running my homebuilt recirculating sluice

mattfink

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had a couple bags of tubesand laying around and got bored so I put together this to run it.....found about 6 flakes.
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Alex Burke

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Nice, what pump did you get? I think I need a better one for mine. I tried different homemade filters different meshes, but I think I just need a better brand it surges a lot and it's not a battery issue I tried that.
 

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mattfink

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Nice, what pump did you get? I think I need a better one for mine. I tried different homemade filters different meshes, but I think I just need a better brand it surges a lot and it's not a battery issue I tried that.

20 dollar bilge pump from harbor freight....works awesome
 

Alex Burke

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ive found that when the 12dc pumps start surging, its because the pumps insides need tobe cleaned,i.e. the filter or debris in the pump housing.

Yeah I shut it off and clean it and it works again but it's a pain I've tried filters. But if the mesh is too fine that makes it fail too. I almost think more powerful pump but then I'd need more than 12v and have to scale flow down. Think ill try some different brands first i guess. Thanks Russau.
 

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mattfink

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I tried to post a video but I couldn't get to work....look for hb 20% off coupons in magazines I think I paid 16 bucks for it after coupon
 

taternut

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I don't think this link works either, it took me to fb then said user not found. Make a YouTube channel
 

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mattfink

mattfink

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hmmm it worked for me.....hmmm
 

taternut

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Maybe because it links to your fb? Or maybe your profile is set to private? Idk lol
 

Alex Burke

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yeah link doesnt work I don't have a Facebook acct either tho that I remember believe it or not lol
 

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mattfink

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try the link now it said it should work
 

taternut

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No sir. It'll probably be best to make a YouTube channel :) please and thanks
 

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mattfink

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Whites surfmaster
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now try it and let me know.....jeez!!!!! hehe
 

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mattfink

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Dec 23, 2012
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Cottage Grove, MN
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minelab equinox 800
Minelab excalibur ii
Whites surfmaster
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yeah it was the privacy settings
 

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mattfink

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Dec 23, 2012
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Cottage Grove, MN
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minelab equinox 800
Minelab excalibur ii
Whites surfmaster
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
yup california sluice works real well for the fine gold we have up here
 

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