An 11" DD coil made for ploughed fields and pasture — our pick for most people starting out properly.
The numbers
Compare this model’s features and operating limits. Detection depth varies with the soil, target and settings.
| Search coil | 11" DD, waterproof, interchangeable |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 18.75 kHz |
| Pinpoint | Yes |
| Screen | Backlit LCD |
| Sensitivity | Adjustable |
| Length | 79–114 cm (31–45") |
| Power | 2 × 9V batteries (not included) |
Part by part
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The 11" Double-D coil you sweep over the ground. It is waterproof, so wet grass, puddles and shallow water are fine — and it can be swapped for a different coil later.
On the Vynor Explore11" DD, waterproof, interchangeable
TipKeep it flat and just above the grass, and don’t lift it at the end of each swing.
The stem sets the length. The coil cable spirals round it up to the control box.
On the Vynor Explore79–114 cm (31–45")
TipKeep the cable snug on the shaft — a loose, swinging cable can cause false beeps.
Shows the mode, sensitivity, a depth reading and the likely type of target.
On the Vynor ExploreBacklit LCD
TipSwitch the backlight on for grey mornings and off on bright days.
Power, DISC up/down to ignore iron and junk, SENS up/down for sensitivity, and PP in the middle to pinpoint.
On the Vynor ExploreYes
TipHold PP and sweep slowly over a signal: the loudest point is under the centre of the coil.
Foam grip just under the control box, so your hand stays comfortable on long mornings.
Takes the weight on your forearm. The strap stops the detector twisting as you sweep.
TipTighten the strap until the detector moves as one with your arm.
A flat foot under the arm cuff, so you can put the detector down without the control box touching wet ground.
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Asked & answered
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No — batteries are not included. The battery type is listed just above the add-to-basket button and in the specifications, and any supermarket sells them.
It depends on your soil, how wet it is, and the size of the object — so we don't print depth promises. See “Where it shines” above for the ground it suits best.
Where we say waterproof, we mean the search coil: wet sand, puddles and shallow water are fine. The control box is not waterproof — keep it dry.
No. It arrives in a few pieces and goes together in minutes with no tools — shaft, coil, control box. The manual shows it step by step.
Not in England, Wales or Scotland — but you always need the landowner's permission, and never on a Scheduled Monument. In Northern Ireland a licence from the Department for Communities is required before searching for archaeological objects. Read our plain-English guide.
Request a return within 30 days of delivery by emailing contact@terravynor.com. We provide a prepaid label. See our Return & Refund Policy for conditions and your statutory cancellation rights.
