Schonstedt GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator
The Schonstedt GA-52Cx finds iron and steel and ignores aluminum, brass and copper.
$1,236 $1,301
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Schonstedt GA-52Cx price and what's in the box
The Schonstedt GA-52Cx magnetic locator finds buried iron and steel, from survey markers and valve boxes to well casings 18 feet down. Its tone climbs as you get close, and it ignores metals like brass and copper, so you dig for the right thing.
Our price
$1,236 $1,301
Our price for the Schonstedt GA-52Cx is $1,236 (list $1,301). It runs on two 9-volt batteries and comes with Schonstedt's 7-year warranty.
In the box
- GA-52Cx magnetic locator
- Warranty registration card
Your written quote confirms exactly what's included.
How to find buried iron with the GA-52Cx
Sweep with the tone
Set sensitivity to 2, the normal range, and the volume to a comfortable hum. Take off your wristwatch, since the upper sensor sits by your hand, then sweep side to side as you walk. The pitch climbs as you close in on iron.
Pinpoint it before you dig
Hold the locator upright and trace a slow X over the loudest spot. The peak sits right over an upright target, or over each end of one lying flat. If several signals crowd in, lift the tip or turn sensitivity down: small junk like a rusty bolt fades out first.
What the GA-52Cx finds: iron and steel only
- Survey markers iron property and corner markers to 9 ft, and a PK nail at 12 in.
- Valves and curb boxes iron valves and curb boxes to 10 ft, and the valve boxes over them.
- Manhole covers to 10 ft, and you can trace the edges of shallow ones.
- Well casings to 18 ft.
- Cast iron pipe 4 in. pipe joints to 10 ft.
GA-52Cx specs
| Sensors | two HeliFlux sensors, 20 in. apart |
|---|---|
| Controls | on/off with 5 sensitivity levels, volume, headphone jack |
| Power line warning | a burbling tone near a live power line |
| Batteries | two 9 V |
| Battery life | about 40 hours of intermittent use |
| Weight | about 2.5 lb |
| Length | 42 5/16 in., with the lower 34 1/2 in. waterproof |
| Operating temperature | -13 °F to 140 °F |
| Warranty | 7 years (1 year for military and EOD use) |
GA-52Cx batteries and warranty
Most problems start with the batteries: a nonstop squeal means they're weak, and cutting in and out means dirty contacts. Change both 9-volt batteries together. For anything more, call us first, especially while it's under warranty, and we'll help you sort it out.
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How much does a Schonstedt GA-52Cx cost?
Our price is $1,236, and the list price is $1,301. Request a quote for your crew and we'll respond in writing.
Can the GA-52Cx find gold?
No. The GA-52Cx finds only iron and steel, and it doesn't react to gold, silver, copper, brass or aluminum.
What is the HeliFlux sensor?
It's Schonstedt's patented magnetic field sensor. The GA-52Cx has two, about 20 inches apart, and the tone changes when buried iron makes the field at one differ from the other.
Get a quote on the Schonstedt GA-52Cx
Call 937-657-2735 or request a quote, and we'll get back to you with price and availability.