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| any advice would be appreciated. I am having a difficult time locating things. Granted my detector isn't top of the line, but the thing goes nuts, then I look, and nothing. The model I have is a treasurehunter 3019. Couple questions, any and all answers will be appreciated. My wife isn't happy with all the holes in my back yard.
1. When the detector beeps, does that mean the item is directly below the center of the coil?
2. Should I really dig everything?
3. How come sometimes I get 3 different signals in the same spot and then find nothing?
4. Sometimes I'll get a signal and then I'll try to pinpoint the item and then the signal is gone.
5. any tricks for not ruining your yard?
Thanks!
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Luke, I had a look at the specs on your detector. Answered as you asked:
1. Yes, the target is in the middle because you have a concentric coil configuration.
2. Digging every target can benefit you in a lot of ways. First you have the opportunity to experience first hand the nuances of your detector when it finds a target. It's not always going to be perfect at telling you what is down there. For every target, note the displays as well as the tonal responses so you can train yourself to be one with your detector and maximize your finds. Yes, very Zen-like.
3. The thinner the target both in the diameter and thickness, the more likely you are to get multiple target sounds. Aluminum foil in gum wrappers, paper clips opened out straight, hair pins, thin nails and twisted bits of wire will almost always give multiple sounds which will frustrate the novice. Add the fact that being too close to such a target often gets you a zero response and you can suspect that your machine is crazy. Other things like the eyelets in your shoes can cause your detector to make sounds. You may not be aware of this but the edges of your coil are sensitive as well as the middle.
4. See answer number 3.
5. When you dig a hole, have a pocket full of grass seed with you and sprinkle some where you dug. The results in two weeks time will astound you and keep your wife smiling.
And, always remember to use The Force, Luke.
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