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How do I clean clay out of the 5mm mesh?
XP Metal Detectors 15" Gold Classifier (5mm Mesh)
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Open May 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM
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May 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Clay and decomposed rock can clog the 5mm mesh when working certain bench deposits or creek gravels with high clay content. To clear the screen, submerge the classifier in water and agitate it to break apart the clay balls, or use a small brush to scrub the mesh from the underside. Some prospectors carry a spray bottle to wet down dry material before classification, which helps prevent clay from binding to the screen in the first place. After a session, rinse the classifier thoroughly and let it dry before stacking it with your other pans to prevent residual clay from hardening on the mesh.
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XP Metal Detectors 15" Gold Classifier (5mm Mesh)
The XP 15-inch classifier with 5mm mesh is a stackable sieving pan designed for gold prospectors who run the XP Batea pan system. Prospectors working stream gravels or bench deposits need multi-stage classification to separate fine gold from larger rocks and debris, and this classifier adds a second...
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