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Randy Dredging the Ark with John - 5 & 6 Apr 15 9930 3
Started by randywitham@centurylink.net
Hey all you GPAA prospectors...
O.K. O.K. High time for something a little different, a little more 'fun' than just panning & sluicing...
How about a Trip Report on 2 days of suction dredging on John's claim here on the Arkansas River, here in High Kolorado, about 8,500 feet elevation Hope you enjoy the 'gold adventure' as much as we did!
I had been pondering some serious sluice box mods to my Keene Ultra Mini 4 inch suction dredge since last August, when ...
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by Paul Louly  21 Apr 2015 02:16 PM |
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dredging around fairplay co. 12312 2
Started by jlsupply@yahoo.com
trying to find areas that i can dredge in the fairplay area that are a gpaa claim or a claim that is a shared usage. also looking for a area that is dredging permitted in the area. if any one knows of a private claim owner that will allow a weekend, or one week use. thanks John Leahy
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by JOHN LEAHY 21 Apr 2015 10:12 AM |
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7 Replies and 10359 Views
Buoyancy Compensators ? 10359 7
Started by jinco12@gmail.com
Has anyone used buoyancy compensators (bc) such as the ones for scuba I have been contemplating the best approach for a dredge site i have in mind where their are vertical walls on both sides and fairly deep water. To get to the site i would have to set upstream and float in. was thinking this would make an easier way to come up for a break or to check the box. scenes scuba is a high presser system would you have to modify the way the BC inflates just throwing it out their i alway shave crazy ...
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by TED TUPITZA 01 Mar 2015 11:32 AM |
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0 Replies and 5909 Views
Dredging in PA. 5909 0
Started by Goldgetter@outlook.com
I know a permit is required to dredge in PA. Has anyone ever gotten one. Is the state a pain to deal with when it comes to getting one.
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15 Feb 2015 03:10 PM |
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3 Replies and 12665 Views
Dredge Adjustments 12665 3
Started by lkemble@charter.net
I have a 2' Keene Dredge with a crash box sluice on It. When it runs the weight of the water brings the end of the sluice down near the water. That point is can be adjusted by moving the sluice on the dredge frame. Question is how much or how many inches should the end of the sluice be above the water
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by WILLIAM HALL 13 Jan 2015 03:57 PM |
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3 Replies and 11154 Views
Advice on Gold King 3 dredge 11154 3
Started by cowboybrj81@gmail.com
Ok, so there I was driving home from a family road trip of over 4500 miles and on craigslist I see a 3' Gold King dredge highbanker combo for sale in Wichita, so i buy it for $500 (motor and pump included). It looks well used but in ok shape I notice it is missing the coupler for the dredge hose to the box, which is my first question, where can i get a replacement fitting I guess it would have to be a four inch to three inch for the plastic hose to fit. I have attached a photo...
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by Benjamin Jackson 04 Jan 2015 07:38 AM |
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2 Replies and 9845 Views
Inflatable VS Marlex Pontoon 9845 2
Started by jinco12@gmail.com
I'm looking at getting a Keene 2' Backpack Dredge and can't decide on the pontoons.
i generally prospect in remote steep mountain terrain so the less trips in and out is better. The inflatable sound ideal for this but not shire if they would be a pain during assembly.
Any thoughts would be great help.
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by JAMES PEACE 30 Nov 2014 01:51 PM |
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1 Replies and 5577 Views
Brandon Rinehart case 5577 1
Started by bradjones@ca.rr.com
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In the seemingly unending saga of California’s statewide ban on suction dredge mining, the State of California has petitioned the California Supreme Court to overturn the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District decision in favor of Brandon Rinehart.
The state...
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by Tim Leibel 18 Nov 2014 04:14 PM |
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0 Replies and 5996 Views
Partnering-up! 5996 0
Started by co.ilm@hotmail.com
I have some basic prospecting equipment, excellent electronic equipment for detecting on land and water & a 4x4.
Located in the Sacramento area. Would like to team up with someone compatible.
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25 Oct 2014 02:56 PM |
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0 Replies and 4576 Views
Need dimensions of the new keene 8 over size power jet 4576 0
Started by bebopgeo@gmail.com
I would like the dimensions of the new keene 8' over size power jet to check it with the old one if any one has them like the OD and ID of the power jet tube and length from where the suction hose stops in the clamp to the end of the tube and the size of the orifice in the water lugs the two lug type they start at 3' and go down to 1.5' ID. I think the old ones did anyway so if they made the power jet tube bigger thin the lug orifice should be bigger too
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06 Oct 2014 12:55 PM |
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3 Replies and 6156 Views
The science of dredging and mercury 6156 3
Started by bradjones@ca.rr.com
Here are three must-watch videos for anyone who wants to understand the science of mercury and dredging. The videos feature retired EPA scientist, Claudia Wise, who is not only a GPAA member but a suction dredge miner based in Oregon. She and Joseph Greene, also a retired EPA scientist, GPAA member and suction dredge miner in Oregon, have done great work in educating others about the BENEFITS of suction dredge mining and debunk the myths about mercury:
http://youtu.be/qM0LdWmKtlolist=UU...-9q9...
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by BRAD JONES 06 Oct 2014 11:49 AM |
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4 Replies and 9151 Views
dredging outside of california 9151 4
Started by bret1354@gmail.com
Hey all, I know i miss coming down to California to dredge and hang out with friends,(still get to do that metal detecting) but i sure miss working underwater and working the python, but i still get to work some small streams up here northeast of the golden bear state, we don't find big gold as a rule but you do get a lot of small course gold, I do try and help out with the legal battle as much as i can (support the PLP and other Organizations as much as you can) but i just wanted to share some ...
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by BRET BATEMAN 26 Sep 2014 02:54 PM |
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9 Replies and 9286 Views
California dredge ban 9286 9
Started by goldigging@yahoo.com
If I'm not mistaken, wasnt there going to be a ruling on Californias dredge ban some time around now Anyone heard anything
Or are they still trying to come up with some lame a$$ excuses to keep us out of the water
Bill
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by WILLIAM HALL 11 Aug 2014 03:23 PM |
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5 Replies and 9482 Views
Dredging 9482 5
Started by richard.trantham@yahoo.com
Went dredging today. I have a Gold Buddy 2.5 inch. I think I want to toss the little perforated steel sheet that is supposed to protect the integrity of the fines right in front of the crash box. I have the laith wire looking stuff underneath it.The bolt that holds it in seems to be causing rocks to back up. Will I lose gold if I remove the plate
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by joseph Loyd 06 Aug 2014 06:59 PM |
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8 Replies and 13033 Views
Maine, Motorized Prospecting Ban 13033 8
Started by djdorval@hotmail.com
Recently Maine introduced legislation in LD 1671 SP646 that is being pushed by Trout Unlimited with the support of some fly fishing clubs in Maine. This legislation was introduced by Senator Boyle and referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Committee who amended this bill and passed it. Here is the amendment: http://www.mainelegislature.org/leg...p;snum=126 Northeastern prospectors are outraged and should be. It should be going to the House and the Senate for a vote soon...
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by TROY STUTSMAN 06 Jul 2014 09:53 PM |
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1 Replies and 8751 Views
Let miners do it for FREE 8751 1
Started by grumpsmcm@gmail.com
Here's a link to check out. I sure hope they made sure the equipment doesn't leak oil, diesel or hydraulic fluid, oh and I'm sure they have all the permits from EPA and Fish and game.
If they would just let us dredge we would do it for free, far less evasiveness, can't imagine the silt there stirring up.
Another waste of money by Government.
http://www.orovillemr.com/news/ci_2...s-oroville
Rick
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by joseph Loyd 23 Jun 2014 12:46 PM |
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0 Replies and 4749 Views
Pump size Q's 4749 0
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
Looking at possibly putting together either a 1 1/2 incher or a 2 1/2 incher. Would have everything but the pump. This will be a long arm system, as I don't dive.
What are the average GPM/GPH rates for pumps for those sizes, bearing in mind this will be a suction nozzle rather than a jet system, but might go jet later. Was kind of figuring the HF 1 inch clear water might be alright for the 1 1/2 incher.
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20 Jun 2014 08:48 AM |
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5 Replies and 8912 Views
Desert Dredging in California 8912 5
Started by dricci@goldprospectors.org
Suck it up . . . Shake it up Classifier . . . Bucket it up to a Cascade . . . Clean it up . . . Pan it up . . . Fill it Up in a vial!
Now that's a good Day!
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by joseph Loyd 29 May 2014 11:37 AM |
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0 Replies and 5130 Views
Dredging 5130 0
Started by richard.trantham@yahoo.com
I have a 2.5 inch suction dredge, I found the setup nice when I am in really shallow water yet when I got a foot or two down I spent more time wrestling with my hoses and it was hard to angle the tip to get around rocks etc. To remedy this I cut about four inches off the suction nozzle and bought five feet of suction hose. Connected the newly acquired hose to the crash box, then the suction nozzle, then the fifteen feet of hose that I had. Using the part of the nozzle I had cut off as my tip. I ...
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19 May 2014 02:18 PM |
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0 Replies and 4689 Views
prospecting partners. 4689 0
Started by richard.trantham@yahoo.com
I am new to prospecting and I am looking for secret honey holes and people to find them with. I have a sluice, a 2.5 inch backpack dredge. I'm not scared to get wet.I have been going to Thermal City. I am looking for places that are less traveled near Black mountain nc.
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10 Apr 2014 03:37 AM |