Playground - pea gravel

OZ_IL · Jan 19, 2006

Researched some neighborhood playgrounds on-line. One listed three volleyball courts and two playgrounds! Drive over there to see that the volleyball courts are indoors and the playgrounds have pea gravel(on-line pics show wood chips but could be a stock photo). Anyone detect in pea gravel playgrounds? Coil cover would be a must I assume.

bobm31 · Jan 19, 2006

I found a sterling silver child's ring in pea gravel.

Just sweep with your coil about 1" above ground to protect your coil. I don't have a coil cover; however, I have ordered one and it is in transit to me. :lol:

I prefer wood chips or sand...I really like sand, just have to sort of move it around with your toe to find coins. 8)

Cfmct · Jan 19, 2006

Watch your toes Bob... I found a hypodermic needle on the beach in my scoop 2 weeks ago.. Glass would be another problem... Congrats on the ring

beking · Jan 19, 2006

we have a lot of pea gravel play areas here and had pretty good luck. It's not to bad - we just use our hand held water/beach scoops. Pea gravel filters thru, not like sand, but you do build up some strong forearms. Just like sifting flour.

I do prefer the woodchips. 8)

WThesing · Jan 20, 2006

The vast majority of seashore homes in New Jersey have pea gravel instead of lawns. When I received my 1st MD, I had a blast while on vacation detecting dry sand and pea gravel areas. I detect the property of the house we rent every year, and have always come up with good stuff. Last summer was the 1st time using my Explorer, and I was finding the silver below the pea gravel. Most people will give you permission, as there is no lawn issue.

OZ_IL · Jan 20, 2006

Thanks for the replies. I'll post after I detect the place. 3 - 5'' of white stuff forecast tonight :mad:

bobm31 · Jan 20, 2006

Cfmct-PI said:
Watch your toes Bob... I found a hypodermic needle on the beach in my scoop 2 weeks ago.. Glass would be another problem... Congrats on the ring

I do have shoes on :roll:

Krom · Jan 20, 2006

Watch out for what you dig also... an' gloves might not always help.

OkieDigger · Jan 20, 2006

I found one of those Krom. Sometimes I wear gloves, sometimes I don't. Either way, I try to be careful.

Krom · Jan 20, 2006

Fortunately, on both of these "bleeders", I wasn't diggin' up the business end.

TerryEastTexas · Jan 21, 2006

The danger is always there and I don't think you can keep away from the possiblily of getting a cut. You just have to be careful. My worst contact so far has been bringing a condom out of a shallow hole. :shock:

Now that was sick.

Krom · Jan 21, 2006

Like Forrest Gump says:
"Digging condoms while metal-detecting is like a box of chocolates. You jus' never know what your gonna catch!" :lol:

(Disc them out, Terry, right away!)

OkieDigger · Jan 21, 2006

hoser · Jan 21, 2006

I have done some pea gravel lots, and I like the wood chips and sand the best. The pea gravel seems to do a lot of damage to some softer metals, and it can really be damaging to silver if it has been ground in for a while.

Good one Joe :lol:

TerryEastTexas · Jan 21, 2006

What can I say to that Krom. You left me speechless and that's hard to do. :lol:

Krom · Jan 21, 2006

Hey! What else can I say? That's one scarey find, guys.
Personally, I've never used one... an' I hope my 27 kids don't either! :lol:

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