I built a bucket head shop vac dredge with a small gas generator. It works amazingly, so good it fills the bucket in a few minutes. Very frustrating always emptying the bucket. Amazes me how much dirt is left on the bedrock after digging the overburden. Looks like a bucket full and 20 buckets later I'm tired of emptying buckets. I need to convert it to flow directly into my sluice. Been using it since 1999. Definitely does a good cleanup. A bit cumbersome. Also works good dry for the hillsides. Can't believe how much gold is left a few hundred feet above the creek in some spots. You have a nice design but I would want the pump above the bucket, I see it being very frustrating after a few half buckets. Good luck with it. Always trying to find a faster, better, easier way to get the shiny stuff.
To reduce probability for plug ups you can install larger diameter hose on the intake! 1.25 inch smooth hose inside with reduction to 1 inch. Its best to use clear transparent hoses. Also there is no need for stronger bucket. What you need is vacuum regulator. A simple spring valve on the lid to open when the vacuum inside the bucket exceeds certain level. You can attach a hose from the valve back to the water so in case of plug up it does not suck air in the system but clean water.
why not the out flowpipe from the pump connecting to the vacuum hose with y piece of pvc with a venturi just like a normal dredge aimed to the bucket. And a discharge on the lid. Then a little bigger pump like 2000 gph two times the suction. A nice idea it is already.
My plan is to build a power log at some point and turn my little high banker into a battery operated setup. Referring just what your saying about the Y pipe
Some times you could get something to bang on the hose if you can see where CLOGGED where the clog is that's what I put on my bigger dredges.i use a screw driver saves a LOT of time and a much needed improvement.
@@robertwolfe2971 Yup, its short enough to use a rod or crevasse tool to unclog i think. The nozzle i want to make metal so it stays down. Doing a in the creek video this weekend. If it works well i will refine it with quick disconnects etc.
I built one of these with all commercial grade connections, steel can etc. Pumps out more water in 3 seconds than you can keep in the vacuum hose, and if you use larger vacuum hose you're left with nada on pressure. How did you balance out the outflow and vacuum hose sizes?
I know this is an old video, but could you answer me this question? I built one of these, but I’m having trouble keeping water in the bucket. The 1100gpm output pump draws water out faster than my intake brings it in…therefore draining the water below the pump quickly. I have a1” output elbow, and a 1.5” intake hose. I using my battery pack from my mini monster to run it…just as you did. Thanks
I built a bucket head shop vac dredge with a small gas generator. It works amazingly, so good it fills the bucket in a few minutes. Very frustrating always emptying the bucket. Amazes me how much dirt is left on the bedrock after digging the overburden. Looks like a bucket full and 20 buckets later I'm tired of emptying buckets. I need to convert it to flow directly into my sluice. Been using it since 1999. Definitely does a good cleanup. A bit cumbersome. Also works good dry for the hillsides. Can't believe how much gold is left a few hundred feet above the creek in some spots. You have a nice design but I would want the pump above the bucket, I see it being very frustrating after a few half buckets. Good luck with it. Always trying to find a faster, better, easier way to get the shiny stuff.
Love the Malinois. Oh ya the dredge. very useful and fast . I have to build one . Thank You.
Cool setup indeed fam. That's was cool indeed fam. Keep on having fun and living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!
Will be working on a version 2.0. Tested and worked but the lid and bucket has to be stronger so it doesn’t collapse. Have a solution in the works .
Very interesting!!! Trying to think of one myself. Can't wait to see on the field in action!!
Really looking forward to the power log project. Sounds really interesting.
To reduce probability for plug ups you can install larger diameter hose on the intake! 1.25 inch smooth hose inside with reduction to 1 inch. Its best to use clear transparent hoses. Also there is no need for stronger bucket. What you need is vacuum regulator. A simple spring valve on the lid to open when the vacuum inside the bucket exceeds certain level. You can attach a hose from the valve back to the water so in case of plug up it does not suck air in the system but clean water.
That’s a great little setup. Nice work. I’d like to build one of those eventually
Very interesting indeed. You could even have different size hose ends for smaller cracks. It has possibilities. ✌️😎
Nice work! I wish we could just use a sluice here.
I'm going to try the 7 gallon alepail. It has a gasket in the lid and seals every time.
Great engineering. 👏👏👏👏👏
Think your dog was looking for a treat =) Thank you for the video, looks interesting
It was!
Hey nice Mali! I have 2 as well and they make some EPIC prospecting companions. Especially when there is a river involved
Thanks for sharing your idea's, very impressive👍
why not the out flowpipe from the pump connecting to the vacuum hose with y piece of pvc with a venturi just like a normal dredge aimed to the bucket. And a discharge on the lid. Then a little bigger pump like 2000 gph two times the suction. A nice idea it is already.
My plan is to build a power log at some point and turn my little high banker into a battery operated setup. Referring just what your saying about the Y pipe
I love this project
I have a similar idea though using an 18 volt Ryobi pool vacuum cleaner.
Some times you could get something to bang on the hose if you can see where CLOGGED where the clog is that's what I put on my bigger dredges.i use a screw driver saves a LOT of time and a much needed improvement.
A quick release coupling on the hose is nice too.and along rod .
@@robertwolfe2971 Yup, its short enough to use a rod or crevasse tool to unclog i think. The nozzle i want to make metal so it stays down. Doing a in the creek video this weekend. If it works well i will refine it with quick disconnects etc.
That's just awesome
Nice unit!
Looks really cool
Cool rig !
Genius
Great video. Setting up now for Kern 4 day trip 😅
Hope you enjoy it!
Pretty cool 😎
I built one of these with all commercial grade connections, steel can etc. Pumps out more water in 3 seconds than you can keep in the vacuum hose, and if you use larger vacuum hose you're left with nada on pressure. How did you balance out the outflow and vacuum hose sizes?
Awesome
But won't your pump get all gummed up with incoming stuff?
how did you prom the pump?
I just hold it under water
Awesome man what kinda battery setup tou running how lo g run time?
Dewalt 40v , I get about 5 buckets per at 50-60% on the dial
I know this is an old video, but could you answer me this question? I built one of these, but I’m having trouble keeping water in the bucket. The 1100gpm output pump draws water out faster than my intake brings it in…therefore draining the water below the pump quickly. I have a1” output elbow, and a 1.5” intake hose. I using my battery pack from my mini monster to run it…just as you did. Thanks
Did you end up doing a video of this working?
No not perfectly
Be nice if you had clear HOSE so you could see where it is CLOGGED up.
Since the nozzle is only 3/4 or so it classifies decent and would only clog there i think. Once i take it out i will know where to improve for sure!
I would put a bolt through end of nozzle so it won't clog inside hose.
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