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Turn a two inch trash pump into a dredge2/10/2024 This will allow you to run your engine less than full throttle and still have REALLY good suction. you always want to overpower your unit with psi. (for lack of a better word) This gives them higher pressure. High pressure pumps have different “water moving” parts with tighter tolerances. But you’ll probably replace some of what it comes with. it comes with just about everything you need to get “started”. We like the Champion 2″ as far as “cheap pumps” go. Rocks, sand and gravel, up to about 1/4″ – 1/2″ can pass through these based on the pump. Most 2″ and 3” semi trash pumps are rated about 35 – 42 psi. Semi trash pumps will move large amounts of water with not too much PSI. Semi trash pumps and high pressure pumps. There are really two types of pumps for prospectors. I wish you had a link under the “pump section” on all of your Highbankers of the recommended Pump that will work for dredging also with your Highbankers. I then realized that some of the Trash Pumps only have 38psi. Is this because of the PSI? The HydroForce Nozzles require 40psi. You state in your video that a Semi-Trash pump will not work for dredging. I'll be happy to consider any other options or information you all provide.We get a lot of “pump” questions, so I figured I’d grab some posts from the last year and put them into this post. Is that the way to go and, if so, how do I reduce my outlet hose from my pump from 4" to 2"? Any web links to recommended products would be appreciated. Biggest I can find is a 4" nozzle with a 2" inlet. So I'm thinking about buying a pre-made jet nozzle. I tried building a venturi from PVC based on what I'd read but it was big, unwieldy and ultimately blew apart. Then I started reading about venturi nozzles and that seems to be the better way to go so that the mud/sand doesn't run through the pump. I was originally just planning on using the intake hose and strainer to suck up the mud/sand and move it about 100 feet onshore. I've read and read and read but am still not sure what I should do so I'm hoping some of you will lend me some advice, especially since I won't be your competition! There seems to be more useful information on your website than anywhere else I've found. I'm not interested in prospecting for gold but I'm interested in dredging muck and sand from around my dock.
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