Metal Detector Garrett Ace 250 (reviews)

Metal detector Garrett Ace 250 reviews of owners are praised for ease and great functionality. The manufacturer heeded the wishes of customers who wanted to have a simple, practical device at an attractive price of $ 250. This device will seriously compete with cheap electronics, masked for metal detectors. As it was possible, it remains a mystery, but it has the capabilities of top-end models.

Garrett Ace 250: model overview

This is an interesting, ergonomic device that is an S-shaped handle, consisting of three parts with an armrest at one end, a 6.5 x 9-inch elliptical coil on the other side, and a control unit at the top. The controls are located within reach of the thumb for quick adjustment and fine tuning in the field. In the case there is an external speaker, and there is also a headphone jack. The top is easily removed to replace four AA batteries. The coil is waterproof and removable, which allows the use of turns of different sizes.

The control unit and armrests are yellow, which contrasts with the black coil and barbell. Soft grip handle and armrest are comfortable. The control unit looks simple, the LCD screen is large, there are three conventional buttons and three switches. Although this is indeed the case, with closer acquaintance it becomes obvious that it took some engineering ingenuity to accommodate such a large functionality in such an easy-to-use format.

Among the features that feature the Garrett Ace 250 Pro metal detector, the reviews highlight 12-section adjustable discrimination for garbage collection, 8 levels of sensitivity, the precise location of any fixed Pinpoint metal object, the ability to determine the depth of coin to 8 inches. There is a visual (on the LCD screen) and a three-tone alert, 5 preset customizable search modes (metal, jewelry, user mode, coins and relics). The device's weight is only 1.2 kg, its length varies from 42 to 51 inches, and the frequency is 7.2 kHz.

In addition, you can purchase accessories for the Garrett Ace 250. Instructions for the device contains information on the assembly of a metal detector, describes the controls and characteristics of the device, and provides recommendations for troubleshooting.

LCD screen

Screen size Garrett Ace 250 customer reviews are said to be sufficient. It is marked with red inscriptions, and the readings are indicated by black cursors. In the left part there is a list of available modes, in the center there is a pointer of the sensitivity level, and on the right is the depth information. This is fine, since users do not remember another detector at such a price, which would have a depth indicator at all. The battery indicator is located between the last two displays. Slightly above the sensitivity level is a series of indicators that mark 12 different variants of discrimination. Above them is a cursor that appears when the detected object is identified, indicating its type: from iron to silver coin.

The depth readings on the right side of the screen are calculated during the search, and not after using Pinpoint. Here it is worth making a few comments. Although it is convenient to know the depth even before the exact location of the object, it should be borne in mind that on a metal detector of any brand with such an indication capability and target ID will be much more accurate if the center of the coil passes through the center of the target. Otherwise, the external part of the detector can not receive a full signal, and this leads to an error (the information will not be enough to ensure that the measurement result is reliable). Therefore, once a research object is found, it is a good idea to determine its exact location and then run the "center over the center" for a more accurate depth measurement and target ID. Keep the height of the coil 2.5 cm above the ground to avoid overloading the surface signals.

While measuring the depth with Garrett Ace 250 Rus, it is recommended to remember that the step of the readings is 5 cm. Therefore, if you dig out a coin with a depth of 10 cm, it appears that it was 6-7 cm Under the surface, then this will still be true. The reason is the approximation. The 2-inch level is any depth up to this value. 4 inches - from two to four, and so on up to 8, although in the latter case distances greater than an eight-inch mark will be included here.

Control buttons

At the bottom of the screen there are 6 control buttons. The top 3 are for setting the mode, sensitivity and discrimination. They can either increase the current value or decrease it by pressing the left or right part. The lower keys are used to enable (PWR), discriminate (ELIM) and accurately determine the location of the object while holding it down.

Modes

When you press the mode button on the left side of the screen, the current selection will be indicated. All 5 options are pre-installed in the factory, but can be adjusted according to the user's preferences. Such opportunities are offered only by the best metal detectors - the owner has a choice of different modes, and there is an opportunity to save your favorite settings in the user. When you install All-Metal discrimination is not used, all metals are found. The device is very sensitive to tiny objects, so gold prospectors and beach hunters will want to work with this installation.

In the mode of jewelry, the first two segments are not used, which discriminate signals from small pieces of iron and thin foil. Again, depending on the conditions of the hunt, including the amount of debris, beach hunters, this setup will come in handy to find rings, bracelets and other jewelry.

User mode allows you to save your settings. When you first turn on, the "Coins" setting works, but you can modify it. Any changes in discrimination in other modes will be lost when the detector is turned off.

The installation of "Relics", as a rule, filters signals from small iron debris, but keeps from lead or brass objects.

The "Coins" mode in Garrett Ace 250 owner reviews are recommended to use in contaminated parks or other places where garbage can confuse the device. This eliminates the signals from the foil and iron nails, but retains the nickel range, also by filtering the tabs from the aluminum cans. In this mode, the cursors opposite the nickel coins, as well as the other six settings for most coins, will be darkened on the discrimination scale, and the materials that remain undetected will not be marked.

Sensitivity

The left and right parts of the button adjust the sensitivity level of the device. Experienced search engines know that this parameter is a double-edged sword. It can be both friend and enemy. All metal detectors should operate at the maximum sensitivity level that ensures the best performance of the device. Too high a level can damage the performance of the device. The balance of the ground on this detector is set at the factory. Driving a coil above the ground, you should raise the sensitivity until false signals appear, and then reduce it to the point where the device stabilizes. This will provide the best depth in the existing conditions, which depend on the level of soil mineralization and the amount of debris. Many modern search engines try to apply the maximum settings and are often disappointed. Metal detector Garrett Ace 250 Rus reviews of owners called a very sensitive detector, in which the installation for eight divisions does not necessarily give the best depth. The user will be impressed by the excellent performance at 75 or even 50% of the maximum.

Discrimination

The DISCRIM button works in conjunction with the ELIM below it. The first one is used to scan 12 settings at the top of the screen. Subsequent pressing of ELIM will toggle the cursor state, disabling or enabling the selected mode. Thus, the hunter can change the discrimination parameters according to the current situation. As in other metal detectors, it should be remembered that eliminating signals from unnecessary targets can lead to a lack of response to the desired objects. For example, a gold ring may have the same conductivity as a tongue from an aluminum can, so disabling this setting will cause the detector to fail on both objects. Nevertheless, the 12-segment discrimination range Garrett Ace 250 Pro reviews the owners praise for the possibility of fine-tuning the exceptions.

PWR and Pinpoint

The PWR power button turns the detector on and off. Pinpoint Pinpoint should be pressed and held when the center of the coil is above the object to determine its exact location. With increasing sound strength, the upper row of darkened cursors increases with the signal growth. You can also determine the size of the object by releasing the Pinpoint button and repeatedly pressing it when the center of the detector approaches the center of the target. Users who used this method argue that the desired object is located just before the mark in the center of the coil under the upper part of the inner loop.

In addition, you can get the exact location by moving the detector from side to side above the object, and then aiming the top of the coil to the target until the signal strength begins to increase. The metal object will be just below the nose of the inner loop. For deeper purposes, the tone of an installation for the detection of any metal was often not as strong as the motion with discrimination. Perhaps this is due to the fact that in the latter mode the sound amplifies to make the signals audible and not to miss them during the search.

Garrett Ace 250: Description of the device

Despite its lightness and cheapness, this metal detector is not a toy. The user's comments indicate the stable operation of the detector on the beach with a reduced sensitivity to account for wet and salty sand. Open coil design makes it easier to search in shallow water. Dry sandy soils allow to catch coins from copper and nickel at a depth of up to 20 cm, which is a good indicator, since gold has the same conductivity. Users found even very tiny and thin pieces of metal at a strong signal level.

To determine the exact location of an object using an elliptical coil, you first need to get used to it a little. When you enter this mode, a weak threshold is heard. Then, as you approach the object, the volume of the sound increases, which is also displayed on the display screen.

Work on the Garrett Ace playgrounds 250 reviews users, despite the large size of the coil, evaluate positively. The detector copes with its task even in close proximity to metal structures. Using the detection modes of metal and jewelry, you can find very small fragments of lost jewelry. Pieces of metal the size of a tear give a steady signal.

When the detection of jewelry begins to take a long time, distracting the tabs from the beer cans, two presses on the Mode set the mode of finding coins, and extraneous signals disappear. Users praise this button for being able to quickly jump to the desired discrimination settings. It's also easy to understand that a good signal in both directions means treasure, and its absence in the other direction means garbage. The detector is quickly restored, and this means a good discrimination of objects. Users talk about the need to purchase a good set of headphones, since there is no volume control in the supplied headset.

In areas with a low content of debris, the detector can be started in the search mode of any metal, listen to the sound signals and observe the identification of the target. Sensitivity Garrett Ace 250 user reviews are simply called amazing. No tiny and thin piece of metal escapes from the sensitive device. Undoubtedly, this will be good news for treasure hunters. In all modes, the detector confidently finds coins at a depth of 15-18 cm with a sensitivity level set to only 50-75%.

Summary

Detector Ggarrett Ace 250 reviews of owners are praised for the fact that it works even better than the more expensive models. In addition, it is an excellent device for beginners, since they receive previously expensive functions for little money. After all, how many novice users were disappointed in the devices, unable to find the hatch cover at a depth of 15 cm?

Does this mean that more expensive metal detectors will now be unclaimed? Of course not. Nevertheless, the Ace 250 makes many of their elite functions available, the device is very light, they can be used for hours and take with them on travel. It's easy to learn and it's nice to work with.

Previously, one could not even imagine that an accessible detector would have such functions as precise location, signal discrimination, mode selection, visual and audio identification, depth determination. In any case Garrett Ace 250 is worth it to be tested in practice.