Me again w/another dumb question...SORRY

[Monkeys Uncle]

My apologies for asking about something I should know. Kind of gaveup the hobby due to some health issues a cpl yrs ago, but NOW getting interested again due to "Shelter @ Home" scenario.

How does one "deal with" steel (rebar) in sidewalks/curbs??
What settings need to be modified to either discriminate or "tone down" the steel?

Presently, I just have to stay away approx. +/- 12". There has to be a better way.

TIA for all replies, stay healthy and definitely HH!!!

 

[Elmy]

I have a 5 inch coil that I have found silver dimes with that I missed with my ultimate coil in the past along sidewalks...You can get pretty close to the cement with it. The ultimate was as you stated...+/- 12 " away from the walk.

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

I have a 5 inch coil that I have found silver dimes with that I missed with my ultimate coil in the past along sidewalks...You can get pretty close to the cement with it. The ultimate was as you stated...+/- 12 " away from the walk.

I have a 8X6" SEF coil which is lighter but just don't seem to get the depth that I prefer. Will try your advice though. I assume one can try lowering Auto or Manual Sensitivity setting, but that would diminish detection depth as well.

 

[IDXMonster]

Rebar is usually spaced evenly within the steelwork frame that the concrete is poured onto. This takes some practice, but you can figure out the “rhythm” of the rebar and listen for any other high signals that don’t correspond to that rhythm. A small coil helps a lot, turning down the sensitivity helps. Also, sweep parallel with the sidewalk...