desired height. There are special holes on the rod for this, with the help of which the metal detector takes the length that a person needs. To check if the length is correct, you need to idle at some distance from the ground. If during this procedure the hand is not tired, then everything is in order - you can work.
Many metal detectors have a ground balance mode. When this function is enabled, the instrument will not respond to false alarms. This interference is due to the fact that the soil contains a lot of s alts or minerals, which provoke false signals.
Testing
Before you start using the various functions of the metal detector in practice, it is recommended to test it at home. For example, you can take several items andbury them to a depth of up to 50 cm. It is also worth considering the fact that well-trodden soil will produce false noise, so you should first dig up a piece of soil and then hide the object. In this case, the metal detector will respond without errors. After all the experiments, it is recommended to write down all the readings of the device in a notebook in order to analyze the work later.
For beginner treasure hunters, some mistakes are typical, such as sharp waves of hands to the left and right. You can't do that. The metal detector coil must move smoothly without shaking and at a certain distance from the ground. It is worth remembering that the lower the coil, the more likely it is to find valuables. These are the basic requirements for how to properly use a metal detector.
It is important to get used to the device a little. After a few preliminary tests, you will not only understand how to use a metal detector, but also begin to feel it in your hands and control it as if you have been working with it all your life. This is the most important moment in treasure hunting.
