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Search magnet - what is it and why do you need it?
A search magnet is a neodymium magnet with a strong attraction. The design feature is the presence of a eyebolt. Such a bolt allows you to install a search magnet on a rope, cable, or pole.
Search magnets are used to raise metal objects from the bottom of reservoirs. You can make money on it, for example, by handing over what you find to a scrap metal collection point.
What are search magnets?
There are two main types of search magnets - one-sided and two-sided. As it is clear from the name, one-sided attracts metal from one side and has one eyebolt. A typical scenario of use is to move across the pond in a boat and lower the magnet to the bottom. Such a magnet is less convenient for casting from the shore.
The double-sided one works effectively in both directions and has two eyebolts for more universal use.
The characteristics of magnets are more complicated, but there is a marking that simplifies the choice of a magnet and the understanding of its features. Usually it is a set of symbols, for example "F500x2", where F is the force, 500 is the weight in kg., which is able to hold the magnet in the conditions of full contact with a metal object, and "x2" is the designation of a double-sided magnet.
Here here you can pick up powerful search magnets at a good price/quality ratio. One-sided and double-sided magnets of a wide range of characteristics can be found in the catalog.
So, what can be caught on a search magnet?
It is known that a magnet can attract only what is magnetized.
That is, the target metals for searches are ferromagnets (typical black scrap - cast iron, iron alloys, etc.) and paramagnets common in everyday life - aluminum or magnesium. Pure diamagnets, such as gold, silver and copper, can be attracted by a magnet only if they are in contact with suitable metals. Sounds real, but this is a rare scenario. Black metals are the most common at the bottom of reservoirs. It is possible to find not scrap, but antique items - these are cast iron teapots, tools.
Summing up
In general, the main way of making money is to search for ferrous metals and turn them into scrap metal. Occasionally you will find a more expensive metal if you are lucky. A separate category of finds is antiques, but due to being in the water, it is very unlikely to find something whole. Good luck in your search!
