Minelab Equinox Tips and Tricks - Bad Target or Good Target? How to Tell the Difference...
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- In this tutorial style video I'll show you how to tell if a target is GOOD, or BAD. There are only so many hours in a day, and when you're metal detecting they seem to fly by.
Maximise your chance of digging more good targets than bad with these 4 easy tests;
1: Repeatable Test
2: 3-Way Test
3: Size Test
4: Iron Test
To configure your Equinox metal detector with the same settings I use in this video, please watch this video: • Minelab Equinox 800 - ...
I see you are hunting in Multi-IQ mode. I suggest you check that neutral 16-17 on a single frequency.
Usually, aluminum pull tabs once they drop a couple of inches into the soil will give a jumpy VDI from 20-29 while Multi-IQ will show a 16-17. If both modes are similar then it is worth the dig.
If you learn how the different targets react with different frequencies you are going to become more proficient. Since Minelab gives you this feature why not use it?
Thanks for your comment Dan - it’s an interesting point you make. I’ve used this single frequency test before on 15KHz, 20KHz and 40KHz many times, however I’ve found it to be inconclusive in most cases. Perhaps I need to use it more consistently in order to understand it better. I’ve tried burying known targets such as aluminium pull tabs and ring pulls in an attempt to learn to tell them apart from a 20c piece, however I couldn’t rely on any one test, or collection of tests (including the single frequency test). It’s a work in progress…
I should have mentioned that 4Khz is my go-to single frequency and all that I hunt in. The only other single frequency I will check is 40Khz f I suspect a small gold chain.
Try this, next hunt do your normal hunt and just before you dig switch to 4Khz and take note of the response.
If it is trash it will likely give you a simple and clear warning by not agreeing with the Multi-IQ response.
I have mine set to 50 tones with all ferrous numbers active, but I have set the volume low enough to only give a background grunt. I want to hear this iron so I can justify those pesky false signals that will likely occur. The only VDI numbers I have deleted are those above 36 since these high-piercing tones are nothing but iron that wrapped around from beneath VD! 0.
If I want to hear these high VDI numbers then I hit "All Metal". Or I can switch to 5-Tones and make these high VDI numbers (37-40) their own region with the volume lowered and the tone a lower number.
Very interesting. I will most definitely try your suggestion of 4Khz as a target check. Your setup is quite unique, and I’m very interested in giving this a try. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience!
Another great video, again it's clear to follow. No BS. I learn so much from these tutorials. I love them. Keep up your great vids.
As a Nox 800 owner in my first year of the hobby I learn so much each time.
Thank you for your time.
Thanks Marty - really happy to hear the video is useful. Here’s to finding some awesome treasures!
I've been killing it on the beach. But with your tutorials I'm going to try more parks this summer.
Do you start with Equinox directly?
This is the way tutorial videos should be done. Great Job! Thank you.
Thanks Ronald. Appreciate the comment, and I hope to do a few more videos like this over the coming week & months.
Another great video! Yes on the bottle caps ringing 22 here in the US as well. They can be quite maddening at times!
They’re definitely one of the more annoying targets here in Australia, as our $1 coin is also a solid 22 on the Equinox.
Had my equinox 800 for about 4 weeks in the UK. I watch a fair few youtube videos for education.Ive got to say I love your videos & you explain things so well.Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching, and for your kind words. I’m happy to hear you’ve found the videos helpful!
Just started getting back in to it with my Equinox 800 which I haven't used much since i bought it. I found your Video and I learned a lot from it. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
I’m happy to hear it was useful for you! Thanks for watching, and happy hunting mate!
One year later and this information is still excellent for both new users as well as experienced one's. Thank you ! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Your videos are my #1 go to source for common sense tips of the hobby and learning the 800. Many thanx for all the time you put into this.
I really appreciate that Walter! So happy to hear you’re finding useful info in these videos.
Every time I watch your tutorials I learn so much. Thank You they are great 👍
Happy to hear you’re finding the videos useful. Thanks for your comment Doogs.
Great video for me, thank you so much!.
Thanks for watching!
Will the TIDs be the same numbers on the nox 700?
The Equinox 700 & 900 have a TID range from 0-100 I think, so unfortunately these numbers don’t line up with that machine. If it’s helpful, 16 on the 800 is around 40 on the 800/900.
Outstanding information. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
one of the better instructional videos out there . Thanks mate.
Thanks for watching!
GREAT VIDEO TNKS👌
Thanks for watching!
Great video. I have been digging everything, so I find everything. I am getting tired of digging everything so this video has made me realize that I should trust the detector a little more. Solid hits, the depth idea, great stuff, I will try your methods today! Wish me luck!!
Happy to hear you found the video useful! With lots of practice you will be able to tell the difference most of the time, but if you’re in doubt still dig it!
After you pull one item out... why would you not go back with your carrot (pin-pointer) and see if there was another item there, in the same hole? You are truly non-scientific!!!
I usually re-scan the hole with the detector, otherwise you’d spend half your life chasing iron in the ground with the pinpointer. This way, at least you know whether it’s worth going back into the hole to search…
Great video! Again I really like your camera view that lets me see the coil movement as well as the screen.
Thanks for your kind words. Hopefully there’s something useful in this video for you to take out into the field!
Good video mate. Learnt some things. Am still a dig it kind of person though. You never know, cheers.
Thanks for watching!
Bottle caps and pull tabs ring 18-23 for me all the time. If any company can figure that out they'd be rich.
Yes, it’s the bane of every detectorist!
One of the better instructional vids. New to detecting and just acquired an Equinox 800 and Garrett Carrot. Some great info.
Thanks for watching. Good luck out there!
thanks for the video. I'm new and overwhelmed with signals with my equinox 900. That will all surely help
Thanks for watching. Although the target ID numbers have changed with the 900 (0-99), I’m sure the same theories will work - particularly the size test by lifting the coil into the air slightly. Happy Hunting!
Just bought an equinox and this is a very helpful video. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the fine instruction. Very clear and methodical.
Thanks very much for watching! I’m glad it was helpful.
If you listen to sound on the pull tab,its lower tone and the coin is higher...but same number!
Excellent content, thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
Just getting started with a 900. What settings will go the deepest?
Very helpful thankyou
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
great video.....subbed
Awesome, thank you!
It doesn't matter, dig everything period
I wish I could but sometimes I get the signal but can’t tell where to dig 😭
Brilliant Steve. Super helpful.
Thanks for your comment. Happy to hear you found the video useful.
Great video I learned a lot thank you
Glad it was helpful!
What version you run? 2v or 3v?
V3
Cheers for your videos !
Glad you like them!
The piece at 16th minute,with correct settings,must be detected from 15"' with absolutely discrimination!This is not professional detection with potential device,like Equinox, sorry.
I do t understand what you’re trying to say sorry.