A good metal detector allows you to make many interesting finds. Searching for coins, treasures, gold jewelry on the beaches - the range of opportunities that open up for the owner of a metal detector is very large. But the purchase of a device is quite a responsible matter, which has many nuances.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide for what purpose you need a metal detector. For example, to search for coins you need one metal detector, for deep search of large treasures - another, for work on water - a third, etc. Having correctly identified your tasks, you can choose the most optimal equipment in your case.
Step 2
Keep in mind that all metal detectors are divided into beginner, semi-professional and professional models. The cost of amateur models is in the region of 15,000 rubles, such a metal detector is able to detect a Soviet 5-kopeck coin in the ground at a depth of 15-20 cm. Semi-professional ones are more expensive, up to 25-30 thousand rubles, their sensitivity is higher. Professional models can find the same coin at a depth of 30-35 cm, but their cost is more expensive - on average, from 30 thousand rubles.
Step 3
Choose a model based on the amount you are willing to spend and the tasks to be solved. For example, a great option for beginners is the Garrett Ace 250 PRO metal detector. It is simple, convenient, allows you to perform different types of search, while it has very good performance. The cost is about 17,000 rubles.
Step 4
If you want to buy a more expensive semi-professional model, take a closer look at the Minelab X-Terra 705 metal detector. It is one of the most popular metal detectors in the world with very good sensitivity. In addition, its capabilities are significantly expanded due to the possibility of installing replaceable coils. The cost is approximately 28,000 rubles.
Step 5
For a professional search, the Fisher F75 metal detector is well suited. It does an excellent job of finding small coins at great depths. Many professional treasure hunters work with this particular device. The cost of the model is around 35,000 rubles.
Step 6
If you are ready to buy the best equipment, take a look at the Whites Spectra v3i metal detector. This is one of the best professional metal detectors, thanks to its three operating frequencies, it can be used to find a variety of objects - from small coins to large treasures. But its cost is quite high - about 60,000 rubles. All prices are for summer 2014.
Step 7
Purchase a metal detector from a specialist store. You may pay a little more than when buying via the Internet, but it will be much easier for you to solve any possible problems associated with poor-quality operation of the device - this is rare, but it happens.
Step 8
When buying a metal detector, do not fall for the seller's persuasion to take another model, "much better". Arriving at the store, you should already know exactly which model you want to buy. Study in advance on the Internet the characteristics and prices of the models that suit you and make your choice before visiting the store.
