FAQ & safety
Straight answers about ratings, gear, the law and staying safe.
What does “tested kg per face” mean?
We hang each magnet face-down on a 10 mm mild steel plate and pull straight up with a calibrated crane scale. The figure we print is the average of five pulls for one face only. Many sellers add both faces together (“combined”) or quote theoretical lab numbers.
Why does my magnet lift less on real finds?
Pull drops fast with rust, paint, mud, thin or curved metal and side-on pulls. A thin layer of mud can halve it. Choose a magnet rated 2 to 4 times what you expect to lift.
Single-sided, double-sided or 360°?
Single-sided suits dropping straight down off a bridge or wharf. Double-sided suits throwing and dragging. 360° grabs from the sides too, which helps along walls and in weed.
Is magnet fishing legal in New Zealand?
There is no national ban, but follow council bylaws, get permission on private land, respect wāhi tapu, and stay away from ports, marinas and infrastructure. Check with your local council and harbourmaster.
What should I do with what I find?
Take rubbish home and recycle scrap. Hand possible stolen property (bikes, phones, safes) to Police. Report anything historic to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
How do I store my magnet safely?
Keep it in its case, away from phones, cards, pacemakers and electronics. Never let two magnets snap together. Rinse in fresh water, dry it, and re-apply threadlocker to the eyebolt.
Do you ship to Australia?
Australian shipping is planned. Register your interest on our contact page.
When can I buy?
This site is a demo preview while we finalise manufacturing and batch testing. Contact us to be first in line.
Safety first
- Suspected ordnance: don’t touch it. Move away and call 111.
- Wear gloves. Finds are sharp and rusty, so keep your tetanus shot up to date.
- Never wrap rope around your hands. Keep firm footing on wet wharves.
- Strong magnets can pinch and crush. Keep them away from children, pacemakers and electronics.
- Avoid fast water. Go with a mate and tell someone where you’re going.
