problems with ace 150.help please

[Nugget]

+1 to what mbasko said, change the batteries, disconnect and reconnect the coil, check the coil cable for damage.

Has the detector been directly exposed to water, hot or high humidity conditions?

 

[claudio matias]

I changed the batteries but had only 1.2 watts and had the same problem. I now buy a more alkaline watts. I did the reset and now it seems that everything is fine. it seems that the problem was in the power of the batteries. thank you all for your attention

 

[Nugget]

Glad you got it all sorted mate

 

[Guest]

Ah that'll do it - use good alkaline batteries as a minimum for detector's.

 

[Digmeahole]

Hi All,

Would an ace 150 be a good unit for a beginner ?

I have been buying silver bullion for a while now and have now become interested in metal detecting.

I am not looking to find silver I am looking for really anything just want to wander my local bush and see what shows up!

I live near a lot of land and have land up Goulburn area 600 acres so would be interesting to see what can be found.

While I am at it if anyone has a second hand ace 150 or similar I would be interested!

Thanks all any tips or advice would be apriciated.

 

[rocketaroo]

Dont think the 150 has pinpointing, better the 250. The xterra 305 be a good choice as well.

 

[Digmeahole]

I have heard a few people say pinpointing what does that exactly mean?

Sorry I assume this is a basic term but I am really green to this all!

I have worked out the 150 is a basic unit but thought I would go cheap and basic (but half decent) to start out.

Cheers

 

[rocketaroo]

It locates the position of the target, you can dig exactly where, it should be. Have a look at some youtube videos on it.

 

[Digmeahole]

Cheers

Have watched a few videos on YT most I see they use the handheld detectors is that the same thing?

Been watching diggin dan the guy seem a bit eccentric but very funny at the same time. That's what I have seem him use.

Cheers

 

[Goldpick]

Most use the pinpoint mode on the detector to roughly locate the target (plus most will tell you the approximate depth as well), then they use a hand held electronic pinpointer to zero in on the exact spot, allowing accurate excavation of the target without having to dig a massive hole. The hand held pinpointer saves a lot of time and frustration, especially trying to locate small metal targets, whilst also helping to minimise damage to both the coin/relic and grassed areas.

 

[Digmeahole]

Great thank for the info!

 

[campaspe]

Have you bought a detector yet?

 

[Digmeahole]

I just bought a xterra 305 tonight!