Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this metal detector have adjustable sensitivity?

• A:Answer Yes, the metal detector has adjustable sensitivity.

Q: QuestionAre the detection results audio and visual?

• A:Answer Yes, detection results are audio and visual.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of battery does the metal detector require?

• A:Answer The metal detector requires a 9V battery.

Q: QuestionHow many search modes does this metal detector have?

• A:Answer This metal detector has one search mode.

Q: QuestionDoes this metal detector have an internal speaker?

• A:Answer Yes, this metal detector has an internal speaker.

Q: QuestionIs there a battery life indicator on this detector?

• A:Answer Yes, this detector has a battery life indicator.

Q: QuestionWill it detect metals other than steel or iron, such as brass or aluminum?

Asked 7 years ago by AlanO.

• A:Answer Yes, the unit will detect all metal types.

  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionHow far from the device will it detect the presence of metal?

Asked 7 years ago by AlanO.

• A:Answer Depending on the size of the metal. It can detect a quarter up to 2" away. If the metal is larger it would be able to detect it further away. In general it can detect metal about 2" - 8" away.

  Answered 7 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: QuestionWhat would be the cheapest metal detector to find a gold ring in the garden?

Asked 4 years ago by Mungo.

• A:Answer Unfortunately Barska's metal detectors are not capable of finding pure gold. If the gold is under 14 carat, you can try using this handheld detector, but mind that the sensitivity of this detector is only 1.5 inches.

  Answered 4 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: QuestionCan it be used to probe the ground?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, but the sensitivity of this handheld detector is 1.5 inches. The regular longer detectors can search deeper into the ground.

  Answered 4 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: Questioncan you use underwater?

Asked 6 years ago by Cathy.

• A:Answer No, you cannot use underwater

  Answered 6 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: QuestionDoes it detect metal through walls?

Asked 6 years ago by Klang.

• A:Answer No this Barska - Handheld Metal Detector does not detect metal through walls

  Answered 6 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: Questioncan i ship to store for free and pickup

Asked 7 years ago by PMM1.

• A:Answer Please check with best buy on their policies.

  Answered 7 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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Q: QuestionDo you currently have this item in stock at your Springfield location?

Asked 8 years ago by Dkell.

• A:Answer No, item is not available in store.

  Answered 8 years ago by Barska Product Expert

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