Wet vs dry soil conditions

[bbhofcollector]

Can anyone testify to the loss of performance when detecting in dry vs wet soil conditions? My observation is that I probably loose 20% in depth if not more when the ground is dry. What do you think?

 

[BH_Landstar_]

I'd go with that, and also, coins that are on edge are not seen too, the wetter ground helps to find them on edge coins with ease.

 

[tjhoosier]

I'm not sure of the percentage, but it's a fact that we soil conducts better than dry. It's one of the laws of nature.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

I would say that might be a correct statement. Coins always seem to lock on better too in moist ground.

 

[TURNMASTER]

I think trashy ground is worse when wet. To much conductivity.

Jeff

 

[hotrod53]

My experience has always been wet soil is better, it appears to improve the conductivity making the targets stronger. Turnmaster may have a point though, the trash will conduct better too. I don't think that I would describe it as a "loss of depth" but rather when wet an "increase in depth", kinda the half full/half empty thing. I think that it all goes back to comfort and experience with your particular machine, an experienced guy with an average machine will probably do better than an inexperienced guy with a good machine.

I have days when targets seem easy to find, other days you really have to work for good targets. I like to have one good find to start the day just to get a feel for the target reaction sound, that sets the tempo.

 

[nuggethunter13]

Thanks for this topic. I have been working a gravel parking lot for a while now which is partially in the shade so that ground stays moist much longer. I get to that edge between the wet and dry ground and I immediately get deeper targets in the moist ground . I thought it was my imagination. Now I know. I am going to redo the entire lot once the rain hits. Sweet!!!! It will be like and entire new lot after the rain hits. Keep up the good topics. Thanks all!!