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Is a pinpointer necessary for metal detecting?
Having a pinpointer on hand will help prevent you from possibly damaging your treasure. Because your target could be located at various depths, on edge, and anywhere within your metal detector’s coil circumference, jabbing a shovel blindly in to the ground as you attempt to recover the target could pose as a risk.
Can I use a pinpointer instead of a metal detector?
While a regular metal detector may be useful for searching large areas in a relatively short amount of time, a pinpointer can save you time when it comes down to finding exactly where an object might be and if you might have already dug it up.
What is pinpoint mode metal detector?
at the click of a button you can get your metal detector to change to pinpoint mode. The detector will become very sensitive to the proximity of metal and will make a constant tone. This sound will get louder and clearer the closer your coil is to being directly over the target.
Is Garrett pro pointer 2 waterproof?
Water Resistant Meets IEC 60529 IP 66 standards for water and dust protection. Only the tip of the Pro-Pointer II may be submerged, but the unit can be operated in the rain or rinsed under running water.
How does the Garrett pro-pointer work?
When a target is detected, the Pro-Pointer AT will produce an audio and/or vibration alert. The rate of the pulsing audio and vibrations increase proportionately as the pinpointer is moved closer to a metallic target. Maximum detection of very small targets is obtained against the side about ½” from the tip.
What frequency is gold found at?
Gold can be found at 14 kHz and higher. At frequencies between 3 kHz and 7 kHz, silver, copper, and brass can be found. At frequencies between 4 kHz and 8 kHz, nickel and aluminum are most readily found.
How deep can Garrett pro pointer detect?
Depth on the AT Pro is about 10-12 inches or so, depending on ground conditions and the size/composition of the target. All answers will be displayed after moderation.
How do I disable Garrett pin pointer?
Press the power button to reset. After one hour of warning chirps, the Pro-Pointer AT will power off automatically. This rugged edge is ideal for sifting through dirt while searching for the target.
How do you reset a Garrett pro pointer?
What is a Garrett carrot?
The Garrett Pro Pointer is also referred to as the “Garrett carrot” in the metal detecting community due to its shape and color.
What does the Garrett pro pointer do?
This rugged edge is ideal for sifting through dirt while searching for the target. The Pro-Pointer AT’s 360º-side-scan detection allows the detector to alarm when the blade is passed in close proximity to a metallic target. Use to attach the Pro-Pointer AT to your belt, digging pouch or your detector (if desired).
Will a metal detector pick up pyrite?
Your pyrite samples do not conduct electricity, so they are not seen by metal detectors. It’s normal that pyrite is not an electrical conductor. A few minerals do conduct electricity and they show up well on a metal detector, even though they are not metals.
What is VDI in metal detecting?
VDI stands for Visual Discrimination Indicator. Discrimination output sometimes uses multiple modes to alert the operator. A high-pitched tone will indicate a high-conductivity target, while the LDC display shows both a VDI number and a probable target.