We had some mild weather last week so I tackled the project of replacing my HVAC. The furnace was shot and I didn’t want to go through another winter with a hole in the heat exchanger. While working in the attic I came across the first metal detector I ever bought. Forgot that I had kept it. Circa 1979…Treasure Sensor 1000. I was about 11 and had been saving my money. We had a department store called Edisons within walking distance. When I had enough saved I made a bee line to get this thing. What a disappointment! This machine was such a POS but it was really good to see it after all these years.
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It works ok. But being a tech, I tried to improve it. Quite unstable. Hard to keep from drifting off. So I replaced the control with a 10 turn variable resistance, now easily set .
Wow! I sure remember that horrible drifting. I’m going to try your mod!
Hello James, Any chance you have the manfacturer and part number for the 10 turn?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Best regards,
Joe
Hi, I started detecting with a Brinkmann Treasure Sensor 1000 back in 1977. Would you sell it? Past auction show them going for as much as $13 not including shipping. Would you take $35 which would include shipping? Please contact me at Dave.Muse@Valero.com
Can you teach me how to replace the batteries in it because I have one in my closet that is still in great condition and it has the origional yellow on it but it is not for sale.
Remove the two Phillips screws on the front then separate the housing. That will give you access to the battery.