Question About The TEKNETICS Delta 4000

[Yagershots]

Good Afternoon All,

I was reading an awesome thread posted by hombre_de_plata_flaco "Best Metal Detector For Around $250.00". This was a great thread topic because this is around the price I want to spend for my first setup.

The only question I have about the Delta 4000 is will it work on a beach / shallow surf / wet sand? I'm worried about the saltwater. I know the coil is waterproof and not to get the control box wet. We have a trip to Cancun Mexico planed and I wanted to get up early and MD before my wife wakes up from her hangover(s).

If this MD'er will not work maybe I can get some suggestions on one that would work here at home in the NE and in Mexico. I want to get the ball rolling ASAP so I can practice here on dry land before our trip in September.

I also have to say this whole site and it's people are Awesome

Thanks Again... John HH

 

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[Terry Soloman]

DRY SAND ONLY! Any of the lower-end "VLF" machines will work well in dry sand, but wet saltwater sand and ocean water is too conductive for most, and they become unstable and lose a lot of depth. The saltwater environment will KILL your electronics, that is why saltwater machines are "housed" or submersible units. You can get a Tesoro Sand Shark with an 8" coil for $580.00 It is a "PI" (pulse induction) detector. Educate yourself by googling and reading past posts here - Good Luck!

Good Afternoon All,

I was reading an awesome thread posted by hombre_de_plata_flaco "Best Metal Detector For Around $250.00". This was a great thread topic because this is around the price I want to spend for my first setup.

The only question I have about the Delta 4000 is will it work on a beach / shallow surf / wet sand? I'm worried about the saltwater. I know the coil is waterproof and not to get the control box wet. We have a trip to Cancun Mexico planed and I wanted to get up early and MD before my wife wakes up from her hangover(s).

If this MD'er will not work maybe I can get some suggestions on one that would work here at home in the NE and in Mexico. I want to get the ball rolling ASAP so I can practice here on dry land before our trip in September.

I also have to say this whole site and it's people are Awesome

Thanks Again... John HH

 

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

I guess I won't be taking mine to the beach.

 

[seeker41]

you would be fine in the dry sand!!!!!!!!!!! you may even find a nice piece of gold to help you purchase a good submersable machine, as long as you can avoid the temptation to venture onto the wet sand and a little into the surf.

 

[Yagershots]

Thanks for the Info.....