Treasure Sensor 4000 / ?

[lobsterman]

Has anyone ever heard of a Treasure Sensor 4000, i found one today in my attic, i got around 1978 - 79 as a kid, at a yard sale and it has collected dust in my parents attic then mine for all these years, i tried unsuccessfully find out any info that i could about it on the web, but it only led me to expired web pages, it looks to be in exc. condition and still has the original box, but i know it does need to have a new battery pack soldered onto it. does anyone have any info on this brand ?, are they still in business, possibly selling under a different name now ?, who would i bring it to in order to get it serviced ?, thanks,

Pat

 

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[varmint]

Re: Well, I guess it's a "todays finds"...

but I did a quick google search and found out it was made by Brinkman Treasure Sensor Corporation.

Using "Brinkman metal detector" as a new search phrase, I found a site where a fellow (I assume) was reviewing his progression of machines, and mentioned the "5000" model.

In all, it sounds like a very low performer by todays standards, so I'm not quite sure having it serviced would be a great way to spend money. Of course if there is some sentimental attachment or other value I'm missing that could change everything!

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.

DAS

 

[lobsterman]

Thanks varmint, i kind of thought that would be the case but i figured it would be worth lookin into. i wonder if any of the MD dealers offer trade in discounts on priceless antiques such as these. " oops, excuse me did i say priceless, i meant valueless"
it's too small to use as an anchor and too big to use as a paperweight, i guess i'll just keep using it as a dust collector detector.

Pat.

 

[Gregmid40]

Hello lobsterman! If you're still posting on TN, Brinkmann is still around. They make gas grills and other outdoor equipment but no longer manufacture the metal detectors at least in the handheld/hobby-type format as far as I know. Still a very capable, good machine if one is willing to learn how to set it up and use it properly and will oftentimes out-perform a good majority of modern detectors especially if the new ones are being used by careless and/or 'newbie' treasure hunters. I have this model and the next model up from it (the Sensor 5000) as well. The Sensor 4000 works (better) than the 5000. Possibly the best model Brinkmann made. Appx. 6 models were produced in the mid 70's to the early 80's. This one is from about 1980. Takes 8 AA batteries in two 4-battery, battery packs you can purchase new at some Radio Shacks or online. I had to get new battery packs for mine as the contacts were corroded beyond repair. I'd think anyone who services HAM radio equipment and/or CB radios could service this machine by the way. Not complicated to use or service at all by the way. Just a simple circuitboard with the pots and wires soldered to it. Very straightforward! To adjust the ground tune button, hold the coil above and parallel about 2 to 4" above the ground depending on how tall the grass and/or other obstructions below the coil are. Keep the detector from moving up and down and back and forth while slowly turning the large rotary knob counter-clockwise (until) right before you get a threshold hum. Your volume knob should be to the far right which is maximum. The top right knob is not really important as it is only for meter sensitivity and doesn't add to the depth of the detector. You are now ready to hunt. (If) you should (still) get a vague hum across the entire ground, then you need to turn your ground tune knob just a (little) to the clockwise direction but don't go too far to the right or you'll begin to lose depth. And remember, hunt as low to the surface with the coil as possible as that will improve your depth also. Ps. this machine does not discriminate but will normally (not) detect iron nails nor many other forms of iron trash either. When you find a target, you will be right on top of it and it will hum without having to slowly move the coil back and forth like a modern VLF slow-motion detector. That feature makes this a (GREAT) machine for pinpointing with. (this is a non-motion TR(transmit/receive) MD. Will pinpoint in normal search mode every bit as well as a modern handheld pinpointer by the way. Hope this helps you and if not you, than anyone else that has any question about this particular machine. HAPPY HUNTING...!

 

[Dirtwisher]

Omg I can't believe one of those surfaced! I fell in live with detecting with a Treasure Sensor in the early 80's. Not sure what model it was; the control box was yellow or black and yellow and the coil was yellow, about 6" with a hole in the middle. I knew a coin from other stuff from the quickness of the sound and could tell the depth too. I got out of detecting for 25 yrs but just got back into it, and the early honing of my ear that I did with that machine made using the new machines even easier. I think about that old machine all the time. Found a key date Indian with it - 1871 - in great condition in about 1983.

 

[Garrett424]

I Googled that model and a side by side photo came up with the TS400 and an old Micronta 4003 (my first detector from radio Shack) under the caption "three strange older detectors". I think they may be similar machines. as it turns out, the link led me back to this site.

Here it is:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/other-brands/66256-3-strange-older-detectors.html


I don't know about yours but mine was awful but it planted the seed. I wouldn't hold your breath on that trade in. You may have to pay someone to take it off your hands. Or, you could just give it away like I did.