So disappointed;( Help me!!

[Dylan]

I went and got my Bros Metal detector and was so Excited to try it out! Well Needless to say it didn't work..It isn't the best it is a Treasure Hunter Voyager..The problem is it won't detect anything it has different modes but it just won't work..It will go like a high pitch but won't like make a sound over the coins that i layed on the ground. But it did a little bit like light up as Ferrous or Non Ferrous! so I don't know my dad took it apart and put W-d 40
on the switches but it didn't make a difference i really want to just get out and find some and then for my B-day i will get an expensive one but Please any Help will be Very Very Very much appriciated THANK YOU!!!

[Arkwater]

Sorry to hear about you detector. Is there a detector shop near by where you could have someone look at it?

[Dylan]

No Ark water just Cabelas in Michigan it sucks i know they aren't the best detectors but i just want it to work
well thanks for the info

[Arkwater]

Don't give up yet. Are there any detector clubs in your area? I would ask for help. Might even try the local radio shack, likely they will know someone who would be willing to help.

[Dylan]

Yea but i don't really wanna mess with this detector it isn't going to be the best anyways but could u keep an eye out for me for some detectors that my Parents could buy between 100-300 and lower price range..I would really appreciate it.. Thanks so much Arkwater

[Arkwater]

Lots of choices in that price range. Read some of the posts here about first detectors & take a look at the sponsors page. We have some great ones & they all have websites you can order from. A lot of people like the Garrett Ace 250 ($200). Its a real good machine!

[FinalLastDays]

Dylan, Did you place some fresh alkaline batteries in the machine? The reason I ask is because my friend had a very old machine that his dad had purchased ages ago and was sitting in a closet all these years. The batteries were never removed from the machine and suprisingly never did corrode. The machine would still turn on with these age-old batteries, and would still make "noise". However my friend was unable to find anything with the machine. I told him to place some new fresh batteries in the detector and when he did, it worked a lot better. He was able to find a few coins with it, but eventually purchased a Garrett Ace250 metal detector which he loves. If you are planning to purchase a new detector in the $100 - $300 range, I would suggest you buy an Ace250. They sell for $212.00 and are one excellent piece of equipment. Many people call it a "coin magnet". It was the first metal detector I purchased and I am never planning on getting rid of it. It is super-easy to use and I am sure you will find tons of coins and other interesting objects as well.

Good luck with the detector you have right now. I sure do hope you are able to get it working soon!

[bbqcook]

Dylan, I think you would like the Garrett Ace 250. Light weight and easy to use.

[Dylan]

Thanks guys i and i did put new fresh batteries in mine but i am done with that detector it won't be the best anyways i think i will think on getting and Garret Ace250 I don't know when but hopefully if my mom and dad have some money or if we find a used one but thanks alot guys!!!!

[bbqcook]

Does the coil have a cover on it? If so try taking it off. You said it is making a high pitch, if you are around high power lines, they might make it go off. Also to high of Sens could make it unstable. I am just thinking out loud, trying to help.

Earl