Miners moss

[matt_unique]

I'm new to dredging/highbanking. I added a highbanker/dredge combo (2" nozzle/hose) and dredge riffles to my Keene A52 as well as a 4HP Honda pump.

I have what came with my (old) Keene A52 which was expanded metal and blue ribbed carpeting. I'm trying to decide whether I should add miners moss. If yes, what would be the ideal configuration?

Thanks

 

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[winners58]

I converted my stream sluice once upon at time, the idea is to have different zones what doesn't catch in some places in the box might catch better in another.
I like the soft 3M brand miners moss, I had problems with the course stiff kind loading up, I now stick with the blue 3M brand, I used it on this box under 2 riffles
on the first riffle I put a piece of the expanded over the moss then nothing over the next one to give the gold different spots to catch in.
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my old stream sluice conversion.

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this is the new 12" Keene box straight from the factory.

 

[Goodyguy]

Carpet on bottom unless the moss has a solid backing.
If the moss is not backed then carpet on the bottom, moss over it and then the expanded.

Up to you whether to have moss go the entire length or not.
If dredging I like moss the entire length. When highbanking I don't use moss at all, just carpet..

See how winners58 used punch plate over the top of his first few riffles, great idea
Just what you want when dredging (keeps the fines from blowing out)

Also when dredging the best setup is a flair with a damper flap as shown on winners58's photo.
If not doable for you then at least add the flap.

GG~

 

[matt_unique]

Thanks for the suggestions.