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Garret GTI 2500 coming from Ace 250 what differences to expect?

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I never thought I would be able to get a GTI 2500 but by luck and good old craigslist I got one in like new condition used about 5 times with everything including manuals and books dvd and both the standard and 12" coils for $500. He was asking $850 and I just tossed an offer and he said come get it!!! I just got back from picking it up and well. Its a bit different than the ace. It is also heavier lol. This thing is in pristine shape. Turned it on and all operational. Gonna try it out tomorrow.

Whats the learning curve and what differences to expect between the two? Any good videos on the GTI 2500?
 
That's awesome bud, good for you. I don't have the GTI 2500, I swing the GTP and your gonna love the sizing feature! I don't think the learning curve on any Garrett machine is all that difficult but I have never swung a GTI.:garrett:
 
You will be able to size a target now.
You will be able to get deep targets in the true all metal mode.
You now have a detector with more programs, notching capabilities and the ability to manually ground balance it.
You now have a detectore that can be utilized with the "Bloodhound" which gets targets measured in feet, not inches.

Learning curve? Should be short if you already know how to operate the ACE well. Good luck......you got a great detector. :thumbup:
 
Took it for a test outing for an hour in the old girlscout camp and found 3 wheaties and a nickel. I really like this unit so far. Very easy to swing and love the imaging. So far so good. :)
 
$500 is a great deal. Id like to try one for that money! I'm willing to bet you find some deeper targets. Overall the detector will be smoother with a more "deluxe" feel, where the ACE is kinda rough and merely capable. Those who never progress beyond the ACE dont enjoy this sensation.
 
I never thought I would have got it for that. No way I could have had the pleasure of using one if not for this. I find myself cleaning it a bit more than my ace lol. Can't wait to get out and swing some more. I am a reading machine atm tho haha
 
You'll need to swing it slower than the Ace. The imaging takes a bit to get used to as well. It looks simple, but being accurate is important. If you are not properly centred over the target, the the sizing will show a larger size than what it is. It'll be a great asset on US coins.
I prefer the audio of the GTI over the Ace too. I love the 5x10 Scorcher coil as well. Although it can't image, I really like the recovery speed and audio info it gives.
Enjoy!
Mick Evans.
 
You're also going to have to do a factory reset every so often. It's a pain resetting back to the parameters you like, but it goes with the territory. And, you have to be careful when you push the buttons, or they have a tendency to stick down. When they do, and you push another button, chances are it will shut down, and require a reset. The only real complaint I have is, it happens way too often for a $1,000 detector.

Alan Applegate
 
Alan Applegate said:
You're also going to have to do a factory reset every so often. It's a pain resetting back to the parameters you like, but it goes with the territory. And, you have to be careful when you push the buttons, or they have a tendency to stick down. When they do, and you push another button, chances are it will shut down, and require a reset. The only real complaint I have is, it happens way too often for a $1,000 detector.

Alan Applegate
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Someone had a fix for that, as I recall, although I dont know what it was. Having to do it to a $1000 detector in any event does make one think. For a $500 one, what the heck!
 
The 2500 is a different breed and has a bit of a learning curve. You need to scan slow with this one and correct centering of the coil when pinpointing is absolutely critical for accurate readings and imaging. You can't get sloppy with this one like you can with some other detectors. Run your sensitivity at 6 to 7 and you'll probably have better luck. Set your threshold to a faint hum so you'll know it's always working.. The threshold does little more than establish audio for all metal and pinpoint. The 2500 will often ID quarters as cents until you hold pinpoint and jockey the coil around slightly then it will ID as quarter. This is a powerful detector and in all metal may go deeper than you care to dig.. It will take some practice to become accustomed to. Good luck.

Bill
 
Thanks I am still watching videos and reading. I did notice I was able to control the detector and pinpoint better with the 9.5 coil when I moved to the 12.5 it threw me off as far as pinpointing. I guess I am moving a bit to fast. Just so much fun trying a new toy out!! I cant wait to get out to the camp and get detecting.

Thanks for all the input I appreciate it. I will keep ya all informed on how it goes :)
 
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I've been using my 2500 for about a month. Having to reset it as often as I do (once an hour or so of use?), has become a bit irritating. If there's a fix for it, I can't find it on line, and it appears Garrett doesn't have one either.

I live in Roswell, New Mexico, and the mineralization about these parts is a bit frustrating. When in all-metal mode, you have to rebalance (Fast track) way too often, the use of auto track notwithstanding. Trying to use manual balance is even more frustrating.

I agree with the Targeting ID scenario. Most of the time while swinging, clad pennies are ID'd three or four notches below the penny mark on the scale. If you play with the Pinpointer, it will eventually ID correctly. Oddly enough, my Ace 250 doesn't do this.

I also agree with the depth issue. Where I can, I dig down to the level indicated in the all metal mode. It's mostly trash, but you can't always be sure.

Just follow the slow moment suggestion, and you'll find stuff you missed previously.

Alan Applegate
 
What does it do to make you reset it all the time? You never explained this. I might reset mine once a year just for the heck of it. I dont mind the sticking buttons. Been using mine for 10 years now and is just part of the quirks of the machine. In really hot ground manual ground balance will give better performance.
 
I'd like to give you a direct answer to your question, but the fact is, I don't know. Yesterday, I was out for about 4 hours, using the 9.5 inch coil, and didn't have any issues at all. The day before, using the 12.5 inch coil over the exact same plot, I had to reset the 2500, three times.

Sometimes it just gives you a loud pop, and off the unit goes. This can happen when you're swinging, but most often occurs when you're trying to pinpoint. I can force it to happen by purposely sticking the all-metal mode button down, and then hitting the pinpointer.

Another oddity is the fact it occurs much more often when using the 12.5 inch coil, and when in the all-metal mode.

The sticking button problem shouldn't be there period, much less in a $1,000 detector.

Lastly, the miss ID problem can be corrected by resetting the detector. If you ignore the miss ID problem (by not resetting), fairly soon you'll hear the pop, and off it goes.

Yes, I've been in contact with Garrett. They have been very helpful, but the problems persist.

Alan Applegate
 
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