Metal Detecting Skills | Tips & Metal Detector Settings equinox 800 | minelab equinox 800

[@michaele.ebright8834]

Thank you, i am new at this fantastic hobby.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for watching Michael and welcome to my channel! If I can ever help you out on a new metal detector just message me!

[@TnShooter-is4gr]

If anyone is in doubt, I’d like to say that is truly a successful hunt. Trashy sites are challenging and for me can be fun. But I’ll admit. It is nice to find untouched old sites. The coil tip is one of the best tips. Probably the best for for trash. Thanks Ed.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! I was pretty pleased with the Buffalo... because I know for sure that coin has been there at least the last 50-60 years so it has been missed by a lot of Detectorists! Yes the small coil is one of the easiest fixes for those trashy areas! More Videos Coming Soon!

[@pastmasters9591]

Great info Ed! I'm an Equinox 800 owner and actually enjoy trashy sites. The biggest reason is that most detectorists would get frustrated and leave. But the Equinox, once familiar with it, can be a huge game Changer

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Exactly JD .. the majority of those trashy sites still hold a a lot of good targets... just got to put in the work to find them!

[@jaredwhite489]

I won a 600 yesterday at a raffle I’m super lucky. Your vids have been super helpful, thanks man.

[@SuperJupiter33]

congrats! ...how are you enjoying the machine.

[@417Keto]

Ed, 10-4 on the explanation of using a small coil over a larger one in a trashy area. That was a simple clean explanation. Thanks for thanks for putting those settings up there like you did,, thanks for the video.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@ronalddvorak1967]

Some very good advice, you will be successful if you go slow with a small coil, turn down sensitivity a little. Go when soil is dry and have a detector that has very fast recovery like the Equinox. You said it all to be Successful. I have the Equinox 600 and have gone back where I had hunted with 3 other high dollar detectors. I thought the place was cleaned out, but found over 25 coins in an area of 30 feet x 75 feet with the Equinox 600. This area is loaded with square nails.

[@shadymaint1]

Heath just hooked me up with a Nox 800. Can't wait for it to get here. So excited.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Awesome and thank you very much for your business! Keep us updated on those finds!

[@vicvalente4874]

please keep these tutorials coming! I am learning a lot and I can't wait to be able to put it to use!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@philbobaggins8603]

I have a local site like that . every man and his dog has been over it with all kinds of detectors including me with the equinox 800 11 inch .I went there with the 6 inch and recovery speed at 7.I pulled another 7 silvers and 8 coppers from the site and I was also getting iron in the same holes. The six inch coil on the Equinox is a killer combination.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I appreciate the support! Wow... thats impressive and congratulations on the finds! Yes that 6" Coil on the Equinox is excellent in the trash!

[@davemork4910]

First let me say I agree with what you are saying about using a smaller coil to better focus on targets. Having said that let me say that I am one of those Treasure Hunters (TH'ers) that does not care what items are being found. I dig every target! The reason that I dig all targets is to clear any given area of everything thus allowing me to dig more good items by also finding more targets. I do recycle all my scrap metals for cash, and also remove all glass and plastic items to make the property owner happier. By cleaning the search area of everything the property owner is much more likely willing to allow me to return for additional TH's. Now I do understand there are times that you do not want to dig 500 holes like when you are in someone's nice yard. On the other hand if you are searching a corn field the farmer is more likely going to be happy that you are assisting in turning the soil over for them. I also make it a habit to bury leaves, sticks, corn stalks, etc in the holes that I dig. I know that many TH'ers also refuse to dig bottle caps, pull tabs targets, iron targets, one-way, or iffy targets. I have found that many of these targets (in Civil War sites anyway) are going to be keeper items. Skipping iron targets may speed you to find coins but missing a flat button because it comes up as a cent/dime is not the brightest idea. I have done group searches in Sacramento, California where 'Penny' (Cent) targets are ignored. I in turn have dug these targets and found Indian Head Cents, Early Wheat Cents, and lots of flat buttons. You have to consider what might be in your search area. Is the site an old home site? Was there Religious Meetings on the site? Was there a Military encampment there? How about older houses that are now gone? The more likely that the site has been in use over a longer time period the more likely there will be older good items there. Great video and a good starting point for consideration. ;-)

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@mrsimpleesarcastik3494]

thats my tricks in the small kids playgrounds,, clean em all out and next time its easier to find goodies

[@dondtektor8537]

Finally, been looking like crazy for good information on the nox 800 in trashy areas. Found it . Your videos are so helpful to this new 800 user. Thank you............

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt]

great info video's!!! I went out today where I live it has rained for three weeks straight got a break today so I thought I would try urban gold mining at 100 year old park just down the street from me. in two hours I pulled out 4 nickels a few dimes and a lot of pull tabs, oldest nickel 1969 and it was red form being down there so long! thank you for your tutorials. I am getting things everybody else missed!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Awesome work PAPAROUS! You are on your way to finding Gold!

[@briancerniglia4751]

Heath helped me out with a Equinox 800 can't wait to get it out.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@alexhalterman5278]

I put the 6 inch coil on my Nox 800, ran a fe of 3 and found my first Silver half ever!!! (1918 walking liberty). Thanks for them tips

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Awesome and thank you for the comment!

[@michaelklinge1857]

Thanks been running deus hf for 2 years now and have done very well searching hammered sites some folks are in to much of a hurry to get onto the next target good for me . Just bought the nox 800 very impressive easy to use still learning it and finding good stuff right away thanks for the tips am going to get 6" coil soon

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you and keep me updated!

[@gregbaker5109]

Another great video Ed! Thanks for sharing and all the tips.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@michaelbay3038]

I really enjoy your videos.... I'm learning a lot ...thank you

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@MrTruth-kh9nr]

TreasureMtnDetectors Brotha your video help me so much in speed 8 took your advise and went to a old abandoned Rev Fort in New Orleans and was a Park and now just basic land. So it has old iron and modern trash. Couldn’t sleep although I didn’t find anything there in the pass and people laughed at me because it’s be through archaeologists and detected through the the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s but I thought not at my speed 8. 1841 Half Dime, 3 ringer, war nickel and some very interesting 1809’s relics. Thank you for your great advice and look who’s laughing now lol

[@flometdetmetaldetecting7557]

Another good video packed with new information. I live near a trashy park (that I hate seeing and hearing all the trash) but can apply the new information so I don't miss something good.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Keep me updated on how you do? More Videos Coming Soon !

[@jamesgalloup1000]

Great video Ed. Very informative thank you

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@jonethomas3892]

Like the atpro, n max, along with the 800, it's good to find someone that's up on the detectors and explains learning quicker short cuts, Thanks from wales uk.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thanks 👍

[@collinsmd100]

Very helpful information

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@SouthGAJester]

Wow very awesome and informative video Ed, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!!!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@colonelhandy51]

Great tips. I had never thought about the halo effect and ground moisture relationship. I will keep that in mind in the future.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@jimd6162]

great video,,luv your skills videos

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@davidfrazier1186]

Great video ! Thanks

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you very much David!

[@caryhessenauer9813]

Thank you ed.i enjoyed your video .Keep making those great videos.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@nitro200flyer3]

This video has perked my interest I live near the beaches and all the good beaches are way over hunted but theres beaches here that are so trashy that no one ever hunts them it loaded with junk but I have found stuff but its so frustrating..Having an Equinox 800 with both the 6 ' coil and the 11..just getting dusty in the closet maybe I'll try my luck again after watching this video

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Yes definitely hit the most trashy part of that area and run the 6" Coil on the Equinox in Park 2, No Disc , Sens 20 , Speed 7 , Iron Bias 1 and 5 Tones! Keep me updated on how you do!

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

Excellent video, some great information! Thanks for sharing these tips, GL and HH!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@WestmorelandDetecting]

WOW! Thats impressive for sure Ed! That machine seams super fast Cheers, -Lou

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Yes the Equinox is super fast at processing... excellent in those trashy areas! Im still waiting for some new videos from you buddy!

[@spookmore]

Good tips mate, always good to see different good points.Am from the UK we do mainly in land detecting,on ancient sites, so your trash tips are excellent,best wishes..

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@robertwoods8695]

Hey Ed just watch the world's recent vid cool coin and then stumbled on this one right next and this is great I was just going to ask you some questions on that so I'm going to have to try your little tricks won't be able to go to a smaller coil but turn down all that other stuff it's time to save up for a 800. Cuz I detect some trashy sites it's like they threw a bucket of nails out there thanks man keep up the good work

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you Robert!

[@edolson3510]

Another great video!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@caseynabors4457]

Nice find Ed! Glad you recommended the 6” coil for my CTX ! I’m going to go try it, never used small coils before but after hearing you explain it makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the great info!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Yes.. definitely use the small coil in those super trashy areas! Keep me updated on those finds!

[@jbolf6]

A very informative video Ed, thanks for sharing this.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@bradharl6809]

Subscribed to your channel. Love the videos keep em coming

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@scottsweet7590]

Thanks mate... Great video, regards from Scott all the way from Australia.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@kellykramer9213]

So I have my FIRST permission on a 16 acre land right near Augusta, Georgia. I have the mine lab equinox 800 with the original coil. Do you have any recommendations for settings that I should use on this land? I’m hoping to find some historical items.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! I like to run Park 1 because if its lower frequencies being optimal for highly conductive metals like silver, copper, brass, etc... Run 50 tones, sensitivity around 20-22, recovery speed 4-5, F2 at 0-1 and I like to have the all metal (horseshoe button) activated because it makes the solid repeatable tones a lot more distinguishable! Keep me updated on what you find!

[@kellykramer9213]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting thank you so much! You are my favorite metal detecting you tuber. 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👍🏻

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@jaspergrey108]

That's a good informative video. Thanks

[@plugpopper4351]

Great video Ed I’m always learning more. Thing I would not have thought about until watching your videos. Thank you so much for the hard work you do on these videos.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@Him57]

Thanks for the info. Very informative.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@oofeeleelee6556]

I’m trying to decide between the Nox 800 or the XP Deus. I primarily detect near cellar holes with a good amount of iron. I also hit current homesites from the 17-1800’s.. It’s so hard to make a decision! Any advice?

[@oofeeleelee6556]

By the way, I’m coming from an AT pro. I have found a ton with it but feel as though I’m missing stuff.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! I really like the Equinox 800..... now the Deus is phenomenal in the iron however not so great in the modern trash and that is where I give the edge to the Equinox! The Equinox is phenomenal in the iron and great in the modern trash as well! Let me know which one you want and I can work you out a good deal!

[@oofeeleelee6556]

Adventures With Ed Huffman Thanks for the information! I’m leaning towards the Equinox. I’m just going to watch a few more videos to finalize the decision. I mean either way both are more capable than the AT pro. And it’s safe to assume they will both preform better in higher iron or trash areas. I’ll let you know what I decide!

[@davidlangley9933]

Hey Ed I have found a chain that weighs 23 grams and it's not gold but I am having a blast

[@jerrettfeatherston7530]

I like the help on refining the skill.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@stringfrenzy]

Very true. Good job! Nice Buffalo. Great points.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@forreststinnett4123]

Good job Ed thanks for sharing your knowledge I appreciate it.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@ericstalter1917]

just found your channel today. great vids. keep up the good work. i subscribed and clicked the bell

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@mbellizia75]

Grateful for all the help Ed! Your videos are a TON of help learning the equinox after many years with a tracker4 in PA. Question for you:. Are 6" coils bought from minelab? Are there aftermarket coil sources?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! Yes for the Equinox the 6" Coil is made by Minelasb... highly recommended for those trashy areas! www.treasuremtndetectors.com/collections/minelab-coils/products/minelab-equinox-6-coil-fits-600-and-800-model?variant=31619541237865

[@mbellizia75]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting thank you Ed, I appreciate the response! That will be the next thing on my list 👍

[@therrienmichael08]

Glad I viewed. Learned something today.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@davidlangley9933]

It's dry in Oklahoma but I am hunting every day and finding bling

[@franksflytraps]

Advantages/disadvantages of park 2 over park 1?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Both are about the same when it comes down to it!

[@cornplumb80]

Nice editing...

[@jaspergrey108]

Extremely informative video Thanks! I do have a question though if you don’t mind. Reading the comments and replies, I saw where you recommended to one fellow to run the 6 inch coil at max recovery speed, iron bias 0 and 50 tones. My question is does the 50 tones you recommended help with target ID? Please explain the reason for the 50 tone recommendation so I can better my hunt? Thank you in advance. I initially ran 50 tones when I first got my 800. I soon chose the 5 tone option because the 50 was confusing me, but if I need to go back to that, I am willing. Thanks for your work on these videos. They are extremely helpful to us.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! In really trashy areas I have found that if I run 50 tones in all metal mode (horseshoe button pushed) the solid repeatable tones really pop out and a lot more distinguishable.

[@419pmh]

if you dont have a small coil you can "detune" your larger coil by lowering the sensitivity so it doesn't penetrate into the ground so far. not near as good as a small coil,but it helps in a pinch

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@piotr9236]

Nice video Ed..ill buy soon 6inch coil for my ctx and im sure to find a lots of nice goods.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for your comment and I really do appreciate the support! Awesome let me know when your ready and I can work you out a good deal!

[@B3DPrinting]

Hi, great advice in the video. I just had a question. How does raising the threshold to 10 help? I know how raising the threshold helps with iron discrimination on helps, but dont understand here. What am i listening for? Thanks.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! I had the threshold on 10 just for personal preference... sometimes the more noise I can generate its easier for me to distinguish those solid repeatable tones... kinda makes them pop out!

[@B3DPrinting]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting ok, i used to listen for threshold to go mute on my old whites dfx, which told me when i went over iron that was descriminated out, or if i went over a target that was just out of range of fully hitting. I didnt know if it was something like that.

[@aaronellis6870]

Thanks bro !

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@ronralphsson7296]

Very good advice in this video. I find that my biggest mistake is walking to fast and swinging like a fan.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! More Videos Coming Soon! Low and Slow!

[@BenG76Cards]

Cool video. I may get a smaller coil for my Equinox eventually. I got my Nox a couple weeks ago from you guys on Ebay.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@MrTruth-kh9nr]

Opinion: I have a late 1700’s in Louisiana, but a guy with a Etrac had I buy himself for 10 years. I saw his finds that where incredible. Lots on iron tons but the 800 has sniffed out 1/2 reale, and half Capped dime which he said he’d never found. The 800 hit small targets well. Also got a Louisiana Pelican Coat Button which was incredible. But in the last 10 hunts I’ve gotten nothing. It’s plenty of land would you recommend the big coil? Lots of iron lots of modern trash. I need advice 🙏🏻

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! Gold is coming Soon! Lets go deeper into the bag of tricks... try the method that I mentioned before and after that do the opposite... slow your reactivity/speed down to 1 or 2 ... select park 1 mode ... crank sens up to 23-24 .. swing with a 3 to 4 second sweep speed... Iron Bias 0 ... 50 tones... this will amplify any good targets mixed in all the trash that the other methods missed. Keep me updated!

[@larrygriffith2051]

How does the at max doing there?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

The MAX doesn't have quite the processing speed that the Equinox has... so it didnt do very well. Detectors that performed well at that place was the Equinox and XP Deus.

[@samferda6239]

Great video. I detect an old 1800’s site all the time. Lots and lots of old nails, can you explain iron bias? I still find a good target now and then, but I know there’s a lot more there.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@diggingwithdavid5732]

Can you do a video about the simplex in a trashy park

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! I may do one soon!

[@j.r.digging-it-back7356]

Thanks again for advice.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@bikjunky]

Thanks for the great info ✌️

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@martinstreasurehunting]

you think the Max is good in trashy areas?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I appreciate the support! Yes the MAX with the 5x8 dd coil is an excellent set up for trashy areas! The Minelab Equinox is a lot faster at processing targets.. thats the reason I was demonstrating it in the video. You can also narrow down exactly what your looking for a little better with some of the higher end machines but the AT MAX is an excellent all around metal detector!

[@senorchivo7361]

Will this machine pick out a 20 pound bronze box at 3 feet?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! Yes this machine will hit a 20 pound bronze box at 3 ft!

[@senorchivo7361]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting thank you!

[@BernardmrJ]

Would the equinox 600 with 8" coil give same results?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! Yes the 600 is an excellent machine... the 6" coil with speed set to max and iron bias to 0, 50 tones , will do well in the trashy areas!

[@kenguthrie3083]

Thanks for the info. Just get the rain to stop! Otherwise you may need to start a series on hunting in water

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! More Videos Coming Soon! LOL... Exactly Ken.. its raining today as well ... GGRRRR!

[@markmccallion2856]

good information

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@nickhaas2407]

Thanks!

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@MrTruth-kh9nr]

Why did you say in extreme trash sites lower your sensitivity down to about half way and then you choose to have yours on 5 tones wide open?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you very much for the comment and I appreciate the support! When running high sensitivity in extremely trashy areas you are amplifying all of the trash targets surrounding the good targets which results in masking and will cause you to miss the good target. The 5 tones is basically preference for me however 50 tones will work just as good especially if your trying to pick the high conductors out of the trash! Running wide open will also eliminate the chances of masking caused by running discrimination. If you want to talk more in detail please feel free to contact me anytime!

[@MrTruth-kh9nr]

TreasureMtnDetectors Brotha your video help me so much in speed 8 took your advise and went to a old abandoned Rev Fort in New Orleans and was a Park and now just basic land. So it has old iron and modern trash. Couldn’t sleep although I didn’t find anything there in the pass and people laughed at me because it’s be through archaeologists and detected through the the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s but I thought not at my speed 8. 1841 Half Dime, 3 ringer, war nickel and some very interesting 1809’s relics. Thank you for your great advice and look who’s laughing now lol I’m gonna post you video on TrasureNet I have a good following. Dean

[@rolandozols5103]

I'm curious, how deep was the nickel?

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! The nickel was only about 5-6 inches deep... it was being masked by iron. The key is to remove as much of the big iron and nails. If you notice when you lay a big piece of iron down and put a good target right beside it and try to swing over it the iron will mask the good target...like its not even there. I would say there is some really deep targets in that area but there is just so many nails preventing me from getting any kind of real depth.

[@dennisdavis8649]

That tool as you call it is a steel wedge that you split wood with.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

aaahhhh .... I wondered what that was... thank you for identifying it!

[@dennisdavis8649]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting That old school probably used wood to heat with in the past The school I use to go to used a furnace that took wood or coal. That was a very long time ago.

[@peggyhiggins1069]

Great video but here is my dilemma. I rushed to buy the 800 even though my trusty CTX was doing just fine. I am a young 62 year old gal that CAN swing the 3030 for hours but figured I could preserve my arm with the 800. Boy have I been disappointed. I am still trying to figure out the big hype. I hunt in high iron ares, old mining towns, old military dumpsites, old homesteads and no matter what settings I have tried I have a pouch of tin, nails and crap. I realize that reality but I had hoped with my age and the NOX I could spend less time cleaning up the environment (not that that is a bad thing). Any suggestions other than “find a new hobby”.😎😏 Thank you in advance for any advice.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for your comment and I really do appreciate the support! Yes I agree with you on the Nox letting in a lot of trash signals sounding like good signals however I highly recommend to download the new update and run the new features... it will help out tremendously on trash digging... also recommend to run with the horseshoe button pushed to hear the iron... that will help out greatly as well!

[@doogie2112]

I think you just made my 'old park' a 'new park'

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@ryepatchron7466]

If you set up an XP Deus correctly you would not be digging those nails. I am not saying you won't dig some unwanted big or misshaped or round iron but NO NAILS.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for your comment and I really do appreciate the support! Thank you for the tip I may have to try the XP Deus out again!

[@Danzo271]

Yeah I took my 11 inch coil to a trashy park and had a very bad time lol.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Yes... I know what you mean...lol! That 6" Coil is great in the trashy parks!

[@daetherbunny]

You look like The Godfather of Detecting sitting there!😂 Great video. Thanks for taking the time putting it together and sharing your tips with everyone. I tried the 6" on my 800 and it sounded off on rusty nails like they were silver dimes...even with the iron bias maxed out. After digging 20 nails and no coins I switched back to the stock coil. Maybe I'll give it a try again with the sensitivity turned down.

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and I really do appreciate the support! Yes those rusty nails will come in sounding like silver sometimes. Good way to check your targets is switch over to 5khz when you get a silver reading and if the tone changes or if the vdi bounces all over the place drastically then its trash.. if everything stays consistent then dig it! You can also raise the coil / pump the coil while swing over the target and if it changes the readings its trash ... if everything stays the consistent then dig it! This does not work 100% however it does help. Keep me updated!

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

Our neighborhood was a salvage yard before... good luck if you come here lol

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment and yes that would be a tough one to detect for sure!

[@benelmana2015]

No doubt is the best trash picker

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

I will never bitch about trashy sites again! (Yes I will! Lol)

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@Danzo271]

Noice

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

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[@kevingriffith4036]

you wanna find gold in searched out sites? check out the last two Hoover boys using the ATX

[@edhuffmanmetaldetecting]

Thank you for the comment! Yes I had experimented around with the ATX a few months ago however it didnt really work out in my situation. Aluminum, bottle caps, etc come in as a high low which is the same as Gold. Im hunting in areas that are littered with modern trash as well as iron. Now... if I was in an old hunted out spot that was dealing with iron and not so much modern trash then the ATX would be awesome at picking out the Gold! And in saying that ... if you were hunting a spot with just modern trash and which comes in at a high low tone and no iron... You would do really well on Silver because it comes in at a Low high tone! Thanks for recommending that ... Love the Hoover Boys their doing an awesome job!

[@stinkasscat]

@@edhuffmanmetaldetecting Love your channel and found these tips super helpful Ed. What did you mean about silver at a high low tone?

[@rverm1000]

you talk to much

[@benelmana2015]

Equinox 800 is a piece of junk my hand hurts by digging trash don’t by this trash

[@benelmana2015]

Junk shhh my old dfx is a beast I regret buying equinox 800 waste of time and money mine lab I kind of feel it don’t buy this trash but we always make mistake

[@benelmana2015]

I feel like taking this a legal matter they lie like hell