Backpacker Hand Held Suction Dredge for Gold

  Gold Nugget Sucker Made by gold prospectors for gold prospectors This hand operated gold dredge (sometimes called a gold sniper) is made of 2 inch PVC pipe The Ball-handle is made High Density plastic. 3/4" x 8.5" nozzle: Perfect for crevicing and sniping. Total length is about 30 inches. Vacuum chamber is 1.5" x 18" inches. Total weight of the unit is only 1.75 pounds. The non-motorized suction dredge makes it perfect for places where you cannot use motorized dredges (check local laws). Narrow nozzle allows you to get deep inside cracks in bedrock to get told that was previously out of reach.  This is the smaller backpacker which is perfect for hiking in or stowing away. Note: If the nugget sucker loses suction or is too difficult to operate, you may need to tighten the wing nut inside the suction chamber.  To do this, simply pull the suction nozzle off the unit and while holding the black knob attached to the end of the rod tightly with one hand, use your other hand or some lon