Have you ever had fertilizer effect you while detecting?

[DFXaholic]

I was out today on a hillside of a school and my DFX seemed to chatter like no other. I moved over a bit and again same thing happened. I looked at the ground closer and there seemed to be lots of fertilizer everywhere. Maybe I've been lucky or maybe issues with my machine. Please help.

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

Nope. Never.

I just have this strange weed that keeps sprouting from my left ear.

seriously, sorry. That was stupid.

The only time my machines did that was when I was near a power line or in a spot where farmers would burn off their trash.

 

[vayank54]

I don't know about the DFX but some machines can be affected by the radios in trains and planes. It will cause a chattering.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

I've had this happen while hunting feilds that are heavily fertilized with cow manure.

 

[Iron Patch]

Probably interference but I have read posts a few times of guys having trouble with something but am pretty sure it was in parks not farm fields. I have hunted different fields for many years and have had many problems making things not being as they should, but it was never fertilizer.

 

[BuckleBoy]

The only problems I have had from fertilizers and herbicides were health problems. Generally I AVOID fields that have been fertilized or sprayed within the past day or two.


-Buckles

 

[Seamuss]

I have enough problems with agent orange. Why would you want to dig up fertilizer?

 

[Sandman]

I hate to keep bringing this piece of information up but they explain it better than I will, plus it is easier to cut and paste.

http://detectorstuff.com/2009/08/05...ay-by-first-texas-lead-engineer-dave-johnson/

Things happen with sun spots too.

 

[terryinr.i.]

it seems the only effect i notice is if it's a old field that that has been fertilized for years the coins seem to be in pretty bad condition. might be due to the fertilizer.

 

[Produce Guy]

You guys have FireAnts up there,'cause down here in Texas uncooked Grits (white in color),is the best way to get rid of fire ants.

 

[DFXaholic]

Thanks for the info. I've been out since the hillside issue and I haven't had any issues with my machine. Thanks again......