Goldscan 5c VS Goldquest ss V3

[SWMO Mark]

Which detector would be the deepest the Goldscan 5c or the Goldquest ssV3 on a 56 cal. CW bullet. In med. to heavy mineralized ground, with no disc. Also how would the depth of either machine compare to the Whites TDI?

 

[Reg]

Hi Mark,

The GS 5 and TDI should go the deepest and should be quite close in depth capabilities. The GQ V3 should come in 3rd simply because it is a low powered PI.

When you look at the technical details, the GS 5 and TDI operate at somewhere between 8 and 10 times the current of the GQ which will make a difference in depth capability.

Keep in mind the GQ V3 does not have any form of ground balance and relies on the use of a DD coil and the dual filter to minimize bad ground signals. So, without the DD coil it might be difficult to operate the GQ in dry land soils.

Now, with all of that said, the GQ will come close to the other two detectors in depth under the right conditions. My guess the depth difference might be less than an inch to 2 inches or so, depending upon conditions. It is really hard to say and be exact.

I am basing my opinion on the fact I have a modified GQ which is basically a V3 clonel and I have a GS 5 also modified. Furthermore, I have one of the early TDI's.

As for a difference between the GS 5 and the TDI on the target you mentioned, I wouldn't expect there would be much difference. On small gold, I would give an edge to the GS 5 but not by much.

Now, if you had said what difference one might expect on a silver object, I would have said the difference could be more. Remember, the GQ is specifically designed to find small gold and the short pulse is not the best to use on high conductors such as silver and copper.


Reg

 

[Detectorguru]

Mark,
You need a ground balance in bad soil or you will get ground effect when lowering the coil. Tried the Goldquest at Brandy Station and it would not work. . The Goldscan 5 is what the TDI was modeled after. I was involved with this project. Best regards.