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Crevis sucker - Ideas
jase265  
Posted : Tuesday, 9 August 2016 7:55:38 PM(UTC)
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Hi people. I want to make but may have to buy
A crevis sucker that can fit in narrow and very deep crevices.I did find one a guy makes and sells in the state's. But was just thinking if anyone has plan a or ideas .I also have a smaller one I made so have an idea how they work.
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Posted : Tuesday, 9 August 2016 8:23:37 PM(UTC)
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Hi Dandior sells them on this forum, I brought one from him it works great he is in rangiora ?
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jase265  
Posted : Tuesday, 9 August 2016 11:19:48 PM(UTC)
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I know the ones you mean as I have one.really need something with a wand that can reach 6to ten feet down about one inch pipe.as it's very narrow and deep.
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Posted : Wednesday, 10 August 2016 12:13:53 AM(UTC)
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I imagine suction at that length could be an issue. Good chance heavies won't make it all the way up so will drop back down. Sounds like you need something motorised like a bilge pump.
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Posted : Wednesday, 10 August 2016 3:00:15 PM(UTC)
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That is very deep, they'd need to be small pieces and or the end would need to be sealed well against the bedrockto maintain suction.
Or as Gavin said some major suction power, especially if they were larger nuggets.

If the cracks are straight enough, a claw grip might be better:
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nevermind, these can go around corners too
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Posted : Wednesday, 10 August 2016 11:04:02 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: jase265 Go to Quoted Post
Hi people. I want to make but may have to buy
A crevis sucker that can fit in narrow and very deep crevices.I did find one a guy makes and sells in the state's. But was just thinking if anyone has plan a or ideas .I also have a smaller one I made so have an idea how they work.


Ji Jase

have you seen this one? http://www.paydirt.co.nz...evice-sucker-design.aspx
or Gold Prospecting, Fossicking and Mining » Equipment » Yet another crevice sucker design

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