Title: magnets Post by: Bling (mark) on March 25, 2013, 06:25:32 PM Hi all I've been sitting here over a month already recovering from a wrist op with no detecting.I've been thinking I wouldn't mind trying something different like recovering items from local rivers and pools using a magnet anyone got any idea's on what strength magnet i would need. Also any other info on subject cheers.
Title: Re: magnets Post by: Val Beechey on March 26, 2013, 03:59:38 PM Do a search for 'magnets' Mark. This subject has been discussed a few times. ;)
Val Title: Re: magnets Post by: galoshers on March 26, 2013, 10:30:47 PM sorry to be a killjoy but its a waste of time ,1000s have tried over the last 30 odd years and its futile.
pools and river have tons of organic rubbish buildup on the bottom. and sediment gets washed in when it rains. we tried 1 single and a dozen in line . plus they lose some of their magnetism under water. |