This is the latest FissureMan gold prospecting tool released for use with the BLUEDOG 1.5" hand dredge. This new attachment was developed to address requests received from individuals looking for a device that collects material using a hose and check valve system that could be used with their existing BLUEDOG hand dredge. This new attachment is easily attached to the BLUEDOG hand dredge and will allow the mass collection of material -1 mesh and smaller.
DESCRIPTION
This attachment has been expertly manufactured and designed for use with the bayonet connection feature found on FISSUREMAN hand dredges. This new product design allows current owners as well as all future owners the BLUEDOG hand dredge to use this attachment.
The design incorporates a 1" nozzle to provide a complete prospecting tool that will allow setup at a given location in a stream bed and provide the ability to access and easily retrieve large amounts (literally gallons!) of gold or gem bearing material to process with sluices, high bankers, spiral wheel separators or any chosen piece of processing equipment. With a two-gallon collection capacity, the SANDMAN B attachment very easily collects large quantities of material quickly. This is a great tool to use where a powered dredge is not allowed. This tool is the best way to move a large volume of material from under water almost as easily as a powered dredge. The SANDMAN B attachment will provide collection performance and volume material collection that out paces any one pull and dump simple hand dredge design claimed to be "efficient" for moving a lot of material as may be found or claimed elsewhere on the internet.
WATCH A VIDEO DEMONSTRATION LOCATED IN THE "VIDEOS FOR VIEWING" SECTION.
The above referenced video actually presents the FISSUREMAN 2" hand dredge version but will give the viewer an idea of the material moving capability of this technology. The BLUEDOG 1.5" hand dredge version will move an equivalent amount of material (possibly more) since it allows the collection of slightly larger overall sized material.
FEATURES
- Attaches directly to the BLUEDOG hand dredge with no additional modification.
- Incorporates a 1" ID large bore nozzle.
- Ample six-foot length of flexible discharge hose for easy bucket positioning.
- Collects material that is -1 mesh or smaller in overall diameter - not just the sand.
- The original hand dredge can still be used as a sniping/sampling tool when the SANDMAN B is not
attached - just replace the nozzles and the collection cup.
- The bucket has a large 2-gallon collection capacity.
- The check valves used are inexpensive and easily accessed.
- All components of the attachment easily fit and pack within the collection bucket for transport or storage.
- Fast shipment combined with both pre and post sale customer assistance.
- PROUDLY - MADE IN AMERICA
OPERATION
Find a suitable location containing plenty of sand, gravel, water and hopefully gold. Attach the SANDMAN B to your FissureMan BLUEDOG hand dredge per the included, easy to follow instructions. Set and secure the bucket nearby and then pump the hand dredge to prime it and fill the bucket with enough water to weigh it down. This will provide initial stabilization for the bucket when you start too collect material. Begin suction collection of your material. Suction and collect as much material as the bucket can hold or that you can easily move to your processing equipment.
To empty the bucket just pop the snap lock lid off and transfer the collected material to your pan, sluice, high banker or whatever favorite material processing equipment you prefer to use. Replace the lid and begin again. It's as simple as that!
Operational tip: To help hold the bucket in place in fast moving water it is suggested that you tether it with a rope or other suitable restraining strap attached to a stake or ground screw driven into the streambed or ground nearby. Alternatively a large rock or other natural anchor will work as well. Tethering the bucket to yourself can be done but is not advised as fast moving water may pick up the bucket and carry it away and while doing so may possibly drag you down stream with it.
