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Old 03-31-2009, 09:26 PM
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I'm pretty set on buying a ACE 250, now my next question is, what are the different heads, and what do they do?

Why the different heads, and what do they do?

How is the "stock" head on the ACE 250?
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Old 03-31-2009, 09:43 PM
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To keep it simple. The smaller heads are for areas with a lot of trash. It allows for detection of the good targets that would otherwise be masked by the trash. Larger coils are for areas relatively clear of trash and allow for detection at deeper depth. Also larger coils are good for relic hunting, since they detect at a deeper depth. Hope this helps.
The "stock" coil is a compromise between the two.

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I have the stock coil on mine. Never had any trouble with it.

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Welcome to the forum from Maine.
I think Rich explained your question pretty well.

Good luck and HH!

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Welcome to the forum! Rich did explain things well.

If you really want to get a second head, get a small one first.

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If you really want to get a second head, get a small one first.
I agree.

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