Probe question

[gsxraddict]

What kind of probe should I get?

I was looking at something like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KOMTJ7E/?tag=treasurenet01-20


Would that work or should I go with something different?

I've never probed before and don't have anyone to teach me.

 

[Dug]

I would avoid that one as the tip is the same size as the shaft.

To avoid unnecessary ground friction when using the probe most folks use probes that have a slightly larger tip than the shaft such as a bullet shape, so that the hole created is slightly larger than the shaft and eliminates the shaft gripping the dirt. Guys that make their own will sometimes weld a nut near the tip and then grind it down to get this effect.

 

[gsxraddict]

I would avoid that one as the tip is the same size as the shaft.

To avoid unnecessary ground friction when using the probe most folks use probes that have a slightly larger tip than the shaft such as a bullet shape, so that the hole created is slightly larger than the shaft and eliminates the shaft gripping the dirt. Guys that make their own will sometimes weld a nut near the tip and then grind it down to get this effect.

Thanks for the advice, should I look at one like this instead:

https://www.amazon.com/PlumBest-P27005R3-60-Inch-Steel-Probing/dp/B0069QU92I/ref=pd_sbs_328_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0069QU92I&pd_rd_r=7YFP8G1SS29F6AD58FY3&pd_rd_w=nfSO4&pd_rd_wg=4oHcd&psc=1&refRID=7YFP8G1SS29F6AD58FY3

 

[Bass]

Go here, have bought 2 from him in the past:
http://singingprivyprobes.yolasite.com/

He makes a very good probe

 

[Dug]

I would go with Bass's recommendation. Get the 5' probe your back will thank you.

 

[sandchip]

Ditto that. Good probe.