Minelab Equinox 800 Going Deeper [Deep Settings & Tips]

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

For more Equinox Tutorials go here kzbin.info/aero/PLjrtO2dCo3KHkjtqTrlcCWu4Q6OpFeyIL For metal detecting supplies go to outlawmetaldetectors.com

[@dirtypawsdetecting8182]

Do you dig faint targets that you cant pinpoint w/ the detector or that are not consistently repeatable?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Mike in this video I demonstrate a Sketchy signal that I did so people get an idea. Let me know if this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDOeY2FqryskJo

[@rockbuttles4692]

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[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

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[@rienyalberding5203]

I have watched this video over and over ,, very clear advice,, if you search with an 800 it’s a must ,,

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@sixshooter4570]

Just finished reading my Minelab Equinox 800 manual, I can't wait to start hunting. One thing I noticed was when you were setting your iron Fe setting to zero you forgot to press the accept/ reject button which takes you to the F2 Iron setting which detects a wider range and some iron the the Fe iron setting doesn't per the Manual. Have to remember that the F2 settings work best when doing all metal mode with iron tone audible which you stated you would be doing. Also ground balance auto tracking is the default and recommended for when gold prospecting and manual ground balancing is not in the advanced settings. Sorry as I'm not trying to be critical because it is a lot to comprehend let alone explain which you did a great job but it's also important for new people to fully understand all of theses various settings and how to use them to our advantage. Very nice video.

[@clintxxx2875]

If you would fix your coil wire, it will help you a lot with the ground balancing and optimal performance! It will also help you save money due to not loosen the insulation within the packing of the cables / wiring circuit. Especially w/ a 15” coil but it’s recommended for all. You run the wire straight up the rod by using cable ties separating the wire from lower rod. Be sure u leave a little-slack to account for when laying machine down and coil lays flat. Then start wrapping your cable when reaching secondary rod and using the velcro strap to help with keeping the cable tight and out of the way. Just something I learned from the Sr. Engineer at Minelab. Not too many of them tell you this because they want to sell you more coils and for you to send machine in for service when you cannot figure out what’s wrong after warranty. They are great company but are just like every company, they wNt to make profits! Just like the Auto Makers do not give you ALL the best practices when selling you a new car! They are wanting the service work and parts revenue later down the road. 👁

[@countrydirtkid4451]

I need a day to just chill so basically I am watching your videos today thanks

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Awesome! I appreciate you watching

[@mikehammer6909]

One of my nicest coins is a 1775 kg3 that was a one way beep that was around 12 inches .. it was just enough to say dig me and I’m glad I did because the condition was fantastic another one was iron grunt on the max with a high tone right next to it ..usually bigger iron can give these signals off to the side and because I dug a liberty cap nearby I dug everything and on edge was the most beautiful green Connecticut copper that I had gods blessing to reveal with my brother ! Thanks for the videos !!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

That's awesome, congratulations!

[@trevorthurston2245]

Very please to here someone who explain the equinox 800 settings very well. It will be great to get out to try the settings you have explained.Carry on with the good work. From the UK.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for the kind words. Feel free to adjust the settings for your situation, I have another video coming out Thursday say keep an eye out

[@p52893]

Just ordered my nox, I’m excited like a little boy on Christmas.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Awesome, you will love it

[@coldmidgetts]

u wont regret it

[@p52893]

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[@coldmidgetts]

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[@norcaldigger348]

Thank you for the easy to understand tutorial. I have watched this video about four times because I have CRS. :) This time I took notes!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Lol I have the same thing my friend lol

[@CD-hc5ds]

Another great video! I started watching you when i got my Nox, you where a big help starting out, Thank you! lm pretty confident with it now,. Best find so far is a small cash of 7 dimes 1894-1907. Good call on the All Metal! BUT, for me i run 0 Iron Bias & ALMOST knock out the iron with the advanced volume, so you dont mask a good target. Im also a desert hunter so MOST targets aren't that deep. Another good one is to watch your cell phone!! It can make the Nox chatter!! Keep up the god video's!! Thanks again

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching, I will run 0 IB most of the time as well but for beginners it isn't recommended until they learn tones. Good luck and congrats on the cashe

[@harley092355]

1894-1907

[@CD-hc5ds]

@@harley092355 LOL. yep, thats what i meant. cool find regardless.

[@neilradnor2645]

Excellent and straightforward 👍Thanks

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@mantron2803]

thanks for the great content . Nice to see and hear good it to learn from this with my 800 that I just get. I am new here in this scene but I learned a lot. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Glad I could help, I have other equinox tutorials on my channel as well. Happy hunting

[@juanitaangle7224]

Still love watching your videos learning a lot

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I appreciate you watching, find a pot of Gold Juanita

[@Linno-z7l]

@Linno-z7l 22 minutes ago A very useful tip I was told by a friend, is when pinpointing with the Garrett handheld pin pointer (or any pin pointer) to save getting back on your feet to re-locate a target with your metal detector (target may be out of handheld pointer range) if you use your digging tool as an aerial by placing the tip of digger on the top of the pin pointer and sliding it down until pointer starts to 'chirp' then back it off to silence it you gain much more depth than by normal use - Very useful especially if you are getting on in years - Cheers Linno

[@waynekaczmarek946]

So the ground ground balancing class thing is done? Huhhh, some how I don't feel good about that. And as far as I could tell you failed at it.whats going on here Jeffrey

[@भक्तिभाव-ल6ण]

Special voice of gold and silver! equinox 600 metal detector maximum depth setting best setting for finding gold and silver treasure in india

[@alexametaldetector1402]

First of all, I really appreciate you for taking the time on this course. Second, it was one of the best courses that I've seen so far about the ground setting, iron bias, and recovery speed. I wish to see some more & more & more video about this amazing machine from you.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

You got it my friend, here is a playlist of equinox videos for you. And you can also find my Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group as well kzbin.info/aero/PLjrtO2dCo3KHkjtqTrlcCWu4Q6OpFeyIL

[@alexametaldetector1402]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Thanks for your Facebook invitation now! -Alex

[@philbinaso1243]

Interesting video. Just curious if you have a test garden. I would recommend using the threshold at an just audio level. When a target gets beyond the “faint signal “ and the detector does not give you an audio response you still could catch it with a “ghost whisper” which you will hear as a break in your threshold. Just a friendly tip. I’ve been able to get silver with my nox 800 at 14 inches. Appreciate your video , thanks for sharing.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for the tip Phil and thank you for watching. Happy hunting

[@adam69ify]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting my congratulations for the good device and for the passion in your words ..very good tutorial for me the best in youtube . . good hunt sir

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching

[@rienyalberding5203]

Has anyone experienced difficulty switching the nox on and off , I seem to have to search for a sweet spot

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I haven't

[@driverman8615]

I learn a lot from your informational videos thanks!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for watching

[@soldanovht]

Great! very helpful. machine is set up and ready to go. Thanks.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Awesome, thanks for watching and good luck

[@andrewsappiah594]

Kindly,ground balance, you mentioned, 65&85 is same deeper go down ground or it has different higher amount of numbers go more down, please tell us...mr....🤔,also which store we can go for your product in New York City, because we live in NY,area....thanks sir 😀.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

You can order from outlawmetaldetectors.com and it will be delivered to you. I'm not sure I understand your question

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

When ground balancing you want the numbers low. You really don't need to ground balance unless you are in mineralized ground

[@102Montana]

Good clear instruction ....good job! (From a rookie).

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you

[@999fine4]

Lar, can you turn down the volume on the pinpoint?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I never thought about that but I don't believe so.

[@jafarsimbolon4247]

Sir, I am Jafar from Indonesia, please help how the settings in the metal detector equinox 800 to find special gold seeds only..please your instructions

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

@jafarsimbolon4247 metal detectors will find all metals not just gold. You have to dig all targets.

[@miltonalbright1606]

Missed up I meant trashy area zero I mean trashy the home is old my grandson in law found a1877 cc dime seated l know there got to be more l hope I can find one

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Nice

[@HDDforme]

When you say "good solid signal" Do you mean sound + VDI no's? Anything on the screen that would be a likely junk tell. Thanks

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I listen for solid tones. I don't go by vdi much

[@user-mu7ct9bg3i]

Hello, thank you very much for the informed videos you upload, I have a question for you about your experience with the two Minelab metal detectors. My question is: Can you provide me with settings of Minelab Equinox 800 only for native gold in the river and on the shore, which settings are analogous to the depth as of Minelab gold monster 1000 thank you in advance

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Unfortunately I don't have any experience with the Gold Monster so I can't really give you comparisons. The equinox has 2 gold prospecting modes and is very sensitive to even the smallest pieces. Both the depth and setting will be dependent on the ground conditions and the coil you use.

[@भक्तिभाव-ल6ण]

What should be done to find the target in 15 feet depth one target has silver and 1 target has gold

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

You would need ground penitrating radar. A metal detector won't reach those depths.

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Great tutorial

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you

[@williamkostecke5295]

dose the 600 have the same setting options as the 800? When using multi freq dose having the extra 20,40 of the 800 help? I'm getting ready to buy one and if I go with the 600 I don't want to later regret that I did not buy the 800. Your tips are great and will come in handy when I do get my new detector.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I would recommend going with the 800 if you can. It is a more versatile machine and the added frequency are a benefit. You can find a link in the description.

[@dfrozendog3849]

Very helpful. I am still just turning on and going.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Feel free to find Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group, I am available for questions whenever you have them.

[@mattjohn7700]

good interesting video.but not nice to see a trophy of a dead bear on your wall.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Every bit of it was put to use to feed my family. Thanks for watching

[@monson47]

if you can get a faint target to repeat, but no number shows up, would you dig it, or would you think it is a ghost signal?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

If a signal is repeatable I would dig. Some targets are to deep to read a vdi# and could be the oldest coin you ever dug.

[@genafarr6878]

Great video! 👍

[@alihawamdeh4572]

thank you for your good time im asking for horizantal searching i have old wall so can i search the wall using the same sitting u explain ???

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Yes

[@pero1337]

This deep targets wont give VID number on nox 800? just sound?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Sometimes that will happen.

[@rocketsroc]

Just a comment about your suggested advanced settings. Having tried what you recommend about setting full on iron etc, I tried this and found one major problem, the Nox now finds much more, but most is just trash. If detecting in areas where there is an abundance of trash, I would not set my machine up as you suggest or you'll be doing a lot of useless digging!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

This video is to show how to get maximum depth. At the end of the video i explain that these settings will not work in trashy areas. Thanks for watching

[@williamherder8248]

Not wishing to be a criticism.......but, the audio portion of your video can be improved if you will train yourself to eliminate the words: "OK" and "Alright". I know, that's easier said than done. Just keep in mind that we cannot verbally respond to your: "OK?". We cannot respond to your: "Alright, Guys". So, it seems to get very repetitive as the video advances. Just a suggestion for consideration - and not meant to be a criticism in any manner.

[@SuperKnight56]

With manual ground balancing I tend to get inconsistent values that sometimes range a lot just like you experienced at 7:23 and 6:54 in the same quiet locations. Which value should I use?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Try lowering the sensitivity down after locating a quiet spot then groud balance

[@paodigger644]

I would love to chime in but I still have not received my 800 back from being repaired at minelab repair shop. Not impressed with their speed on repairs. Will take this into serious consideration with next purchase of new detector.

[@carltonbauer2779]

Your video FIRST, (of many), I've watched on the 800 that even dares going to "1" on the Recovery setting. Thanks.

[@emericpatasi917]

Great video, down to the point, that's how it should be told to become a good Detectorists.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@waynekaczmarek946]

Could you please go back and redo the ground of balancing for me again I didn't catch that the first time

[@scottishmetaldetectingutr5244]

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[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@debe8110]

Do you know the best optimal setting for the equinox? and also how do you decipher between a pull tab and a nickel? a ring or foil? and a coin or just junk?

[@seamontas]

If you're hunting in multi frequency and get an ID number that sounds good.. let's say between 10 and 15 or seventeen, (Wich would be gold ranges and foil ranges,) Change your frequency to 4 khz or 5 khz. If it really is a good target the ID number stays about the same. If it's a pull tab, foil or bottle cap, the ID numbers will jump really high over 20. This helps me a lot. I do this all the time. Try it next time you're out. Good luck.

[@debe8110]

@@seamontas Thank you so much I appreciate that I will be doing that very much now.

[@debe8110]

@@seamontas What are your tips and tricks to find rings with the nox? My issue is that gold goes from 1 to 25. I feel really discouraged and hope you have some tips to dig less foil and junk and more rings. Silver rings seem easier to me because I will dig up anything solid from 20 to 40. I hope that I can finally find a ring and get some more hope in the hobby. Im sick of foil foil foil and pull tabs pull tabs pull tabs

[@seamontas]

@@debe8110 Here is an excellent video on gold rings that gives you a great idea on gold ring signals. It's on you tube. MINELAB EQUINOX 800 TEST ON OVER 130 RINGS AND JEWELRY.

[@debe8110]

@@seamontas Thank you, I will watch it

[@clarkridlen1966]

You find quiet ground in all-metal mode. In discriminate mode you may be over iron and shooting yourself in the foot.

[@mikek9117]

what is the difference between field 1 and field 2, or park 1 and park 2?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

P1 is a lower frequency than p2 same with field 1 and field 2. Park 1 and to have the most discrimination to try and eliminate pull tabs and bottle caps and such

[@1straightflush2]

Hi Larry, John "The Nuts" Gomez here to let you know that this video is great, I seen this a year age and I didn't reply and I should have:-). This is the best break down and explanation of how to recover deep targets. The low and slow recovery speed adjusted to 1 recovery and FE to 0 was spot on and not always for all locations, like you said parks as an example:-). Thank you again, The Nuts!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks Brother I appreciate you. Good luck hunting my friend

[@craigbosko2229]

Wow, jumping catfish, now that's what I call a video, FULL DETAIL, ANYONE WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND "GROUND BALLACING " AFTER LISTENING TO YOU AND NOT JUST GROUND BALLACING, EVERYTHING YOU JUST COVERED IN THIS PARTICULAR VIDEO. All do respec, GARRETT METAL DETECTORS should of hired you. I had bought a GARRETT AT MAX about a month and a half ago, I really like it, I've read the manual, watched all 3 videos and am somewhat confused in setting it up. Watching you, listening to you, YOU can convince ANYONE AND SOLD ANYTHING TO THEM.Wish you could learn about the GARRETT AT MAX, and then make a video on it like you did with the MINELAB EQUINOX 800. Some people aren't as smart as other's, I guess I'm one of those people. But when it comes to WELDING, that's where my smarts kick in including metallurgy. A1, #1, video, I'm totally blown away. You deserve 10 Oscar's, each one 24 carrot gold. Have a excellent 👌 👍 2022.OH, on the video, you break it down to eye level in English, all do respect, Garrett doesn't do that and I've watched their 3 videos over and over again and I've pretty much have them memorized and still have problems setting it up, (Garrett AT MAX).

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for the kind words Craig, I appreciate you watching 😊

[@freato6554]

What do you mean by "keeping your detector stable"?

[@somethingtodo6291]

extreamly informative but to slow explaining sorry

[@MrCrejones]

I just got my Nox 800 today, I was using a Garrett 400i. This video gave me better set up tips and info than the Manual. Thanks for the info I've just subscribed. Out tomorrow for the first time with it in Wales, U.K. Going to go over a field I've been over a dozen times and stripped it of Georgian coins, lets see if the Nox finds anything else

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Glad it helped you out. Thanks for watching

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

i need to find like a metal detector club here in south east,, so i can learn all laws better i just hunting on private lands cause people so funny about people doing this is like they jealous you might find something really good an they not land owner to get a piece of the pie

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Get the laws from your county and keep a copy for people who want to be nosey.

[@ageranger1541]

I have and use 3. 800's and have found for silver coins the detector will go deeper with one freq. I use 10Khz most of the time you loose a few inches with all of them at once. Plus the detector has a lot more EMI with all of them. Out of all my detectors the CTX 3030 has found 95% of my silver the Equinox has horrible ID. You might as well just hunt in all metal.

[@cigaljams1]

How are you my friend?, I realized you forgotten to tell people about the iron biased F2 settings you got it on but anyways thank you for the video and you have a wonderful day

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Fe

[@cigaljams1]

No my friend I mean F2, but it's not the big deal anyways everyone has to use different settings according to their own territory, thank you for your videos and you have a wonderful and blessed day my friend and happy hunting.

[@luckydigger8073]

So what's the difference between field one and field 2?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I think this describes it best kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLYpZyDZseYrpY

[@luckydigger8073]

Thank you

[@GenuwineG]

I’m new to this….just got my 800 and confusing. Come set my sh*t up please 😁

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I have the basilica getting started videos for the nox also. Just look on my channel and you will find what you need.

[@ZSmittyman]

Very informative video. Even tho I've been detecting for almost 10 years - over 2 of them with the 800, I learned a few few things and was reminded of others. Keep up the good work!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for watching

[@samuelaguilar9688]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting went you said deep how deep this goes?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I have found coins at about 14 inches. It varies on ground conditions and the item being detected.

[@samuelaguilar9688]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting do you think this machine will pick targets under 10’ like it says in the general description?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

@@samuelaguilar9688 not 10 feet. If it is coin size targets you can expect up to a foot and maybe a little more in the right conditions

[@clintxxx2875]

Texas just proved existence in America for over 20,000 years. Think Idaho could have have had been occupied for a lot longer than petro think. Im not trying to be disrespectful, you’re great and videos has helped me a great deal Sir. Just letting you know about the find in Texas about 40 miles north of Austin Tx. Ty

[@jayweb9736]

Love the Bear 💪 another great tip on hunting that I use often is when I get a good tone I want to dig I lift my coil off the ground if the sound goes away I know that it is a deep target

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Great point. Thanks for watching Jay

[@julietomordeno6170]

I'm her in Philippines

[@robertoconsuegra9921]

Will I pick up deep targets on the beach or surf water???

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Yes

[@robertoconsuegra9921]

Plzz.tell me if.if can do thia setting on beach mode??(

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Yes you can adjust your recovery speed in beach mode as well

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

i am going to get this been awhile i hunted but i want new one for my birthday present to myself

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

If you are in the usa get ahold of outlawmetaldetectors.com and tell Dan I sent you. He will get you set up

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting have you ever dig axes? Tek2 i dig them at 3 feet ...I cant wait get this machine see what it will do it lot more advanced

[@stevejorde]

Larry I got that orange coil tab support yesterday and it came with two zip ties. I haven't installed it yet, but I was wondering where the zip ties are used when putting the support on the coil?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

They go over the support fron and back and around the coil. I personally don't even use the ties

[@stevejorde]

Then I won't either. I think they would look awkward.

[@somebeachdetecting]

I watch this video almost a year ago and it was helpful then... and I just rewatched it today and I picked up a couple things that I missed the first time ....and I'll tell you why.... I hear many equinox users pushing hard on that 4K... And I think single frequency is great and certain situations... they don't have that in Beach mode just multi so I've never really used it.... And to be honest I upgraded one of my 800s to the latest version.. and I really didn't like it so I took it back down to the previous version.... So multi is what I used cuz of the beach... But recently I've started doing some inland searching here in Florida so it will be helpful possibly some scenarios...great video..... I'm looking forward to the new release from minelab for the new equinox. Good luck and happy hunting.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you I'm glad it is helpful. Feel free to find Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group as well

[@dgc940]

In my mind if I wanted a true accurate best I can ground balance I would find quite ground with all metal on or find quite ground with pinpoint on. If there is any kind of discrimination working then it will not be a accurate clean ground

[@ankushkumar-ql1je]

Sir you not told about recovery advanced mode that is FE-0 and what about other one... F2-?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I never use f2, only fe

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I did discuss recovery speed, that is the main key to this

[@evelynkessinger4714]

Thank you so much for these training videos! I appreciate them so much! I've really learned a lot from you and I'm going to teach my grandkids as well. Just got my Nox 800 Saturday but I've found my first coin in my yard already. 😊

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thats awesome Evelyn. Feel free to also find Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group and I can answer questions and you can post your finds 😊

[@evelynkessinger4714]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Facebook Group?! Cool!! Will do!!

[@smkunder1]

Always enjoy your helpful videos!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@Portageediggah]

When you change coils do you have to reset your machine

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No factory reset is needed

[@ronralphsson7296]

Does the iron bias at” 1”and leaving all metal setting on have the same effect?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thats a great question, I have thought a ought that and need to see if there would be a difference.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

All metal has no discrimination as all of the graph is active. The Iron bias when set to one will still give a reading on iron but won't sound on the rejected numbers

[@ronralphsson7296]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Thank you for taking the time to answer.I have never had the chance to hunt relics,just old parks.Without trying bias one or all metal how would I know if I’m missing something.I find the contemporary alloys anyway on no iron.I will try bias 1 in spring.I believe in my situation that it will be about the same.Thanks again.for the help.

[@plugsfordays648]

I just got my box 800 last Friday and I love it so far . I’ve upgraded from the Garrett AT PRO and that machine was. It a deep digging machine as far as I was concerned.

[@johnhalstead554]

I hunt in all metal mode because I know the numbers for coins etc and it Get deep targets

[@peterevans8194]

In the real world, you will miss targets once you start reducing your recovery speed below say three. Ideally it should be run at between 6 and 5, possibly 4 in certain situations. Have a search on KZbin for a video by a Brit called Gordon Heritage on recovery rates..Edited to add here is a link to the blog supporting it and the video is in there: joanallen.co.uk/blog/recovery-rate-equinox/... Gordon was a field tester for Minelab when the Nox was initially being trialled prior to release so is very experienced with the Nox...

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No I run my recovery speed very low accept in trashy ground all the time.

[@lifegains7666]

Great video i have had my nox about 800 about a year and a half/2 years running the coiltek 15in and loving that upgrade have recently started trying advanced settings found your video very helpful and easy too understand thank you so much for that I used too hunt in mode 1 when i started then moved onto mode 2 "park 1/park 2" I hear mode 1 focuses on lower frequencies even though its in milti frequency and does that it emphasizes on the lower frequencies in mode 1 giving you more depth as apposed too mode too so im deciding which mode is for better depth considering moving back too mode 1 but am a bit unsure of which mode is better for depth or was i given bad info on that Also will start tying field modes out looks great Also hear running 50 tones as apposed too 5 helps with giving stable target id numbers? Wpuld you reccomend iron f2 over the old fe Been running f2 Kind regards, Chris from sydney Australia :)

[@rokagrooveradio8429]

Thanks for your video, I use use field 2 on my 800, and I`ve found deep good targets found using 10khz & then tested the same good deep target using multi & on quite a few occassions the multi hasnt picked it up, I`ve tried this a number of times, I also told a fellow detectorist this & he said that shouldnt of happened.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Nice, these type of tests tell the story. Happy hunting

[@alanadcock3329]

hi. Question for you as I have trouble with small silver. It seems I have to be dead on top before I get the signal. I recently dug a lovely silver thimble 2 inches down. But testing those settings over 5 inches I get nothing 😳 we both know I should hit that on the nox easy at 15 inches. I’m running my settings on beach to land on the 15 inch coil. 😢Thanks alan.settings are ground balance 0. Volume adjust 25 t1 = 1 t2 = 20 threshold 2 pt 1. Target zone 50 t1 = 1 t2 = 25 accept reject t1= 2 recovery 4fe = 2 iron bias. Do get very deep with every else. But silver 🤷‍♂️

[@alanadcock3329]

Ps merry Xmas from England.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Is the ground highly mineralized? Is there a lot of iron in the ground? What is your sensitivity set at? Remember with the deeper settings you also need to slow down your sweep speed to give the detector time to process the signal.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Reduce your recovery speed also for more depth.

[@alanadcock3329]

Hello I do adjust if need to on ground conditions. I will try iron bias on 0 and drop recovery to 2. Sensitivity as high as I can get away with. Slight chatter but comfortable normally 23

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Run your sensitivity stable but yes adjust according to your ground conditions and emi

[@jameskenney5623]

I just got a used 800. It's chirping like crazy in my back yard, I did a factory reset, noise cancel and ground balance with no luck. I live in a rural area, so not a lot of power lines or interference. Tried in several parts of my 1 acre yard. Cable is wound tight and screwed in tight. I've removed the coil cover and thoroughly cleaned it and the coil. I've tried changing channels and none make it quiet. The only thing that helps is to lower the sensitivity to 7 or 8 and then it's quiet, but I've just lost a lot of depth. I've put my phone on airplane mode with no luck. I also updated the firmware which was really old, but that didn't help either. Thoughts?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

James, try downgrading to 2.0 firmware and then do a factory preset. Join Sod Busters Metal Detecting Facebook group so it is easier to communicate we will see if we can figure this out.

[@JuanRamos-hf4pn]

Thank you for this video , still learning ; greetings from Puerto Rico... !

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thanks for watching

[@miltonalbright1606]

Would you leave that at zero iz

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I generally run 0 IB

[@paulblanton1793]

Helpful video. What recovery settings do you use in heavy iron? I mean homesite machine gun nails everywhere iron? Thanks

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It really depends on your preference, I really don't like going higher than 3 or 4 but if it is really trashy, I recommend putting on the 6" coil so you have better target separation.

[@catalinoopoc784]

Good day sir im came from the philipines i just want to ask about the deep of big item about 10 feet can reach detect of nox 800? Thank you sir

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No it won't detect 10 feet deep

[@servandoaguirre3369]

Can you call me back I purchase a machine 2 yearsago.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I don't have a number for you but I can answer your questions here

[@servandoaguirre3369]

I wach all your videos

[@Highonlifezombie]

Hi mate good videos you explain stuff well I have got one question do you have to ground balance the machine every time you turn it on or once it’s balanced will it save for you to not do it again thanks

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

In most cases you don't even need to ground balance unless you are in a highly mineralized area. If you ground balance I recommend you ground balance every so often as the ground changes from one spot to another so you may need to gb throughout the day even.

[@martyv23]

This is the first video I have watched of yours but I use my detector on the beach will all the same exact settings for at the beach normally I run mine at Iron by 6 and Recovery speed at 6 sensitivity about 20 Beach mode 2 but I still haven't found my first gold ring been at about 30 times and still haven't found too much quarters nickels dimes fine it's very frustrating spending three to four hours hunting and not coming up with the gold what do you suggest anything different

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

It just depends on the soil/sand conditions. If the gold isn't there you won't find it. Try different areas and be patient.

[@johnspooner4128]

I just got done watching a depth test video and came over here and I've seen many of your videos BTW and thanks I like your videos! OK this dude buried a dime at 11" the nox picked it up when set at 10kz but it would not pick it up in multi freq so that multi I guess depends on the target. Side note there's this guy on here with many "expert" tutorials says you can't use a single freq for beach hunting you have to use a multi freq machine, that is total BS. anyway that's my .02 Cheers

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

What were his settings

[@mirceapopesculondon7828]

❤

[@jimbeck553]

What version OS are you running?

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Great information. Thanks Larry. I've been using my 6 inch coil with my Nox 800 as of late. I guess I use it because it's lighter and I don't want to dig to deep and make a big hole in the parks I hunt. I will start using my 11 inch coil for deeper penetration in those same parks and try and be as neat as I can with the holes.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Good luck with your hunting

[@mihaiand2905]

thank you for video presentation. a lot of peaple on youtube talk about going deeper but nobody say numbers.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Your welcome

[@jameskim62]

You are giving EXCELLENT TIPS.... THANK U VERY MUCH !!!!!!

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you James, I appreciate you watching

[@chriswatkins4025]

Is there that big of a difference between the 5khz it shoots in multi and the new 4khz?.. I mean it's only 1 difference.. Does it make that much of a difference?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Chris, I really couldn't say as I dont use the latest update

[@ronralphsson7296]

Off subject.When you tighten the bolt on the coil,does the ear stiffener keep the bolt from tightening enough to keep the coil from flopping?

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No I haven't had an issue with it

[@stevenvaith99]

Where did you get your ears saver for your coil the red device?

[@buddelandreas9523]

Well explained Larry. Here is a tip from me. Buy original Minelab Equinox coils only, because the coils are coded. A third party offer wont work. Do not waste your hard earned money, no matter how cheap the offer is.

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Great point! Thank you as always for watching my friend

[@Troyhicks1322]

You do know what your talking about ! I have been metal detecting long time *

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Thank you for watching

[@mathewsitko4765]

Love your videos!! They’ve helped me a ton. Where are you at in Idaho? I’m in Mountain Home. I was shocked to hear you say you were from my state! 🙏🙌

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I'm near Lewiston Idaho. Thanks for watching

[@zrbsrbija]

Nice Rug Is that your ex mother in law ??? I ask because I got the same one ............

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

No actually it was my ex wife 😂

[@Thebald1]

How often do you charge the battery on it? Like if I go out with a fully charged battery and I'm only out for one hour then do I recharge it or will it create a memory

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

I usually hunt 4-10 hours and will charge at the end of the day but it isn't recommended to leave it plugged in after it has a full charge as it basically cooks the battery

[@Thebald1]

@@SodBustersMetalDetecting Man I think you must...