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gavin
#1 Posted : Tuesday, 27 April 2010 4:11:04 p.m.(UTC)
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Came across this interesting creation while searching the web:

http://www.mdpub.com/vacpack/index.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/A-gas-powered-vacuum-cleaner-for-use-in-gold-prosp/

I imagine it becomes pretty heavy once it has a full load!

Pity there's no follow-up after he's given it a go. Assuming he took it for a spin in the end.

His recirculating sluice box probably work a bit better though...
http://www.mdpub.com/sluice/index.html
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, 28 April 2010 6:47:12 a.m.(UTC)
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Hi Gav, Thanks for that. Only bummer was that my eyes got distracted by the chicks on the right hand side. Wasnt all thaty bad though. LOL LOL :) :)
I have made my own leave blower vac but never used it out in the field. I would rather carry in a little dredge. These are more suited to dry areas like in Arizona & desert areas. The sluice looks pretty good though
Did you get my PM?

JW :)
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, 28 April 2010 9:15:28 a.m.(UTC)
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Sorry for super fast reply - being naughty and looking at forums from work again...

PM? Private mail I guess? Just looked - last mail I had off you was on the 19th. Something gone astray? Sometimes paydirt mails take a while to arrive due to the hosting company's mail server being a bit slow at times. Usually never longer than an hour though. Will check again tonight ;)
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, 28 April 2010 1:46:30 p.m.(UTC)
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Hi JW,

No private mail has turned up for me - lost to the ether? :(

Easy to resend?

Gav
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