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 Jul 25 2017, 07:28 PM
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Shovel Buster!  Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 17 From: Ken Caryl Member No.: 132,619  |
Hello all,
Need a little input. I'm building my first dredge. I have a 10hp 3" trash pump, A52 sluice, 2 inflatable pontoons from a large one man fishing pontoon, I'm building a frame, I have a suction nozzle and hoses. help I need: What do I use or where do I get the flare, dampener flap, and do I need a jet nozzle on the flare since I have a suction nozzle already? What else am I missing... -------------------- James
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Jul 26 2017, 05:29 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 17 From: Ken Caryl Member No.: 132,619 |
I was reading that the flap setup provided a little better recovery than the grizzly box/header setup. I'm guessing the only difference is the water flow and classifier difference. Would you find this to be true or not so much since our gold is finer around here?
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jimmyrig Advice, building my first dredge Jul 25 2017, 07:28 PM
jimmyrig After doing a bit more research (great guide http:... Jul 25 2017, 09:34 PM CP Hey Jimmyrig,
I'd stick with the suction nozz... Jul 25 2017, 10:45 PM CP found the link snafu and fixed it....now it works Jul 25 2017, 10:49 PM EMac Keep going; good discussion. Trommels have been on... Jul 26 2017, 08:35 AM
jimmyrig QUOTE (EMac @ Jul 26 2017, 09:35 AM)
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