Lowest numbers that found gold

[eriks]

While we're learning this machine it might be helpful if people chimed in on their lowest gold numbers. I read a signet was pulled at a 9 and that made pay more attention to those lower tdi's.

What are your gold numbers and where?

10k thin ring in dry sand: 12 Solid

14k with rose in dry sand: 16 Solid

 

[Bryan V]

While testing gold rings at home I had some 14k wedding bands read 7-9 and one band read 6..
I’m sure there are some that read even lower..

Bryan

 

[Uechi]

As you know numbers depend on size and shape of object. And conductivity which varies with percentage of Gold and remaining metal composition.

 

[Greg (E.Tn)]

n/t

 

[calabash digger]

ok this is off topic but those buttons that I dug with it ranged from 4 to 20s. Those old flat vary in makeup wildly.

 

[eriks]

You guys are right, much lower on smaller items. Just re-watched a video where the machine read 1 at the beach on a small gold chain.

 

[calabash digger]

I have been wondering about those 1 s dug a few and it was foil. I thought I saw it flash up a one on a very deep target in my test garden but will have to confirm that later.....

 

[Mountain Mike]

This video might be helpful. https://youtu.be/YxFT1S3U9Uk

 

[Jason in Enid]

there is no "low end" of the scale for gold readings. It will read all the way 1 and possibly lower into the iron range. it depends on karat makeup, size, shape, mass, surface area, nearby targets and ground minerals.

 

[eriks]

Great video and I clearly have to dig more low signals at the beach.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Great video and I clearly have to dig more low signals at the beach.

When you're hunting a beach you dig EVERYTHING that doesnt read as iron or else you are missing gold

 

[dewcon4414]

Well thats sort of true Jason. Most gold seems to hit from 1 to 23 on this machine so the upper digits if making a pattern could be disc if you are just looking for gold. Chains are coming in at 1-2. Most of the gold ive tested is 4 to 23 and i tested a lot. got a 14K gold toe ring yesterday.... 4... same as most of the foil i was digging. Pretty good range from 0 on this machine with gum and small foil coming in at 4.... i like it. On this machine angle seems to make a big difference too. By the way ... that toe ring i could not quite 6" with the EQ running in beach 1 sensitivity at 21.... 2 to 2 1/2 with the CTX

 

[Cutaplug]

Most gold seems to hit from 1 to 23 on this machine so the upper digits if making a pattern could be disc if you are just looking for gold.

Ditto... I would leave 1-23 in and discriminate out everything else. Remember if you want gold focus on gold and don't waste your time digging high tones. Went to a beach that has been pounded hard and got a bunch of tiny jewelry (silver and gold) that others have missed. Found these during one visit and most read in the 1-2 range. The etrac wouldn't even peep on that gold earring with pearl and diamonds.

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Just a suggestion, I believe it would be far more beneficial to post in the ground numbers vs air testing numbers, as we all know things change in the wild.

I dug an 18K ring that locked in at a solid 14.

 

[eriks]

2" diameter gold hoop earring, 4-7 in wet sand and about 4" down

18k Ring woman's ring came in at 9-12

Digging a lot of minuscule brass and copper