Metal detecting introduction.
Metal detecting is not only a very interesting and fun hobby for young and old, but could also be profitable, with some finds
even bringing life changing rewards. You may fame and be apart of very important discoveries of history which will be on
display for future generations.
Treasure hunting throughout the years have not only reached treasures and artefacts deep underground, but also delved into
the depths of the very distant past.
For decades detectorists of all ages have been searching fields, woodland and the beach and for many years
to come there will be amazing discoveries of how life in ancient times were.
Metal detecting, where did it start? Pathfinder’s ancestor revealed.
The original need for metal detecting equipment arose from a military requirement to find explosive landmines buried in the
ground. Alexandar Bell invented the very first metal detector during World War I. Early hobbyists realised that such equipment
could perhaps be used to recover historic artefacts and treasures. Military units however were originally intended to find quite
large steel clad mines rather than small coins and other relics. They were also heavy, unwieldy and used large external power
supplies due to the need to be used in battlefield conditions. The very first metal detector was similar in appearance to the two
box / twin box techology. In modern days advancement in technology, build quality and ease of use has
signifacntly improved the experience of treasure & relic hunters.
Choosing the right search coil for gold
When searching for gold items or gold prospecting the choice of search coil is a key factor for success. For VLF induction
balance detectors it is essential to select the correct frequency. Lower frequencies yield the most success.
When it comes to aftermarket search coils for Pulse Induction metal detectors your choice will be based on the size of gold
chunks you wish to find. Large gold nuggets are best detected by larger sized search coils. For small and dust-like pieces, a
smaller search coil may provide increased chances. Nexus Aftermarket carbon fibre coils are specialized prospecting search
loops which offers several advantages to greatly improve your success. With a switchable toggle which
changes mode from Hot Ground to Maximum Depth
Hoard hunting - factors for high success rate
Discovering ancient gold and silver hoards is a treasure hunter’s wish becoming reality. Significantly valuable hoards have been
discovered by both amateur and professional detectorists throughout the years.
Amateur detector users simply strike it lucky with hoards which are easy to locate and close to the surface due to natural
conditions exposing them closer to the surface and advance users apply a metodical approach to ensure success.
Choosing the right search coil size and frequency can yield a higher success ratio. There are general rules of thumb as well as
certain factors such as the type of desired hoard, whether a gold, silver, jewelery or mixed.
The soil condition also plays a role. Nexus Standard MP is highly recommended for contaminated sites.
NEWS: Nexus featured in British writer’s book
Graeme Richard Smith, born and raised in Exeter, is a writer and history enthusiast who has made many amazing Bronze Age
finds whilst metal detecting, some of which was discovered with Nexus.
In his captivating novel Agrar Of The Cornish, the reader is swept back 3000 years ago to the Bronze Age era in Cornwall and
taken on a historical journey, becoming acquainted with Agrar, Chieftain of the Agrarian peoples, who is a vigilant protector of
his nation and land.
This great read is available from book stores and on Amazon.
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Metal detecting
introduction.
Metal detecting is not only a
very interesting and fun
hobby for young and old,
but could also be profitable,
with some finds even
bringing life changing
rewards. You may fame
Metal detecting, where did
it start? Pathfinder’s
ancestor revealed.
The original need for metal
detecting equipment arose
from a military requirement
to find explosive landmines
buried in the ground.
Alexandar Bell invented the
Choosing the right
search coil for gold
When searching for gold
items or gold prospecting
the choice of search coil is
a key factor for success.
For VLF induction balance
detectors it is essential to
select the correct frequency.
and be apart of very important discoveries of history
which will be on display for future generations.
Treasure hunting throughout the years have not only
reached treasures and artefacts deep underground,
but also delved into the depths of the very distant past.
For decades detectorists of all ages have been
searching fields, woodland and the beach and for many
years to come there will be amazing discoveries of how
life in ancient times were.
Lower frequencies yield the most success.
When it comes to aftermarket search coils for Pulse
Induction metal detectors your choice will be based on
the size of gold chunks you wish to find. Large gold
nuggets are best detected by larger sized search coils.
For small and dust-like pieces, a smaller search coil may
provide increased chances.
Nexus Aftermarket carbon fibre coils are specialized
prospecting search loops which offers several
advantages to greatly improve your success. With a
switchable toggle which changes mode from Hot Ground
to Maximum Depth
very first metal detector during World War I. Early
hobbyists realised that such equipment could perhaps
be used to recover historic artefacts and treasures.
Military units however were originally intended to find
quite large steel clad mines rather than small coins and
other relics. They were also heavy, unwieldy and used
large external power supplies due to the need to be
used in battlefield conditions.
The very first metal detector was similar in appearance
to the two box / twin box techology. In modern days
the advancement in technology, build quality and ease
of use has signifacntly improved the experience of
treasure and relic hunters.
Hoard hunting - factors
for high success rate
Discovering ancient gold
and silver hoards is a
treasure hunter’s wish
becoming reality.
Significantly valuable hoards
have been discovered by
both amateur and
professional detectorists throughout the years.
Amateur detector users simply strike it lucky with hoards
which are easy to locate and close to the surface due to
natural conditions exposing them closer to the surface
and advance users apply a metodical approach to
ensure success. Choosing the right search coil size and
frequency can yield a higher success ratio. There are
general rules of thumb as well as certain factors such as
the type of desired hoard, whether a gold, silver,
jewelery or mixed. The soil condition also plays a role.
Nexus Standard MP is highly recommended for
contaminated sites.
NEWS: Nexus featured in
British writer’s book
Graeme Richard Smith,
born and raised in Exeter, is
a writer and history
enthusiast who has made
many amazing Bronze Age
finds whilst metal detecting,
some of which was
discovered with Nexus. In his captivating novel Agrar Of
The Cornish, the reader is swept back 3000 years ago
to the Bronze Age era in Cornwall and taken on a
historical journey, becoming acquainted with Agrar,
Chieftain of the Agrarian peoples, who is a vigilant
protector of his nation and land.
This great read is available from book stores as well as
Amazon.
