Light, simple and honest: two modes, a clear needle meter and a waterproof coil for parks, gardens and beaches.
The numbers
Compare this model’s features and operating limits. Detection depth varies with the soil, target and settings.
| Search coil | 7.8" (20 cm), waterproof |
|---|---|
| Modes | All-Metal · DISC |
| Display | Analogue needle meter + low-battery light |
| Pinpoint | Yes |
| Frequency | 7.5 kHz |
| Weight (product only) | 0.7 kg |
| Audio | Speaker + headphone socket |
| Power | 2 × 9V batteries (not included) |
Part by part
Tap a number to see what each part does — and how to get the best from it.
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The 7.8" coil is waterproof. The control box is not — keep it dry.
On the Vynor One7.8" (20 cm), waterproof
TipKeep it flat and just above the grass.
Wound round the shaft from the coil to the control box.
An analogue needle: the further it swings, the stronger the signal.
TipSweep back and forth over the spot — a steady, repeatable swing is usually worth digging.
The front knobs switch on and adjust sensitivity, discrimination and volume.
On the Vynor OneAll-Metal · DISC
TipStart with low discrimination to learn the sounds of different finds.
Narrows the signal to the spot right under the coil.
On the Vynor OneYes
Where your hand goes, under the control box.
Takes the weight onto your forearm.
Goes well with
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.