Minelab Equinox @ Iron Bias ZERO: A Philip The Nox Hack

I found the strangest find at the beach with my Minelab Equinox the other day. A silver ring in a pool of iron objects. The only way that I was able to get it was with the iron bias set low or even to zero.
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[@melparker7711]

Attach a small magnet to your scoop to check for IRON.

[@philbinaso1243]

Just a follow up to this video. I set my fe at 0 when I beach hunt. I run beach 2 with all metal mode ( the horseshoe ) on.

[@philbinaso1243]

What in my my humble opinion allows me to do, is hear targets that may be masked by setting up your discrimination. You will still hear the “ grunt of iron in all metal mode” however a good target will also be heard. My belief in this is that the nox target separation is so superior to any other detector I have used gives me the confidence to run beach and parks this way. Just my opinion but as you saw today that was flat out ridiculous the infestation of iron that was in Merrill’s plug on the beach.

[@midwesttreasureandrelicrec7914]

This is the same phenomenon I was trying to explain to Merrill about hunting in park one, park one is the mode that has the most discrimination built into it by Minelab. The field modes offer much less built in discrimination go deeper and unmask better. Field 1 iron, bias 1 or 0, sweep speed 4 on 800 2 on 600, manual gb sens 22-24. I definitely believe your theory on the beach is correct the salt tends to leech the iron out of any alloyed metal much more drastically also the way the iron breaks down in the salt and sand seems to leave a huge Halo which could easily mask a smaller good Target that is not leaching near as bad. Great gob getting the iron bias through to people

[@philbinaso1243]

Agree Midwest Although I’m very partial to park 1 just on how it hits on the high conductor. I do use field 1 as a follow up an an area I gridded. Field 2 there are 2 locations on the north shore of where we hunt I use exclusively.. off video what was being discussed is to keep an open mind to trying something new. His frustration was apparent so I gave him space, but the ring he found , I couldn’t believe how much iron was in that plug. Was very happy for him that he kept an open mind.

[@midwesttreasureandrelicrec7914]

@@philbinaso1243 great job.. great friend... much respect.

[@darrellweber6298]

@@philbinaso1243 Hi Phil I have been doing this same thing for a long time and sometimes I wonder if I should just use a Pulse induction metal detector on the beach . What do you think? I could still use the equinox on my Time poor days with discrimination

[@burriedhistory]

I use the Nox 800 for almost 3 years, and your videos, together with Phil's knowledge and experience, have brought a lot of precious information to me. THANK YOU.

[@mikenichols9384]

Keep it up bro I’m right with you. It’s 15 degrees here in central TX hard to believe we are colder than you guys. Foot of snow so I watch your videos to learn. Have fun Merrill we appreciate Phil and you taking the time to improve our craft!

[@andyfinley987]

Merrill - Keep trying to detect with iron bias at zero. Get used to it and I think you’ll like the results. You will dig more iron, however you will also dig the good targets that get masked by the iron when your iron bias is cranked up. I don’t like digging iron, but I absolutely hate the idea that I’m missing good targets when detecting with any level of iron bias. Zero is my only iron bias setting.

[@michaelyoung4587]

Hey Merrill, love the 10 finger joke. That's pretty hungry! I wish you had a scale to weigh that massive ring. Nice heart on valentine's day. Congrats on your 10,000. And best dam teacher of the year!

[@LauraSasss]

That heart pendant is awesome.

[@roachlarry1488]

Weird how its 33 degrees in New York and its 6 degrees in McKinney texas today

[@whidbeyrules5566]

"Cold iron" is historically believed to repel, contain, or harm ghosts, fairies, witches, and other malevolent supernatural creatures. Everyone should wear cold iron!

[@andrewlowe6184]

I love the part about FE2 and discrimination in this video. You are a gentleman.

[@thedetectingshowwithjohnny3047]

My favorite part of these videos is when the Taco Bell music plays. Today you had the audacity of going to McDonald’s instead of Taco Bell after fining a ring. I just don’t know if I can cope with this.

[@emaildoctorj]

Everyone hit the like button for Merrill. It'll get him one step closer to living the big dream of doing this full-time.

[@timelordmagnums357]

I keep my Iron bias set on 3 fe2 on 3 also. I dig a lot of nails, etc, but I also see stuff that I couldn't see before with it off. Heavy iron areas you need it low so it doesn't filter out the good stuff.

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[@roelf8653]

All turning iron discrimination up does is tell your machine to turn off the sound when it passes over a target it thinks is iron. If there is another target in the hole with the iron it will still turn the sound off and you won't hear it. If there is another target close to the iron and your coil passes over it, after passing over the iron, the sound may still be turned off and you wont hear it. Keep your discrimination as low as you can stand, swing low and slow and concentrate on what your hearing if you want to miss fewer good targets.

[@ThePowrsurg]

I went to a beach today and pulled out almost a dollar in pennies. Looks like im not the only one who had a bad day.

[@ronaldmciver6138]

nice work merrill, tricky that iron ,

[@FoerdeFinder]

looks like a sginet ring with a heliotrop, but without a crest. They made these in the 20-40s again and they were very popular.

[@firstgerm]

That was awesome M. 👍👍👍

[@patodwyer275]

Congrats on the 10k .Here's to the next

[@mountaintopgranny5661]

I am so glad to be one of the 10,000 subscribers! Congratulations Merrill!

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

Everyone has a day!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Dont fret !! Every penny is one penny closer to yr goal!!

[@TravelingThrifter]

Congrats on 10K!!!!

[@melparker7711]

Looks like you had Iron deposited on the ring by natural electrolysis. Salt water is highly conductive and the ring may have been in contact with Iron.

[@dailydiggercoinchaserprosp4959]

The big ring could be pewter. Nice hunt

[@dirtydigginnuts1455]

Stainless steel my brother.. That's what happens to it in salt mineralized atmosphere. That ring was there for a while for it to turn like that..

[@timelordmagnums357]

Those craftsman red insulated gloves are really nice. They've worked well down to 35 degrees. Warm dry hands. Craftsman Acrylic Thermal Lined Waterproof Lightweight Cold Weather Work Gloves. They are 10 bucks on ebay. You'll love them.

[@deborahbarber2964]

Great hunt Merrill! Congratulations on the 10k subscribers

[@tinamax8485]

Surgical gloves under your regular gloves to keep hands dry.

[@dragonflydigs658]

🙌🏻10K🙌🏻 love an equinox teachable moment!!

[@mmouhourtismm]

Good hunt Merrill!! Just my opinion..that ring looks like it could be a possibly a very old Native American sivler and turquise stone ring..Good Luck..Mike from I.R.B. FL

[@sunrunneroldbottels223]

this is how it is. you find a good place, find things. you invite you friends , they find your good targets'.

[@gregsmht40]

Ring looks like cast iron 👍🏼🇺🇸🦅

[@TracysTreasures]

Can you do a video showing how to get to this FE setting?

[@philbinaso1243]

Hi Tracy , I asked Merrill to pass along my cell # if you had any questions. I’d be happy to answer them for you. Or walk you through settings.

[@midwesttreasureandrelicrec7914]

Merrill I believe that ring at one time was a very good fake gold ring weight to match it looks like the plating has been sandblasted by the tide

[@numismaticstacker]

It's-33°f here this morning! Happy detecting

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[@thedetectingshowwithjohnny3047]

I see 10k... congrats Merrill!!!!

[@ThePowrsurg]

Dont put the ring through electrolysis. Soak it in a combo of lemon juice and Vinegar.

[@southernrelics]

A broken heart on Valentines. 💔

[@thomasjackson9857]

Yum!

[@bobbyt6987]

OMG. She reminds me of our Granddaughter. LOL

[@melparker7711]

Try hunting in ALL METAL with just a slight Iron volume.

[@Dirtflicker]

Need more content and less fluff but you make some great finds man!

[@rocketsroc]

Next time compare the target with and without the iron bias low so you can determine if it truly makes a difference.

[@brianlusignan828]

Please show us how to set the iron bias to “0” thank you!

[@funwithjim]

fe-0 is equivalent to F2-4 but F2 must be run in multi.

[@harrysurtees8710]

Merrill, I think you should start a drive to make our U S Mint stop making pennies. Zincins are stinking.

[@johnsonfamilyadventures692]

Sorry I missed the stream. Good luck on the ring Looked kind of rusty. I thought maybe copper, kinda looked like a penny, but what do I know.

[@melparker7711]

I have been hunting for a long time and until recently with Minelabs help the term IRON DISCRIMINATION was changed to IRON BIAS which might confuse some people.

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Those are like jewelry relics..

[@timthompson6092]

Then can you please show us your nox set up please

[@metaldetectingbrooklyn9896]

Like HIT!!!!!

[@paulabradley2845]

maybe somebody has asked this, but how does the cold effect the nox ?

[@philbinaso1243]

To date I have not had a problem , coldest I ran it was about 20 degrees. But I bring it back in my house , I wouldn’t advise leaving it in the car or garage on freezing nights Circuit board could get compromised.

[@adamreily7079]

Hit a couple tot lots last weekend at -10 was fine for the two 20 minute hunts. Still found change under the wood chips under 4 inches of snow. I tie a plastic bag around the coil to keep snow from sticking to it and weighing the machine down. Also don't leave the machines in the car. Called it quits because I got cold. Nox was fine

[@snarky_user]

Phosphoric acid time.

[@chadk9532]

Wool is better!

[@vossierebel]

Great finds Merrill... tell you what, I have discovered that on one of my latest favourite beaches there is mostly iron in with the good stuff. So, I used to walk on by... now I dig... and use the magnet to try and remove small iron objects as I hunt for the coins! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opyYoqKwedRjkJo Yet to find a ring but I believe it will soon come! (If it's gold, you can add it to your total!) 😁👍😉

[@cliveclynick4667]

what are you really teaching the new guy here?

[@davidfrazier1186]

Don't go down the frustration Rabbit Hole. Hey if it makes you feel better I Drove Off without My Scoop Saturday.....GONEZO

[@brooklyntreasurehunter]

Great video. Cool finds.

[@elliereid3365]

Copper nail, old bling, OLD SHIP WRECK ????? Keep bashing that spot Merril..

[@markholbrook3949]

I think your confused with iron bias 0.. At 0 bias the machine has turned off the engineering that prevents you from digging steel bottlecaps etc. etc. In other words youll get more iron falsing at 0. But they say you will get deeper... It doesnt mean you will dig 0 iron.. Probably just the opposite..

[@philbinaso1243]

What Merrill meant for his viewers is that it does not mean you dig 0 iron. I get the confusion here. I just advised him today to run it low to get deeper and possible not have deeper non ferrous targets possibly masked.

[@markholbrook3949]

@@philbinaso1243 Yes that makes sense... That’s why I almost always dig at FE 0.. Even at FE 0 the Nox will still give you enough audible response while circling and swinging around the target if it’s a legit relic / coin or not... Most of the time anyways...