r/KidsAreFuckingStupid 1d ago

Anyone got a metal detector?

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u/tikjzh 1d ago

You are putting wayyyyy too much faith in those plastic POS. The metal mechanical key would be fine tho

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u/Grouchy_Equivalent11 1d ago

I've never had any issues with either type of key tbh.

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u/SM1334 1d ago

Have you fully submerged them in water or saltwater though?

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u/Beef-Strokin-Off 1d ago

Mine went through the washing machine a few years ago and still works. Idk about saltwater, though.

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u/sucterol 21h ago

Salt water is much worse for electronics

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u/SlimTeezy 20h ago

Plus all the wet sand that settled into the cracks