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Metal Detectors for Beach Combing

Summer is almost nearing and with it comes the holidays. Many families, students, and professionals often plan trips for a weekend getaway at the beach. It's a perfect place to cool down in the midst of the summer heat and even get a tan. The onslaught of vacationers often leaves beaches crowded with lots of stuff getting lost in the sand or in the water ranging from valuable jewelry to common place knickknacks. Have you had ever strolled along a sea shore and chanced Upon a lost piece of earring? Lost items on the beach are sometimes actually “treasures” by treasure we mean it has some monetary value for exchange. But such items are often difficult to find especially if they've been left on the sand or in the water for a long time. This is where metal detecting comes in for beach combing. if you are a beginner and you are interested in learning about metal detectors for beaches and what things to consider when buying one, then read on to find the perfect beach combin...

Metal detectors - from dreams to practice

Treasure hunting - the dream of many some small children, that was turned into a hobby or even a means of income for some people. We have all seen stories. We have all seen stories on the news and in journals. That one person in Florida that found a chest of Spanish doubloons, dating back to the Conquistadors. That other person in Stafford shire that managed to dig out the, what's now known as the Stafford shire Hoard, containing some 3,500 pieces of gold, silver, and garnet. And while most people have a silly image of people with wooden forks and spades, going around beaches and playing scavenger hunt, these stories almost come as a dish of sweet revenge, best served cold. But what makes this dream of treasure hunting a reality? Or more precisely, how do you get started up? It might seem fairly obvious, but first and foremost, you will need a metal detector. Yes, you read this correctly: the long mentally thing, which you 'scan' the ground with. Then when you stum...

Basic science behind the metal detector

Metal detecting is much loved and appreciated worldwide as a personal hobby pursuit, and the same technology is also used by security services and armed forces. On a personal level, from young to old, there is nothing more exciting than listening intently to the detectors (www.detectorly.com) buzzing frequency and the potential lure of unearthing some ancient treasure. In today's world, and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism the exact same technology works to keep us safe by detecting guns, knives etc. and helping armed forces to detect hidden mines. All this is based on the power of electromagnetism. it has been said that electricity and magnetism are like an old married couple', where ever you find one, the ether is certainly not too far away. Magnetism ultimately helps create electricity and electricity helps create magnetism, this is how closely they are linked. Electricity always comes from a powered generator, regardless of the source of power, th...

Modern Uses of the Metal Detectors

Metal detectors are electronic devices designed specially to detect the metal objects present nearby. They can be used for the detection of various metals such as iron, copper, tin, lead, gold, nickel, brass, bronze, silver, aluminum and many others. They are used primarily for security purposes, but also for many other useful purposes The metal detectors were originally designed to detect and locate the objects left behind by the explorers. Treasure hunters and archaeologists used them to find valuable metallicitems buried underground and like bullets, coins, jewelry and historical relics. During the World War II, they were also used to check and clear the battle areas from minefields. In the initial years, they were only used by military and large organizations because of large size and massive production and operational costs. But, after various refinements and a considerable reduction in the size and cost of production due to the invention of the transistor, the demand of metal...