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Hand Pump
Bikerman  
Posted : Wednesday, 2 February 2011 4:04:33 AM(UTC)
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Hmmm...this could be handy out in the field...
http://www.dbestpump.com/index-3.html

Bit pricey but still...
http://www.handpumps.com/crankez.htm

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kiwijw  
Posted : Wednesday, 2 February 2011 11:27:49 AM(UTC)
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I wonder how it would do under a bit of pressure, like trying to run a suction nozzle or power jet. Looks all right for lifting water to run through a sluice box or high banker.

JW
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Posted : Wednesday, 2 February 2011 2:53:39 PM(UTC)
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lol you,z are crazy now winding that thing all day would be hard work....
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Posted : Wednesday, 2 February 2011 4:35:58 PM(UTC)
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Well in my virtual world here,i have been trying to make a list of gear to take out with me when i get the chance to get outinto the wild,you know keep it nice and light,but it looks like a mule has to be added to the list to carry it all lol,and the times i been to newzealand i have never seen a mule anywhere,any ideas you guys.
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kiwijw  
Posted : Wednesday, 2 February 2011 11:43:58 PM(UTC)
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The only bonus of this pump is that it would be quiet & that in itself could be useful in a small creek where you arent really supposed to be. You know what I mean??
Mem, It sounds like you are going to need a truck to cart all your gear. Keep it simple mate

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mem  
Posted : Thursday, 3 February 2011 1:52:22 AM(UTC)
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Ohh well i better pack my camo stuff in as well,yeh i get what you mean about being quite john.
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Lammerlaw  
Posted : Wednesday, 8 June 2011 3:49:41 PM(UTC)
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Interesting and I could surely think of it as having a great deal of value for gold mining applications - I could see it as marvellous for supplying water up to a canvas lined or plastic lined temporary holding dam or to a 44gallon drum to run a cradle so that the cradle has a constant supply of water without any need to transfer the water to it in the manner the old timers...and me later on...did.
In short I like it.
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simon  
Posted : Wednesday, 8 June 2011 5:01:18 PM(UTC)
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re: guy trying to sell his "dbest pump":

i've seen this before. the guy's nuts. up the ladder there's hardly any flow left. and what if he gets his drill wet. love how he demonstrates so well how fast u actually need to spin the handle to get a decent flow. good for a laugh but dunno if i'd buy it. or even try to make a cheap ripoff.

i guess it may have its uses. any ideas?
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Posted : Thursday, 9 June 2011 12:05:53 PM(UTC)
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G'day Simon, Yer I have seen that too. I wasnt too impressed either. But as Lammerlaw said it would be ok for getting water up to a water storage area or if you are working a higher bank deposit away from the river then you could pump the water to you sluice box.

JW :)

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