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Would like to see that in action.
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Then you need an inline valve to reduce the amount of pressure until your drop from "scour" to "fluidize". You should also be classifying far below 1/4 if you are trying to use it to trap fine gold. The water pressure that will kick out a 1/4 rock will blow out a flake in a heartbeat.
Goldwasher - interesting you use the phrase "If you don't have a fluid bed in your trap you are counting on laminar flow and normal low pressure areas to concentrate exchange and hold dense material..." You are exactly right. Thank you for bringing that to peoples attention.
The Bazooka is only fluidizing the material at the base of the tubes (since holes at near the bottom and angled downward) the only way the material enters the trap box at the end of the material deck is by laminar flow and negative pressure. It drops in a big clump waiting to be "fluidized" by the tubes which are of course spraying downward. The material at the top of the clump is still being affected by the laminar flow passing both through and over it. And yes material that contains gold is being pushed out the rear of the machine because it didn't have time to be "fluidized" before the much stronger laminar flow displaced it.
Contrast that with fluidizing incoming material as it enters the machine. The holes in the plenum cross wash at nearly perpendicular flows to the laminar flow from the material tray. Material is fluidized and agitated by the cross flow and instantly spreads. fluidization, agitation and oscillation (vibration) separate heavy materials including gold and deposit them into the bottom of the box. Remaining light materials are ejected out the rear of the machine.
BTW 100 mesh minus can easily be captured if you process the material properly.
Kevin you have mentioned the Bazooka by name several times comparing its efficiency to your sluice. Stating if you want production get a Bazooka...if you want efficiency get an amp.....and several other comments where you speak of aspects of the working dynamics....That the trap is "only fluidized at the bottom of the tubes....that lump that would be pushed through and out the end by laminar flow...out of the "machine".. (Bazooka is not a "Machine" please stop referring to it as such) So, I have to say that you are "Misrepresenting " it. And it makes it impossible for me to not comment....for the sake of those consumers down the road and new readers. I can't have them have a misunderstanding of the Bazookas operation.I too only commented on this blog because of the concerns about layering. Because I sell the product I don't want to leave questions/comments unanswered that might stick in the minds of TNetters or other blog readers and become an unwarranted issue/concern down the line. If people ask questions I answer them as honestly as possible. As stated before I would NEVER misrepresent your product either here or at gold shows.
Kevin you have mentioned the Bazooka by name several times comparing its efficiency to your sluice. Stating if you want production get a Bazooka...if you want efficiency get an amp.....and several other comments where you speak of aspects of the working dynamics....That the trap is "only fluidized at the bottom of the tubes....that lump that would be pushed through and out the end by laminar flow...out of the "machine".. (Bazooka is not a "Machine" please stop referring to it as such) So, I have to say that you are "Misrepresenting " it. And it makes it impossible for me to not comment....for the sake of those consumers down the road and new readers. I can't have them have a misunderstanding of the Bazookas operation.
I have never once spoken of an Amps operation comparing anything about it to Bazookas. or any sluice for that matter...I could I have things to say but, I won't. I'm not hear to dis anything by name. It would be unprofessional for me to do so. Just as it is for you to tell anyone anything about the Bazooka in comparison to your sluice.. Whats worse we are a paying sponsor as a vendor on this forum, and you are not so I would tread lightly until you pony up and pay to advertise your product here like we do... Then you can make all the claims you want. and if you don't mention it against the Bazooka I won't say a thing at all. When things pop up on this thread I chime in because I know the virtues of fluid beds and their characteristics using different designs and set ups. I hope I am helping the DIY guys on their builds.
If you do the right thing and pay your sponsorship and you want to compare our sluices I will be more than happy to compare our sluices in all realms of what sluice do...Feed ability...recovery...craftsmanship whatever you want....we have a loyal customer base due to the virtues of our sluice and customers first hand experience...We have sold to every continent besides Antarctica....have numerous second purchases to deal with field variables. I obviously stand behind the product as a builder and user....I know it seemed veiled when I mentioned that can of worms....keep in mind how obvious my comment actually was.... I have no problem backing my words about the product in the field. maybe I'm coming off to readers as a little much but, I think anyone in my position would do the same. So, Kevin I hope you understand where i'm coming from I realize your not gonna like some of the things I've said. I am not trying to squash info on your sluiced box....this forum has rules and I hope you decide to follow them. It's up to you...But, I am asking that you as a sluice builder and person selling them, Please stop commenting and making claims on the Bazookas operation and abilities. Unless you want me to do the same in regards to the AMP.
Now lets let this thread get back on subject sorry guys.
A nice 1/4 to1/8 inch grizzle could save you time and labor. IMHO
I use a similar setup with three inches of the bottom of a five gallon bucket and a circular current, similar to a Blue bowl, but now I'm thinking about a circular coil and downward flow.
That may be a good winter project.
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Thanks for your tip!
I just read, that the Bazooka is sold with an 1/8 inch grizzly (big one), so that seems to be the limit.
But Goodyguy stated above, that 1/2 inch material should be feasible...soooo
Until you become a supporting vendor you can not discuss your products.Goldwasher - first thank you for your candor. As stated I respect both Todd and your products. I don't mind at all answering peoples questions or responding to comments. Respectfully, I must apologize for our exchange. Having to defend negative comments by TNetters who have never seen or used the product including the worm reference culminated in you being the lightning rod of my frustration. Apologies to all.
BTW I hope to be a sponsor in November which coordinates with other marketing we are doing.
1/8" is the diameter of the heavy duty grizzly bars themselves not the space between each bar. I believe the bars are spaced 1/2" on center which allows 3/8" and longer material to fit into the trap.
The regular duty 3/32" diameter grizzly bars are set on 3/8" centers.
* I was not recommending 1/2" material to be allowed into the trap, just making a point that even 1/2" material introduced into the trap would not cause any trapped gold to be dislodged and lost.
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