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Guide:Difference Between Advanced vs Deep Seeking Detectors

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  1. Price

Advanced level gold detectors lie in the price range of about 120,000 PKR to about 225,000 PKR which is a moderate amount for serious level equipment with features entertaining professional treasure hunters. But the Deep seeking detectors have higher prices starting from 350,000 PKR and going to a maximum of 700,000 PKR with advanced technological developments renovating the whole machine and rendering it more effective. 

  1. Hardware

Starting from 11 inches and extending towards coils of 15 inches, advanced level gold detectors are still limited to inches where the deep seek detectors transition to the higher unit, meters, having a diameter of 1-2 meters. Both of them have upgradable coils, with built-in pinpointers available and very heavy in weight. 

  1. Technology

Advanced level detectors come with DD coil technology and the detectors have VLF technology. However, the deep seek detectors are based on Pulse Induction technology, which is relatively advanced technology. 

  1. Specifications

Advanced level detectors are able to detect the presence of metallic objects at the range of 3 to 5 feet underground, whereas the deep seek detectors can detect at almost double the range of the former, which is 6 to 10 feet approximately. Lastly Both of them have an option of ground balance, discrimination as well as depth indicators. But some of the deep seek detectors may not have the option of depth indicators. 

  1. Output Mode

In addition both advanced and deep seeking gold detectors come with digital display options only, where a LED display is accompanied or built inside the control unit of the device. Additionally advanced level detectors do not have 3D graphs but the deep seek detectors have the option of colorful graphical displays for better interpretation o the data acquired from the field. Some external devices with the installation of applications or software allow the access of the gold detector data on a backlit display if it is not already built-in. 

  1. Warranty and Spare Parts

Moreover the advanced level and deep seeking gold detectors have an option of availing warranty claim. After the purchase and use of device starting from 1 year and extending towards 5 years along with spare parts which can be easily requested from the official distributors. 

Specifications Summary and Comparison 

 

Specs Advanced Level Detectors Deep Seeking Detectors
Price 120K-225K 350K-700K
Depth 3-5 feet 6-10 feet
Ground Balance Yes Yes
Pinpointer Yes Yes
Coil Size 11-15 inches 1-2 meters
Upgradable Yes Yes
Downgradable Yes Yes
Coil Technology DD –
Detector Technology VLF Pulse Induction
Discrimination Yes Yes
Depth Indicator Yes Some
3D Graphs No Yes
Output Mode Digital Digital
Weight More More
Warranty Yes Yes
Spare Parts Yes Yes
Waterproofing No

 

[The Ultimate Guide] 6 Categories of Gold Detectors

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For the ease of setting up a huge array of gold detector based products, besides categorizing them based on the levels at which they perform e.g. beginner, intermediate, advanced, deep seeking and professional etc. there is one more way. This list is according to the usage requirements of the buyer whether they would prefer to have one for gold nuggets only, one for coins and relics upto the most latest type showing data in 3D outputs. Take a look at the list to determine what are the six categories of gold detectors based on their mode of utility.   

  1.  Gold Detectors For Gold Nuggets

The gold nuggets are small metallic objects which can widely vary in shape and form as well as weight but can be considered the smallest detectable objects by gold detectors. The detectors which are equipped for gold nuggets are usually smaller in size and lighter in weight, with a small coil which is able to detect minute objects underground. The depth is very low and price point is also very basic. 

  1.  Gold Detectors For Coins and Relics

The gold detectors specializing in coins and relics are comparitively more heavier and have intermediate sized coils so they can detect bigger objects easily. That is the reason why some of them ignore very small objects. The depth is not very low because the coil size is increased and they are relatively more pricier than gold detectors for nuggets. 

  1.  Gold Detectors For Deep Seeking Purposes

When the buyers require something which can only be looked into with more advanced equipment having high depth possibilities, then deep seeking purposes are conveyed and such detectors are recommended. They are very heavy and a single person cannot carry it themselves. The depth is increased and many vital functions like ground balance, digital display etc. is present. 

  1.  Multipurpose Gold Detectors 

The gold detectors which are equipped to find small to large objects under varying depths all at the same time are called multipurpose detectors. They have several options to switch to and from in different cases as well as various interchangeable hardware attachment options are also present. 

  1.  Waterproof or Underwater Gold Detectors

The detectors which are specially designed to work in extreme weather conditions like when it is raining outside or when the users would like to check the presence of gold items under the surface of water. These type of detectors come in three variation, one the most basic form is when only the coil is waterproofed. The second one is where the hole detector including the coil, shaft and control unit is made waterproof or also known as weather proof. Last is the one which can be completely immersed below the water and it will not damage the machine or its detection functionality, these are underwater gold detectors.

  1.  3D Professional Gold Detectors

The Gold detectors which are well equipped with the most precise and best quality data output generation are 3D professional gold detectors. They have either a built in backlit digital display or can be connected to external devices through third party software which then helps generate various types of data in form of very intuitive and engaging 3D graphs. 

Which Gold Detector is Best to Buy

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The gold detectors have a wide variety of models and variants which are specifically designed for a different usage situation so it becomes very crucial to decide which one will be perfect for your unique situation. However, for the ease of your decision to choose the Gold detector which is best to buy for you among all, we have classified the main requirements of your information about the unique situation into three heads, purpose, the requirement of discrimination, and well as soil condition. And the purposes of buying are further classified into four sub-categories.

Purpose of Buying

The people, the area, or the stories surrounding you might suggest some cues about how and why you will be requiring a new gold detector. Here are four basic reasons why you would want a detector:

  • Gold Nuggets

Gold nuggets are small chunks of gold that can be as small as the tip of a ballpoint pen and as huge as a handful. They are usually bigger than fine gold or powdered gold in particles that cannot be detected by metal detectors. 

  • Treasure Hunting

Treasure hunting includes looking for items that are usually bigger than gold nuggets and can have various-sized objects including gold coins, gold relics, gold statues, etc. They are usually used at locations where you already have an idea about some buried objects.

  • Underwater

The purpose of using gold detectors solely underwater is to find and grab gold items from water bodies including lakes, canals, streams, ponds, or to some extent, sea, and ocean.

 

  • Multipurpose

This is the more generalized purpose where the buyer may not know what specifically he or she wants and requires versatile equipment which can work equally fine on gold nuggets, for treasure hunting, or for underwater gold prospecting. 

Requirement of Discrimination

Depending upon the area where you will be conducting the gold detection process, if other metallic objects are frequently found as trash underneath the soil or recently a construction took place, then it would be better to go for a discrimination-based gold detector. But if you are sure none of the problems would persist and the area is remote where the public access is not that frequent, then a detector without discrimination will also work and would be budget-friendly. 

How is the Soil

The condition of soil whether it is highly mineralized having many metallic compounds embedded in the soil particles will also make it very difficult for a budget-friendly gold detector to work on such soil without creating excessively annoying noise. But in that case, using a detector with the ground balance option available would make it easier to work by canceling out the magnetic field of the highly mineralized soil. 

What Display of Gold Detectors Tell

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When it comes to mechanical equipment collecting some kind of input from the environment, the method of their display of output also becomes very important. The quality, the material as well as the accuracy of output generated by metal detectors can predict their value to the users because sufficient information is provided in an understandable format becomes the key of the effectiveness of the equipment in question. Following are the available methods of display of gold detectors which can be found from beginner to professional level equipment and what exactly they can tell. 

Analog Gold Detectors

The most backward kind of option in some of the lighter variants and older models of gold detectors available include an analog display. It shares the least amount of information regarding the detection and is the least effective among all types. Basically, a needle is present in the middle of the lowest end of the scale. The scale may have divisions in numeric form or basic high low, where low determines the signals from far away or smaller objects whereas high or larger number characterizes strong signal from a relatively closer location or larger object. The needle deflects according to the magnetic field received by the recipient coil, if strong then towards the stronger pole and if less then towards the weakest pole of the circular or semi-circular scale.

Digital Gold Detectors

These are relatively modern display system having an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display where the system assigns numbers to certain metallic components to make sure it can clearly distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous compounds. The numbers assigned to each group can be different and is usually in ranges as well where a certain range would determine the purest form of gold, whereas on the opposite end, the range would determine the pure iron or ferrous alloys. These digital displays are more practical as compared to analog and are seen very frequently in intermediate, advanced and deep seeking gold detectors. 

3D Graphical Gold Detectors

The most advanced form of display in gold detectors is when the display comprised of an LED backlit technology and the screen is able to show colorful graphs and can summarize the shape and size of the prospective object found or detected underground just by scanning it from the top. This output method used a different color to classify different type of metal and once again the colors can vary from model to model.