Metal Detectors

For decades, amateurs and professionals have used metal detectors to discover treasures under the soil, sand and gravel. Magnetism and electricity go hand in hand. In fact, metal detectors use electromagnetic induction to detect metal objects. They work by generating an electromagnetic field. When metal objects come into contact with this field, they generate a current that is picked up by a receiver coil and sent to the detector's control unit.

From finding lost jewelry and coins to locating important abandoned equipment and artifacts, metal detectors have proven their usefulness time and again. Using metal detectors has aided human exploration for over a century. It could also be included among ideas for fun gifts for families.

If you are interested in exploring or discovering valuable objects, think about investing in a metal detector as well as other devices like a drone or a solar generator for remote power.

Narrowing down your choices to the best metal detectors for your needs is about identifying the features and price range you need. Before you start shopping, ask yourself what kind of metal detecting you plan to do. Do you want a metal detector with headphones—perfect for use in noisy or public environments? Do you want to access hard-to-reach areas with an extendable metal detector? What about a metal detector with a case for use while traveling?

Perhaps the best thing about putting a metal detector to use is the fact that the activity will also get your active and out of the house. Want to track your steps while you work? Wear a fitness tracker. You might also download detail map apps to your smartphone to mark areas that you have covered and consider others that you want to explore.

Metal detecting can be a side hobby or a big commitment in your life. It’s whatever you want to make of it. So, pick your metal detector of choice, get out there and have fun.