This is what I love about KZfaq. Excellent video. Excellent build. I will be using this idea for many different purposes

My man! Absolutely epic presentation! Thank You for sharing! 👍🏻

Great production and contribution. Great stuff man!

Owesome dredge pump 👍, I also build one when I see this presentation, thank for sharing 🙏

very nice work,Red Green would love the clamp.if the rest of the world was like you and yours,it would be a better place.thanks again for all your sharing.

ya I did see those bazooka gold traps in one of your videos those are pretty sweet..just want to say thanks for your time and your videos..keep it up and hope in the future if I have a question I can ask ya. here on the Idaho Utah boarder not to many people know too much about gold. it's kinda hard to find things out..that's why I am glad you have your videos on line..thats again!!!

Awesome & subscribe and followed. 😉🖒 I feel you on the sciatica I was in a bad car wreck and I have sciatica as well along with no feeling in my left leg below the knee. So I can definitely relate.

I’ve watched as many of these hand-made PVC suction dredges that I can find, but not one of them has made the inlet pipe shaped like one of those vacuum cleaner nozzles. I’m talking about the nozzles that start out flat and then become round in about 10” of length. People use them to clean between the console and the seats of our cars. By heating and shaping (tapering it flat) the PVC inlet nozzle a person wouldn’t need the internal grid classifier in the end of the round inlet tube. Knocking rocks that get stuck on the end would be easier and faster, too.

thanks John!!! I built one without the one-way valves..I intend to spit the sucked up material into a classifier on top of my 5 gallon bucket,then pan out the concentrates if I don't get a sluice by spring...your 2" wingnut rubber test plug is by far the best for suction..local hardware store had 2 soil grabbed both lol. anyways great design thanks again for sharing. I "will be" a first timer this spring and this will help a lot!!

That last remark, pump it really hard hanny!

I know this is really old video but It is done really well and is totally an understandable project that the community can do. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

Nicely done John...I really like the adjustable rubber plug idea...b

I will be building this in a couple days thank you so much this is just what I have been searching for

Very nice build

great video, thanks for doing it. my question is where to find the smooth innards hose??

Great design John and well explained how to put together well done lad i use the oul tennis ball or pipe foam in mine works well also they are such a important piece of prospecting equipment their what i find a lot of my nicer pieces with at the end of a hole were the shovel wont get to. Take care and best o luck.

Hi John! Cool video, nicely done. Didn't know you were a KZfaqr. Congrats!

thanx awesome video really helpful

hey man thanks a lot. I purchased some of these materials already having in mind to make one, and with your ideas I can complete it. Such a good video. I am going up northern vancouver island in a few days for a summer of prospecting! Cheer

I have all the materials to make my version. I found 2" one way check values at home depot for like 10 bucks each.

Excellent video, thanks for sharing! Where did you get your stopper? Thanks

Besides the height, how did the gold and sand work? What is the newer x stream hybrid pro? Thanks for the awesome video!

A good addition to this design would be a second 90° handle on the main body pipe, for better grip and handling - faster and stronger pumps! I would pay you to make this for me !

You explained how to make a bait bump you can buy them at any bait and tackle shop. the dredge is the bit you have on the bottom of the bait pump with the one way valves

Goog video buddy do you reckon u could send all the parts list I love to make one . Thankyou

Nice set up. I have a snake river products expedition sluice have you tried one yet? I'm interested in how they compare. Now I need to build a hand dredge for mine One more question how much dirt do you get in one stroke can't you dig more than dredge? Really impressive job and video thanks

Ha! Psychotic nerve! I can appreciate that a little too well. That comment got you a like and a sub.

Hey John, I put together the dredge and it came out very nice. Thanks for the tips. Got the valves from Gold n Sand and made two different tips. They bale the boat real well. Wonder if they can pay for themselves!!

I like it thank you

What is the exact check valve you use and where did you find the. Also dive of check valve ?? Plz. That the only part I can't find !! Thanks

hi...nice job....this blue tube dont keep gold?

Could you build one of these that has a 3-4" suction?

Did you find the one way valves at your local hardware store?... thanks I made a hand dredge but didn't put vent holes ... and what a work out...

Do you have any trouble with gold and materials getting trapped in the pool hose? It appears to be ribbed, wouldn't that trap gold inside the hose like a sluice mat?

2" ABS 1 1/2" street sanitary tee 2" X 1 1/2" bell reducer ABS dollar plug(they're called dollar plugs) A 1 1/2" street sanitary tee may be hard to come by.. The white fitting is PVC and not compatible with ABS. But there's more ways to skin a cat. I like it! What's with the check valves? They swing or spring? Or ball? It's genius!

I just made a river sluice box and I was thinking about making one of your suction dredges. those two would work great together I think..Do you ever use river sluices?

Can you provide a list of all the parts you ordered? I would be highly thankful. 🙏🙏🙏

Great video, but can you list a parts list, and the quantity’s of each part please. Thanks

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Would 1 inch lay flat hose work?

Would this not work for fines into the sluice? It looks like the inconsistent force between pumps may wash fines away.

does this take out sediment and mud? or only water?

How heavy is this what's the strength requirement ? Can a old lady or child use this at ease??

So what size of rocks can be sucked up in this?

hello mr john Can you publish the dimensions of this sand pump? Please..

john, where does one get the one way valves?

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So I am from Idaho and I am interested in making one of these. I know there is tons of rules to follow while prospecting is this OK todo in state of Idaho?

Can you tell me what those one way valves are called specifically so I can buy my own, I found 2" ones for $10 at home depot but need to verify it's the right part I need

It would really help if you put the model/part numbers, cost, and where purchased in description/comments. Have not been able to find the plug you purchased.

if you want it to work great you need it inside with a 45 degree ventilation valve otherwise the flap will lock. you can only use it for water sorry.

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i wouldn't use anything with ribs on the inside.. it'll act like a sluice inside that hose.. get something lined or with a smooth inside.. you'll be amazed how much gold gets stuck in those poop hoses.

Anyone have a link to where I can buy these stoppers? Or what exactly their called? I've looked at multiple stores and online.

Where can we supply the valve?

"Pump it real hard honey". OK. Thanks for the video.

Hi fellow prospector! I'll trade you a bunch of homemade beef jerky for an old hand dredge!

GREAT IDEA! I HAVE THE SNIPER

i hate to say it bur those pipe stops will get tight and hard to pull, and also collect dirt, they not the best solution for this. i have the same dredge i built years ago, all the parts are available @ home depot.. The Flexible Corrugated rubber Bellow is much better to use

That’s the one

I'm six foot seven, can you make me one

there is no November 17th, 2014 installment.

“Criks”, Must be in the Midwest. It’s a “Creeeeek”. Lol

Jingle himer smit, his name is my name too.

Pump it really hard honey. I laughed. And she did...

Hi John, I like your design and I'm gonna build one. (I'm 6'4", too.) but I thought 30 bucks was a bit steep for the valves. Here's a link to another KZfaq contributor with an inexpensive alternative: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eq1motqflpqVqmQ.html

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The problem with this design is the check valves will get pebbles stuck in the flap and then your suction goes to hell. Better off building the simpler versions

Use thongs for ya washer mate you can mak 3-4 each thong ya cant beat it.