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    • 8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment
    • 8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment
    • 8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment
    • 8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment
    • 8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment
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    8" Highbanker Hopper for Sluice Box | Gold Mining Equipment

    Vendor:Prospectors Dream Type:Gold Highbanker
    SKU: 8-HB-HOPPER
    Regular Price $290.00
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    Variant: 8" High Banker Hopper

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    8" Highbanker Hopper Conversion Kits | Upgrade Your Sluice Box to a HIGHBANKER!

     

    Transform Your Sluice into a Mini Highbanker!

    Unlock the power of highbanking without the complete investment! Our 8" Highbanker Hopper Kit provides everything you need to effortlessly transform your favorite 8" Dream Mat sluice box into a versatile Mini Highbanker.

    If you already own one of our 8" sluices, a compatible leg kit, or even one of our complete 8" cleanup systems, this hopper is designed to fit right into place. You'll be highbanking in no time flat, realizing amazing cost savings by leveraging your existing gold mining equipment!


     

    🛠 Choose Your Configuration

    We offer this upgrades to suit your gear needs:

     

    Option 1: Hopper Only

    Perfect for the prospector who already has a water supply system.

    Includes the 8" Hopper unit, plumbing, Dual-Blast spray bar, and mounting hardware. You supply the pump and hose. We recommend a 1-1/2 to 2" gas water pump.

     

    Accessories; Rear leg kit

    Add the rear leg kit if you want a longer base to be more stable, If your high banker box is under 4 ft, you may want to have your legs go off the back to allow for the Center of Gravity in your box be more towards the center of the sluice.


     

    Key Features & Components

    • Durable Construction: Built from robust 16-gauge aluminum with a premium powder coat finish for lasting durability in the field.

    • Efficient Material Processing: Equipped with a hopper screen crash pad and miner's moss to effectively diffuse splash within the hopper, promoting smooth material flow. 1/4" grizzly slots for classifying. Jarvine riffle w/ miners moss below to slow down your gold & catch pickers & diffuse your flow.

    • Complete Hardware: Includes 1/4" hardware screws for mounting and a mat clamp to secure your Dream Mat (Dream Mat not included with hopper). Loosen 2 bolts & lift up clamp & mat slides out.


     

    Quick & Easy Integration

    Simply match drill 4 holes in your existing sluice box, mount the hopper, and you're ready for powerful sluicing!

    • The Fit: The header unit measures approximately 7-15/16" wide to slip perfectly into a standard 8" wide sluice box.

    • Sealing: For looser fitting boxes or older models, a small amount of silicone or gasketing may be needed for a watertight seal.


     

    Specifications

     

    Feature

    Detail

    Material

    16 Gauge Aluminum

    Finish

    Powder Coated

    Hopper Width

    approx. 7-15/16" (Fits 8" Sluice)

    Screen Size

    1/4" Expanded Metal

    Hose Connection

    1-1/2"

    Pump Recommendations

    1-1/2" to 2" gas pump


     

    Important Notes

    • Installation: Drilling will be required to mount this hopper into various existing sluice systems.

    • Variations: Hardware and fittings may vary depending on supplier availability.

    • Compatibility: Designed specifically for 8" sluices. Please measure your equipment before ordering.

    Upgrade your gold prospecting capabilities today! Transform your standard sluice into a high-performance mini highbanker and maximize your gold recovery efforts.

     

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