Garrett Ace 250 Metal Detector

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Second, the sensitivity feature is used to find objects buried at varying depths. Setting the sensitivity to high will allow you to find objects toward the top of the ground, and setting it to low will help you find objects that are buried deeper. While nearly all metal detectors have an adjustable sensitivity meter, the sensitivity range of each detector will vary. The bottom line This metal detector was so simple to fit together I honestly wondered whether I had done it correctly. It’s intuitive and even though the instructions are excellent they’re really not needed at this early stage.

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Ultimately, Garrett has created a great entry-level detector. It’s a highly accessible metal detecting option that’s perfect for novices. Instead of scaring away would-be prospectors with high prices and a bevy of complicated features, the ACE 250 makes it easy to start searching right out of the box. What’s not to like?

Also included on the LED screen are a depth indicator and a battery life indicator along with a set of icons that show what the target most likely is before starting to dig.

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The control box takes 4 x AA batteries which were supplied and fit the usual way in the hood of the control box.The following tips will help you find the best metal detector for you on the UK market: What Treasures are You Hunting? We found that when the different components on a detector snapped together, this provided a sturdier frame than those that were screwed together. Also, the component of the metal detector that rests on your forearm should be large and comfortable, as we found that much of the weight of the detector rests on this spot. Detectors that had a small forearm rest often slipped off our arm and were harder to control. The buttons are clearly labelled Power, Discrimination, Mode, Sensitivity, Pinpoint, and Elimination (elim). The technology of multi frequency is far too big for this article but you can read my article explaining how multi frequency technology works here. This detector does not perform well in saltwater. Saltwater has high mineralization, which this unit is not equipped to overcome. Plus, the water can cause noticeable oxidation issues on the search coil. If you are searching a metal detector for saltwater or beach hunting read this guide.

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Because the ground balance is automatically set, I was able to use the detector and raise its sensitivity until it was squealing like Beyonce.For a great in depth look at a field test of the Ace 250, Bob Smith carried one out for Treasure Hunting magazine. I have an article on metal detecting magazines here. The Ground EFX – MC1 Youth metal detector is made specifically for children, so it’s shorter and lighter than the other detectors we tested, weighing only two pounds with an adjustable length between 26 and 36 inches. Iron, which forms most of the trash you don’t want like nails, is the lowest tone. Coins and jewellery are higher tones. The tones are notably different and it’s easy to figure out which is for what metal. Whilst this may not have all the fancy settings of the Equinox 800 or Garrett AT Pro, it also doesn’t have such a steep learning curve. So, if you’re after something which still offers some scope for improving your skills, but don’t want to over-complicate matters, the EuroACE could be a good way to go. Swapping the original shipped coil with a coil upgrade would increase depth, increase sensitivity and also target separation in more busy areas.