Minelab, the world leader in providing metal detecting technologies for consumer, humanitarian demining and military needs, today announced the official release of its newest accessory, the PRO-ALLOY Gold Purity Tester. The state-of-the-art, portable instrument gives an instant and accurate gold karat reading to help detectorists determine the purity of gold and platinum rings, watches, chains and more.
Gone are the days of dangerous and damaging acids, scraping away finds, and relying on jewelers and pawn shops to determine a discovery’s value. Detectorists can now test the value of their gold and platinum jewelry finds from an easy‑to‑read scale while on the go. Users simply place their find on the grounding plate of the device and touch the object with the attached test probe for an instant gold purity reading.
“With treasure hoards and discoveries like the multi-billion dollar holy grail of shipwrecks recently found off the coast of Colombia, detecting continues to attract more treasure hunters every day,” said Gary Schafer, General Manager of Worldwide Consumer Electronics for Minelab Electronics. “The PRO-ALLOY combined with our world-class detectors enables anyone to find fortune and to figure out the worth of their treasure.”
The rugged, lightweight and compact battery-powered handheld device can be purchased online, from Minelab (USA Only) or through your local dealer and includes a test probe set, one double-A battery, a protective meter cover and a soft carry case.
To learn more about PRO-ALLOY and Minelab’s other offerings, visit www.minelab.com.
