hunt onder high power wires

[KentG]

Hi can some one tale me how to metal detect under high power wires I have a old 1800s home spot but the high power wires makes my whites xlt to go nut.

[Jeffro]

About the only thing you might try is to turn your sensitivity wayyy down until the interference stops. Or try it during off hours with less current flowing through the lines.

I can't guarantee this will work, but its the only two things I can think of off the top of my head.

Interference from electrical lines is common. There may be some detectors out there where the interference is lessened. I'm not sure any exist that completely ignore it.

Any P.I. users out there that have tried their units under powerlines?

[Mike(Mont)]

I've worked under power lines with a PI unit. I used a two-meter universal coil in a figure-eight configuration. You lose some depth and it takes a bit of practice to use, but it does work. I saw a photo of what Lorenz uses--two loops piggy backed/stacked. Never tried this but I suspect it works better than the figure-eight.

[George (MN)]

I also had a problem under those megavolt metal monsters using the XLT. But tried the same area with a White's MXT & it was quiet. HH, George (MN)

[gold fish]

go find the nearest transformer station, and hit the "off" switch. Be prepared for a lot of people to be really mad at you tho', as they won't be able to log on to TN.

[erikk]

Get a Minelab Explorer and you problem is solved

[BudP]

The man is correct. Explorer is the deal. Make sure the detector is not over any targets. Lay the machine flat on the ground, use 'Noise Cancel' feature. Any slight movement will throw off the function. Might take two or three tries to find a clear channel. You can also go to 'Manual Noise Cancel' and perhaps make it clear up. If you can't get rid of the interference wait for a different day with a different barometer/humidity reading. If you have access to an Explorer you will be hunting where very few can.

Bud