Poor boys non-motorized dredge pump idea, Think it will work? |
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 Jul 12 2010, 12:13 PM
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 Shovel Buster!  Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Longmont, Colorado Member No.: 7,248  |
Poor boys non-motorized dredge pump.
The theory of operation of this unit is that you place the bucket in a strong, fast moving river to capture the current. Moor the bucket to a boulder or tree so that it doesn't get carried off. Water current flowing through the y-adapter creates a venturi effect that produces suction for the dredge. Do you think it would work or is this idea all wet? [attachment=4403:bucket_pump.jpg] I might try building one this winter and test it next spring if it's even plausible that this might work. I'm hoping that someone with experience with this sort of thing will comment. Boogie -------------------- peto metallum honestus
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Boogie Poor boys non-motorized dredge pump idea Jul 12 2010, 12:13 PM
swizz To create a stream induced venturi effect with eno... Jul 12 2010, 01:14 PM Ryan If this guy can do it, you can. I like the bigger... Jul 12 2010, 02:42 PM
swizz QUOTE (Ryan @ Jul 12 2010, 03:42 PM) If t... Jul 12 2010, 03:19 PM Boogie Thanks guys!
I believe the gravity dredge in... Jul 12 2010, 06:49 PM Mrs.CP Looks like someone likes to draw........ Boogie. ... Jul 13 2010, 06:38 AM  |
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