Prospecting Gear

How to Ground Balance a Metal Detector: Setup Steps for Beginners

Ground balance a metal detector by pumping the coil 1 to 6 inches over clean soil until the threshold stays steady or the ground phase number settles.

How to Calibrate a Metal Detector at Home: Workbench Steps for Beginners

Calibrate a metal detector at home by starting 3 feet from metal, setting sensitivity to 50% to 75% of max, and balancing until the threshold stays …

Best Metal Detector for Family Outings: What to Choose for Backyard

The Minelab Equinox 800 is the best metal detector for family outings because it covers backyard coins, park targets, and wet beach sand without …