This 10" Mini Power Sluice Setup Kit is a portable power sluice for small-batch gold recovery, cleanup work, and recirculating sluice setups. It offers more capacity than the 6" mini power sluice while still staying compact and manageable. It can also be used as a river sluice by removing the header box and attaching the included flare.
Includes / Features:
- 10" wide sluice with approximately 48" total length including flare
- 3" high sides
- 12" x 10" x 6" header box
- Flare expands from 10" to 16"
- Sluice stand with 16" tall legs
- 12-volt 1100 GPH pump
- Battery clips
- 6 feet of 1 1/8" hose
- .080 gauge 5052 aircraft aluminum construction
- Ribbed black matting, expanded metal, miner’s carpet, and aluminum riffles
- Made in the USA
The lightweight aluminum construction makes this unit easy to transport and clean. Aluminum also makes it easier to use a magnet to remove black sand buildup during cleanup. The aluminum riffle cage and sluice body are built for years of use.
Inside the sluice, 4 inches of ribbed black matting up front helps with fast gold identification. This is followed by expanded metal over 27 inches of miner’s carpet to help capture and hold gold as material moves through the box. The elongated 45-degree z-riffles are designed to help trap gold during operation.
This 10" mini power sluice works well with a recovery tub (not included) to create a recirculating system.
For best results, classify material down to 1/2" or 1/4" before running it through the sluice. 1/4" classified material is ideal. Adjust the water flow and angle based on the type of material you are processing.
Made to order: Please allow 5–7 days for production before this item is ready to ship.
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Setup Instructions:
- Set the sluice on the stand and make sure it is stable before running material.
- Start with the sluice at about a 15-degree angle, or roughly 1 inch of drop per foot.
- Keep in mind that the ground surface can affect the angle, so adjust the stand as needed.
- Remove the flare and attach the header box when using it as a power sluice.
- Place the pump in a bucket, stream, or tub filled with water.
- For recirculating use, place a recovery tub under the discharge end so the water can be reused.
- To help protect the pump, use a bucket with holes near the top to catch waste material before it reaches the pump.
Recovery Tips:
- Classify material down to 1/2" or 1/4" before running it through the sluice. 1/4" classified material is ideal.
- Once the material is classified, start the unit and add a small handful of material.
- If material runs through too quickly, the angle may be too steep.
- If material moves too slowly or packs up, the angle may not be steep enough.
- When the flow is right, material should move smoothly over each riffle.
- Feed material slowly, about a hand scoop at a time. Avoid feeding full shovel loads, as that may overload the sluice and reduce recovery.
