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[Bioman]

When I take my detector to water it hits on air it seems like, What am I doing wrong?

 

[Terry Soloman]

Saltwater? You need a Multi-frequency or Pulse Induction machine.

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

Double check your connections, a few years back I solved a similar trouble shooting problem by just tightening the cord from my coil to the control box as well as my headphone connection cord to the control box.
Good luck

 

[Bioman]

Thank you, I had no idea I had to get that. Could you recommend a device?

 

[Bioman]

I will look at that. Thanks

 

[Terry Soloman]

Thank you, I had no idea I had to get that. Could you recommend a device?

The least expensive multi-frequency machine is the Minelab Equinox 600. Pulse induction would be a Whites Dual Field. What machine are you using now?

 

[NowandThenTreasures]

If you hunt in strictly fresh water, there's plenty of water proof options.
Saltwater can be tricky though, depending on the type of detector that you use.

 

[flashyace]

So what’s a good starter machine for saltwater? Asking for a friend

 

[smokeythecat]

My $329 Tesoro Cibola works in salt water. Tesoro is out of business now but they made some good machines. A lot of machines will work in salt water with reduced sensitivity. Try going to a local dealer. Prices are all over the place for machines.

For fresh water the possibilities are greater.