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Stan's comments on this metal detecting article...

Here is a nice little article about choosing an appropriate metal 
detector. It is especially valuable for beginning metal detectorists who 
would like a little direction on choosing their first metal detector. I 
really appreciate the comments on the importance of doing proper research 
before choosing your metal detector.

How to Choose a Good Metal Detector for Treasure Hunting
by: Eddy Lam

Metal detecting is fast becoming one of the hottest hobbies in town. 
You have heard of metal detectionists making tidy sums selling pieces at 
parks, churches and on beaches. Your friend has bought a metal detector 
and you too are itching to buy your very own metal detector and start 
to make some money. But hang on, getting the basics on metal detectors 
would definitely help! 

Although there are many brands available, hobby metal detectors all 
have common parts and components. Usually, the metal detector consists of 
the stabilizer which keeps the unit steady as it is swept backward and 
forward, the control box (which contains the circuitry, controls, 
speaker, batteries and microprocessor), the shaft which connects the control 
box and the search coil, and the search coil to detect the buried 
treasure. 

Metal detectors function based on the principles of electromagnetic 
induction. The search coil generates an electromagnetic field around 
itself when a current passes through it. In the presence of a metal item, 
this magnetic field is changed and induces electric currents called eddy 
currents in the metal item. The eddy currents generate their own 
magnetic field and generate an opposite current in the coil. This in turn 
produces a signal indicating the presence of metal. 

The price of a metal detector range between $100 and $600. Of course, 
added features and greater sensitivity come with a higher price tag. 
Here are some considerations before committing on your metal detector: 

Type of hunting activities - What do you use the metal detector for - 
gold prospecting, home or work use, jewellery hunting, relic hunting, 
coin shooting or beach hunting? While most common detectors in the market 
are 'general purpose' metal detectors, there are models which cater to 
specific activities. 

Where - Where do you intend to search for the coins and those gold 
nuggets? Most brands will tell you that their coils are water proof, but 
what that means is that they can be used in shallow water, like on the 
beach. If hunting treasures underwater is really what you want, get a 
model that are made for this purpose. On the other hand, make sure you ask 
for one with good ground balancing properties if it is intended for use 
on sandy grounds. 

Frequency of Use - How often do you treasure hunt? If you plan to use a 
metal detector several hours a week, look for a model with more 
electronic features and higher accuracy. Nonetheless, bear in mind what we 
said earlier, added features means a bigger price tag. 

Age - Metal detectors come in different sizes and complexity. Many 
brands have fuss free models developed specially for juniors. 

Gender - As a rule of thumb, ladies prefer light-weight models that 
allow them to be carried around effortlessly. 

Cost - Metal detectors are relatively inexpensive on their own. 
However, you may want to include in your budget accessories such as 
headphones, digging tools and carrying bags on top of the equipment itself. Buy 
the accessories together with the detector and the merchant will 
normally give you a discount. 

Warranty - Check out the warranty period for the product. Most brands 
provides a 5-year warranty for their products. 

More importantly, do your research! There are many review websites for 
metal detectors that offer comparisons amongst brands and models. 

A metal detector to suit you is out there somewhere. You just have to 
look around in the right places to find it.

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