You didn't say but do you have a place to go? It is extremely difficult to find a random open spot to prospect up there, you need a destination that is open for you.In, the first successful hydraulic nozzle was brought to bear on the terrace the first attempt at using a dredge to mine gold in was a failure (it immediately sank). Mining shops are a long way apart up there You dont want to drive for 30 hours to find out your set up doesn't work. You need to get all your parts together and do a test run or two BEFORE you go to Alaska.

It is a poor knock off of a hydroforce and will not work nearly as well. Lift that one out and ity will shoot a strong jet of water and air over the sluice and blow out the gold.ĭo not buy the nozzle on eBay. If you were using a power jet like a conventional dredge you would need to keep it in the water. The suction nozzle on a highbanker/dredge combo does not need to stay in the water. Dont spoil the trip by buying cheap hose. It is expensive but so is your trip to Alaska. This is the hose you need for the suction hose, sold by the foot. The pressure hose they sell at the dredge shop of your choice works best. Your pressure hose should be the same length as your suction hose. does the suction nozzle I have need to stay underwater?Īlso looking at this nozzle or would you recommend the hydroforce? for the 3' suction hose going from Nozzle to Hopper what would you recommend?Ĥ. How much hose do you recommend for the nozzle 20ft? I was looking at this going from pump to nozzle Will that work.Ģ. I have used it a few times for regular highbanking As you can see I have plenty of lay flat hose for shoveling into the hopper but want to use the suction nozzle in the shallow creek.ġ. It is a 3' promack highbanker combo with 2' pressure hose and a honda 5.5 pump with jet flares I am new to this forum I am planning a summer trip to Alaska this summer have been searching for a while trying to figure out the best setup for either a Hydroforce suction nozzle or a normal suction nozzle here is my current setup

Attaching nozzle gold dredge hose lube