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Tips Before Acquiring A Gold And Silver Detector

Tips Before Acquiring A Gold And Silver Detector

Selecting the right gold and silver detector can be confusing. There are many different brands and models to choose from, with many variations in features, options and prices.

Reading treasure ads and prospecting isn't much help, especially if you're unfamiliar with high-tech terminology and jargon. Nor is it much better to take advice from "expert" friends, family, or club mates, as they are probably only familiar with a few models.

So how can you be sure you are making the "right" decision? What can you do to ensure that your choice will be based on good knowledge and judgment and not on impulse or misplaced source? What brand or model of gold and silver detector you choose or how much money you spend is not important at this point. Guidelines should be established first to avoid costly mistakes in the selection process.

So we recommend you not to make a selection based on the brand or how much a gold and silver detector costs, as it could lead to a very expensive or very cheap mistake.

Therefore, we want to leave you the steps to find a treasure and some tips for doing it with a gold-silver detector:

Think about where you'll be looking most of the time with your gold and silver detector.

If you plan to search your neighborhood parks, playgrounds, old school playgrounds, fishing camps, and many other dryland sites, then a multi-purpose gold and silver detector is right for you, and there are many to choose from.

If you live near lakes or rivers and want to hunt the edges of the water for coins and jewelry with missing rings, most multi-purpose gold and silver detectors have waterproof search coils that are safe for shallow water.

Don't worry if you've never detected gold and silver before.

Most modern machines feature quick-start configurations that make treasure hunting as easy as installing batteries and turning on the detector. At the touch of a button, the preset discrimination setting allows you to concentrate on finds such as old coins, diamond rings, and gold nuggets while filtering iron waste.

Automatic tuning helps you calibrate your gold and silver detector for different terrain conditions and cancel power line interference. You don't have to master everything about your gold and silver detector right away - the in-depth features will be waiting for you when you're ready for them.

Define your interests to use your gold and silver detector.

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Are you interested in coins, rings, jewelry, gold nuggets, relics, artifacts, and antiques?

Having you target clear will help you achieve this in a linear and almost certain way.

Buy the best you can afford!

The better your gold and silver detector, the more sensitive it will be, and the deeper it will penetrate.

In general, the more expensive the detector, the more features, and automation it will have, the easier it will be to tune in, and the more versatile and durable it will be.


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Detector Online Training

With your new detector, you will receive a Quick Start Guide, a valuable resource designed to guide you through the essential steps of operating your new device seamlessly. This user-friendly guide is tailored to ensure that even beginners can quickly grasp the fundamental functions and features.

For those seeking a more profound understanding, a comprehensive manual accompanies your purchase. This detailed manual delves into the intricacies of your detector, providing a wealth of information for users eager to explore advanced settings and capabilities.

However, the pinnacle of expertise in harnessing your detector's full potential lies in professional training. While guides and manuals offer a solid foundation, professional training takes your knowledge to the next level. Through hands-on instruction and insights from seasoned experts, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your detector's nuances and unlock its optimal performance.

During the individual training, our detector Expert addresses your wishes and questions, provides you tips and tricks and helps you to improve your chances of success with your detector.

  • Theoretical introduction
  • Overview of the functionality and operating modes of your detector
  • Using the detector on the test field
  • Tips and tricks for advanced users
  • Improving your measurement procedure
  • Evaluation of the scans on the detector display
  • Answers to your questions

In addition to a general introduction to the functionality and operating modes of your detector, the detector Expert explains how to use the detector efficiently in the field. In doing so, he can correct small errors during the measurement and advise you on special features of your search projects.

You will learn how to check your measurements and further improve your scanning technique independently. You can also draw initial conclusions about potential target objects in the underground.

  • Service & Support: for entry-level, experienced and professional detectorists
  • Schedule: After you add the paid training, we will contact you to schedule your training with our expert.

Trainings are charged per hour! Additional costs may apply for training sessions. For special requests please contact us at info@detectorpower.com