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Can I Dredge This Year????? 150 2
Started by polecat@surewest.net
Hello! I been scoring the web and different mining websites for any info about the California dredge ban. I keep hearing 'YES! In 2019!' But now that it is 2019 I cant find anything. So Where can I go for a accurate account of whats going on I don't need to read a bunch of legal papers for a simple yes or no do I Thanks! Steve
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by WILLIAM HALL  29 Jan 2019 07:13 PM |
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Leveling the Keene 2 Gold Buddy Dredge 53092 12
Started by PaGroundhog
I got to use my dredge for the first time this weekend. I noticed that the dredge leans to the intake hose side. I moved the motor over to help counter balance but still have to put a rock on the front corner for additional weight. I take it that this is normal due to the size of the pontoons. I only wish I had somebody around to tell me if I was running it right. The second day I ran the motor slower and kept cleaning the stones off of the classifier plate. I got away more cons the second day. ...
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by joseph Loyd 12 Sep 2018 10:39 AM |
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Length of Classifier plate 2111 11
Started by PaGroundhog
I saw an article where a guy was going to extend the classifier plate all the way to the end of the dredge sluice. His concern was that rocks rolling down the sluice box would pull the gold out. My Keene 2' dredge has a plate that is angled up. The rocks tend to build up on it so I stop to clean it off. I was thinking of running a solid smooth piece the rest of the way down so rocks would not go across the riffles. What do you think does it matter
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by Thomas Wentling 12 Sep 2018 06:14 AM |
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1.5 Lay flat hose. 2847 6
Started by northpinesgold
We need some 1-1/2' lay flat hose for a pressure hose.
Any recommendations as to a manufacturer of a good product
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Christine
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by KENNETH SWINEFORD 31 Aug 2018 04:39 AM |
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Need some advice. 518 3
Started by northpinesgold
We've got a 3' dredge. We've noticed most discharge hoses from the nozzle to the sluice are around 25 feet or so.
Our discharge hose from the nozzle to the sluice is /- 40 feet. Is this too long We need to run the motor at a fairly high RPM to get enough suction.
The drawback seems to be we're pushing a lot of water through the sluice and are afraid we're blowing out the gold.
Thanks for any comments, good or bad --------------------------
Christine
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by joseph Loyd 28 Aug 2018 03:49 PM |
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For Sale. Gas powered portable 8000lb cable winch 606 0
Started by lnagel
For Sale. Portable gas powered cable winch. Terry Stapp gas powered cable winch (not rope) rated at 8000lbs single line pull. Excellent condition. Was used one season for about two weeks and has been in clean inside storage. With the correct number of blocks and choker cable it is an excellent winch for moving large boulders. I have used up to 6 Warn Blocks at a time, extra cable and choker cable to safely move large builders weighing several tons...
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05 Aug 2018 01:46 PM |
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5 inch Gold Dredge for sale. 711 0
Started by lnagel
5 inch gold dredge. It was in excellent condition when stored several years ago. I used it for one season for about three weeks. It has a quality Keen sluice box and power jet, pontoons with frame, twin Honda G200 motors with two Treasure Emporium water pumps. All the motors ran great just before I stored it at which time I drained the oil and gas, It has been kept inside in clean dry storage Included is an extra separate 5.5 hp GX 160 Honda ...
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05 Aug 2018 01:01 PM |
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3 Replies and 37606 Views
GOLDIT 1 Chaffee County Question 37606 3
Started by Samdw1
I have a two inch dredge unit ( no pontoons, but looking for cheap ones).
I see the GoldIT1 on the Arkansas, is dredging allowed if so, any permits required since it is 'our' claim anyone dredged there before success rate THanks to all just a newbie at this asking questions.
also another question not related to the above. I have an angus mackirk sluice (short plastic scouting model) I am running my 2 inch dredge through it and attached a longer fast angled sluice to the bottom...
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by WALTER EASON 16 May 2018 07:29 AM |
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LDMA Vein MTN May 12-13 1042 0
Started by freddieb
Badly needed get away from the world trip with my boy. Quick overnight trip to LDMA Vein MTN North Carolina. Finally got to run a good test on my new 4 dredge build. It' runs great. Got gold, spent some quality time with my son, and got away from the real world if only for a weekend. Can't wait for the next adventure. Oh there's NO gold at Vein, Green pan is from Saturday runs, blue from quick Sunday run.
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15 May 2018 03:54 PM |
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1 Replies and 2226 Views
Keene A53 for 3 Dredge. 2226 1
Started by northpinesgold
We got a Keene A52 sluice for our 3' dredge. Having only run a Goldwell sluice we have no experience with this new one. We run the Goldwell at /- 5 degrees of slope and it works very well.
My question is, should we run the Keene at the same angle or is there another degree of slope /- that works better
We have a Keene P185 pump with a Honda GX200 motor. We run the motor at about 3/4 throttle and the suction seems to be fine.
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by Samuel Willoughby 14 May 2018 08:54 AM |
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1 Replies and 9778 Views
2 1/2 Keene powerjet set up 9778 1
Started by Cmurugbyman
A bit of a newbie on the dredgeing thing. I just got a Keene 2 1/2 powerjet dredge. I am running it here in Georgia (or will be).
Any recommendations on the inital set up. Angle on Sluice box How much throttle I just need an idea of where to start and then I can go from there....
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by WILLIAM HALL 23 Apr 2018 03:58 PM |
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5 Replies and 50292 Views
inexpensive breathing system 50292 5
Started by Richard367
Does anyone know an inexpensive setup for dredging so I can dive underwater to dredge. I have a small 2.5 inch dredge. My motor would not support a t-80. I can find them but the mean price seems to be 1,100-1,200 and I would like to get a setup for around half that. Any thoughts would be helpful thx!
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by Roger Sleight 20 Apr 2018 04:07 PM |
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4 Replies and 46129 Views
12V Electric Dredge??? 46129 4
Started by keith_ress
Has any one tried to make one of the 12V dredges you see on Youtube if so how well did it work thinking of trying one with a Johnson 4000 GPH pump with a 2 inch nozzle.
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by Thomas Wentling 11 Feb 2018 06:44 PM |
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1 Replies and 11091 Views
3 lay flat for discharge 11091 1
Started by northpinesgold
We have been using a coiled (spiraled) PVC discharge hose on our 3' dredge. It seems to be developing a lot of leaks due to the rocks beating up the hose as they pass to the sluice. It's also really bulky.
Would a 3' heavy duty lay flat hose work better Would it be flexible and durable enough to handle the rocks and other stuff the dredge sucks up
One big advantage of a lay flat hose is It would certainly be easier to tote the the stream than the hose we are using now.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 24 Jan 2018 12:44 PM |
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5 Replies and 23914 Views
Screen a foot valve 23914 5
Started by PaGroundhog
I just bought a used 2' Keene Dredge. I was wondering if I should put a screen around the foot valve, to reduce the hole size even more, or is putting it in a bucket good enough
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by Thomas Wentling 17 Dec 2017 05:33 PM |
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11 Replies and 19733 Views
3 dredge water 19733 11
Started by northpinesgold
We built a 3' dredge. We went with the Keene P185 pump and the Honda GX200 motor. This baby has lots of giddy up, The water velocity is tremendous, so much so it seems to be overwhelming our sluice. I'm afraid we are blowing gold out the end of the sluice and loosing it.
My question is; how do we tame the velocity of the water and still maintain suction at the nozzle We tried slowing down the motor but we lost significant suction.
Is this just something you have to fiddle wit...
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by Christine Gold 31 Oct 2017 05:45 AM |
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4 Replies and 8995 Views
Keene P90 pump 8995 4
Started by northpinesgold
We are looking at getting a Keene P90 dredge pump. We want to use it for a 3' dredge. Will the 100 GPM that this puts out be enough or do we need to get a larger pump
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Chris
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by Christine Gold 13 Oct 2017 07:30 AM |
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4 Replies and 5443 Views
Wetsuits 5443 4
Started by loki258
Just got a new wetsuit from TommyD's Sports, fits like a glove! I highly recommend these suits, the customer service on the phone was excellent. I paid about $150 for the same style that would be about $300 or more elsewhere. I am quite pleased with the quality of the suit and the thought of the design.
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by ROBERT GALYAN 19 Jul 2017 04:36 PM |
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Homemade 4 build 22843 18
Started by freddieb
Ok so here are pictures of my 4 inch dredge build. She is all done and ready for water. The wife named her 'PEBBLES'. She cost $1085.47 not counting the pump which is 2 years old but was bought at Tractor Supply for around $140 so add that to it and its a total of $1225.47 for her. Way cheaper than buying one plus she was made by me and with my design. I ran her last week on a temporary float and the flare and sluice ran great at 1/2-3/4 throttle. Can't wait to get her in a creek in the next wee...
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by Kayo "joe" Bassett 09 Jun 2017 07:52 PM |
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Dredge Hose and Best Place to Acquire 7135 6
Started by joebob
Hi All I'm rehabbing a old 4' Keene dredge and looking for Dredge hose . What the best kind/brand and why do you like it Also what is the best source to purchase or acquire it. What are the lengths to run I know this last is a loaded question but whats the average lengths to use. I appreciate all the responses thanks for your time.
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by WILLIAM HALL 01 May 2017 03:58 PM |
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2 Replies and 6655 Views
Dredge Ban Alert 6655 2
Started by prospectorjack
Calling all GPAA members, dredgers and prospectors.
New Hampshire HB 591 An act relative to suction dredging in the surface waters of the state. &91;Bill Text&93; introduced by Rep Lee Oxenham.
This bill will prohibit the use of suction dredges, highbankers and rockerboxes in the state of New Hampshire. This bill has already passed the house vote and has been referred to the senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. There is yet to be a public heari...
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by JOHN DORVAL 30 Mar 2017 03:29 PM |
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2 Replies and 5570 Views
An inexpensive cart, ready made, for small dredges 5570 2
Started by voodoo
I bought it from Sport's Authority. Cabelas and Academy Sports carry them currently. It will also haul and provide the stand for a gold cube and other recirc setups.
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by Brad Lamb 30 Mar 2017 04:25 AM |
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3 Replies and 8019 Views
Nearest place from phoenix to dredge? 8019 3
Started by Micaaa55
I bought a 4iinch Keene dredging setup in 1994,. It is set up on a lightweight pack board, and bought to fit in the back of a Hughes 500 helicopter., used it once in Alaska, but am now moving to Arizona. Where is the closest location to Phoenix where I could use it I would welcome partnering with experienced person in exchange for sharing my equipment. I live on the KENAI Peninsula in Alaska now. mica
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by MARTIN SOHLBERG 26 Mar 2017 09:19 AM |
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Low Visibility 6645 7
Started by chiptrip
I have made over a thousand scuba dives in my life. Several, where there was No (I literally had to touch my mask to see my fingers), or extremely low visibility. Has anyone ever been dredging where the conditions were similar If so, What considerations should be taken for safety, and for success What would those conditions do to equipment or would it do anything
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Chip
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by Brad Lamb 06 Mar 2017 06:45 AM |
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6 Replies and 6357 Views
New dredge! 6357 6
Started by TintedSnow
Hiya fellas! Well today, I put some money down on my first dredge! Kind of a weird situation. My friend manages a pawn shop and called me up. He hooked me up, $500! But I have not seen it in person yet. I just have a picture of it. Anyone know what kind of dredge this is I know he said that it's a B&G engine with a Keene sluice. Not sure of the size though. Any help would be appreciated! I won't actually get it until I pay the rest off in full, and I have plenty of time left for that since ...
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by WILLIAM HALL 21 Feb 2017 04:00 PM |