Sucking Up Huge Gold Nuggets | A Yabbie Pump Test!

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[@TKs3DPrints]

but your sucking of a flat bottom most of the bedrock your sucking off is uneven ground can ya do it again with a load of flat rocks and place the nug between them. though myself i think it will still work.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Makes no difference to what we are talking about. We are talking if the pump looses gold that has been sucked up, not if it cleans the bottom 100%. These are two different questions. The pump will spotlessly clean the bottom if you dedicate the time to preparing the bedrock. And it will hold onto that gold once its in that tube over 6ft.

[@TKs3DPrints]

@@VoGusProspecting true. i should have thought about that. i have seen enough of your videos watching you use it. :) lol

[@shaunfelton2046]

I see your point. I see this as vacuum vs distance. The only real difference an uneven surface could make is how far up the pump the gold would reach before the vacuum would level back to zero, due to the added area of flow.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Exactly, it'll have a maximum pulling distance and that will effect its overall distance.

[@justpanit9872]

Iv actually wondered this myself. If it holds that many grams for 6 feet an with only water, also no other objects in with it to slow it down an hold it inside for longer, So that gold has maximum fall rate an still made the distance. I must say Chris iv never watched anyone play gold long jump before. Cool vid mate 👌

[@TheDeserdog]

I have used and made lots of what you call yabbie pumps. I call them gold suckers. I built and sold over 4000 of them. My favorites are the 2" and 3" super gold suckers. They are a yabbie pump, but there is a 45 degree elbow on the end, and a short 6" nozzle. After the suction stroke, a quick twist of the barrel point the nozzle up, and everything stays inside the barrel until you point the nozzle down. What I like about the super gold suckers is that after testing an area, I can set up a sluice and then use the super gold sucker to directly feed the sluice instead of filling buckets. I have a classifier set at the head of the sluice. Lots of times I would use the 3". You might ask why a 3". Because every rock that it will suck up, I don't have to move by hand.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

For the record, in the four plus years I have been watching you Chris, I have never taken the piss out of you over how you do your thing👍🏻 Your pumping skills are clearly finely honed😁. Fern is adorable as well!

[@virginiarocks]

That puppy is adorable!

[@koalaman9585]

I guarantee every person saying you're loosing gold doesn't even own a pan. Keep doing what your doing mate, its good stuff

[@VoGusProspecting]

Haha, probably.

[@matterbach6200]

yknow i gotta admit... i always thought there were times when it looked like you were losing gold with the yabbie. This was a cool idea for an experiment

[@alfster1969]

Totally awesome yabby demonstration! But more importantly that puppy needs a channel of her own! She is adorable Chris thanks for sharing!

[@kennethhooper7083]

She is a beautiful dog, companion, and friend. And hopefully she'll be able to sneak out gold rocks just like griz. 😊 He's smiling down right now thinking I hope she takes care of my dad.

[@Jib230181]

What a beautiful pup.

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

That’s what I thought. The people saying that you are losing gold with the pump probably don’t even own a pump. You got this man 🤙👊

[@danlindey7368]

Good video. I see it as how much gold you recover with the hand pump compared to how much without the hand pump. Your glass is half full, not half empty.

[@ROKITDOOD]

It appears that the upwards suction is pretty much continuous during the transfer swing . Fern did very well ! She's adorable !

[@ferdburphel2076]

Great demonstration.......well done! At a 6ft pull everything can be socially distanced🙃

[@Mr.JayFrady]

I have wondered this same thing!!! All the videos I've watched you using it ive thought he's losing gold. Watching the water drip between the suction point and pan. The transfer has me cringe!!! Just studying hydrodynamics and watching fluid leak makes me worry!! Inevitability you'll lose something but great video brother. Btw shout out to klesh!!! I bought my first ever paydirt from him and got to pan it with my 7 year old!!!! So happy man. I love yalls videos!! Dan hurd! You! Shane! Pauly! Jeff Williams and jason over at flower gold wizards. Oh and California motherlode!!! Yall got me through my layoff that started a year ago today! Im employed again now thank goodness but honest yall helped me cope and gave me an outlet!!

[@mickjenkins3595]

I’ve only just started prospecting and always had these thoughts if the gold was to heavy for my yabbie pump, your video is a great demonstration showing it in action. Thanks and keep up the great work you are doing, you are awesome.

[@mininhawaiian2911]

Love this vid Show those skeptics how it’s done ✅

[@williamjohnston982]

Been using a homemade plastic version for years, tennis ball and a length of down pipe, never doubted it 👍

[@sk8pkl]

Tenis ball for piston? Pretty nice idea! Ty for sharing!

[@cuban9splat]

Love the new pup. I think you have a winner there LOL. Even if the hand dredge did drop a piece now and then it's quite effective! Good on ya mate. Love the video and your channel. Keep em coming.

[@melissafraser7690]

Lovely to see you training your puppy. Keep those treats flowing!

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

That's impressive results, but the video I commented on you were moving material from one side of your body all the way to the other side (like 2:56) and _nowhere_ near as fast as this (I suspect because you were pretty worn out by that point, not fresh and at home, in controlled conditions), at least a half litre of water had discharged from the nozzle by the point it went in. Also one thing you have to take into consideration here is that using a giant nugget will NOT assist in testing it. The fine gold you deal with mostly does not have the same mass as that giant nugget - meaning the upstroke on that would impart far more inertia into it especially given it's immediacy to the point of suction, giving it more 'hang time' within the barrel before gravity takes over and does what gravity does. You don't know, you _might_ have a picker, or a half dozen 20 mesh or ten 40 mesh's coming up in the last ml of water you're sucking in that barely made it up. And for 20c for a PVC cap end with a 1 inch hole drilled in it (that also significantly improves your suction and allows multiple sized nozzles to get into crevices) to allow you to have a suck side and drop side by rotating the pump is it worth losing even a speck? How many specks over a lifetime, I wonder? It may be nothing, really, all up. I may just be paranoid, the same reason I run a sluice on my sluice so I can prospect while I prospect! But either way I'll get my pump out and throw some mg's of fines up it and post the result on the coming weekend - unfortunately I'll have to borrow your dog for it to be an authentic test. >_>

[@piccolonijel]

Fair examination. I was thinking very similarly that if you loose water, potentially you loose gold. Then we could say also that if you suck some clean water while raising up the pump, as last movement, you can increase your chances of not loosin gold

[@procrastinator1727]

I think it's inevitable that you'll lose some gold during the process which is why it's important to try and position the pan not too far from the extraction point, and also try and limit spillage into the same area so that you improve chances of sucking anything lost back up in successive attempts. It's not as if it all has to be captured in the one attempt, just gotta be thorough. Though I agree using a capped end does offer additional protection and benefits of being able to use nozzles... however in many circumstances it's just far more efficient to clean a bigger area much quicker without any attachments, and then use cap/nozzle to get into smaller cracks/crevices at the very bottom

[@whynotdean8966]

So glad you did this test. It's something that's also been worrying me :) Obviously you're gonna lose some miniscule amount whenever water leaves the tube before it's over the pan. Nothing is ever 100% efficient. But this is closer than I expected!

[@stevenbateman4353]

pretty good review chris as i'm about to use a yabby pump for the first time in a creek

[@Bcc0402]

Pumps do lose gold. I’ve seen a nice picker fall out onto clear bedrock from mine luckily I found it again. My theory is when it sucks up gravel the gold is at the bottom so it’s the last thing into the pump and the first to fall out Think the losses are minimal though

[@sk8pkl]

I always wondered about that. Thanks for demonstration! Appreciated!

[@BeefyPrepperthegolddigger]

Very nice. I love my yabby. Never realized how useful they were until I bought a real one. Thanks for the scientific test.

[@Free_Aussie]

The yabby pump is the weapon. It gets gold off the bottom, you can suck out the gravels in gaps between boulders which can help in removing hard packed gravels to allow the boulders to be moved. If you dont have a yabby pump, get one.

[@petermoncrieff2578]

A yabbie pump is a hand dredge and if you have the experience, practice and have the right motion from suction to pan like Chris has then losses are very minimal just like any high banker, river sluice or a small dredge you are always going to loose a percentage of gold but how much is up to your experience and consistency. Good demonstration Chris 👍

[@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615]

Bro you are starting to get a bunch of subs I can’t wait for you to hit 100k!

[@Chris-vt5zb]

omg fern was so cute ❤

[@alaspooryorick9946]

Watching little Fern sniffing the pool as some thunder rolled in here in Canberra. Was surprised when she didn't flinch... I think that means I need to get more sleep hahaha Love ya work as ever, mate!

[@timmorris1658]

Wow I'm impressed of how far you went and I really appreciate the video because I have always wondered if I was losing gold maybe.. thanks for sharing

[@HeidiConanGoldProspecting]

More a matter of time than distance. Although certainly there is a correlation with distance. Very nice shot of it coming out. I am lucky to find 3 grams in a year, not happening in one piece. This debate is like the dream mat one, super dependant on the actual material and how the miner moves. Basically if your slow with that pump, yes you loose gold. If your quick no worries ❤ I rammble. Cheers guys 🍾

[@andrewgroom1806]

Problem and comments solved. What a simple test to allay my concerns. Well done that fine man.

[@petermoore4313]

Great video, I have always wondered if I'm losing any gold as I'm pumping but reckoned I would just get it out with the next pump. As I'm pumping up much smaller pieces I won't be thinking about it any more. Keep up the great videos and fern is doing very well for 9 weeks.

[@rohantregear3921]

I've thought about this myself and I reckon it's all about momentum. The gold, having a higher density, is more likely to keep moving towards the top of the tube due to the suction force before gravity overcomes that momentum. So it's actually more likely that lighter material will be lost out the end.

[@georginabuziak5110]

LOL...........GOOD JOB BUDDY!!! LOVE the new puppy!!!! How precious!!!

[@donp9492]

That was very convincing. I was wondering about that. Good video .

[@midasmarkprospecting7698]

I need a yabby pump like yours and omg fern is learning quickly good job chris shes so special give her a scratch behindd the ears for me bro

[@terrycurrie6806]

Always wondered about that ....thanks Chris

[@MageeMC]

Another thing to consider is that if the pan or bucket that he's transferring into is in the area that he is cleaning up with the yabbie pump then all he needs to do is work from the outside in and he'll suck up anything that might have dropped out as he comes closer to the bucket.

[@jmakit]

that was a great demo i always wondered about that , and wow Fern you smart little cookie. great trainer too lol

[@seantierney3]

would be interesting to see how close the pump has to be to the nugget in the first place to pick it up. does it have to be right on top or if it is an inch or two away will it still pull it in?

[@joaniemckinney970]

Aw! Good job Fern! Adorable girl! Oh! You too Chris! Good job! Treats all ‘round!

[@aussieauntynette6892]

Some people are never satisfied. You don't have to justify yourself to anyone. So long as you're happy with what you're doing 👍👍 P.S. Fern is growing well 💖 Have a great day 🦘🇦🇺🦘

[@hardrockuniversity7283]

Nice ntest Chris. Pretty definitive.

[@shaunfelton2046]

That’s a fair distance. Was gonna recommend distance between two points but as I was writing, you were already doing it. So basically, in the distance you move from bedrock to pan, you’re not likely to lose anything! Noice!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thats it. You can see it in the slow mo, it takes ages for the water and stuff to start coming back out because its still under suction.

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

Was wounding this very thing just the other day while trying to find plans for one of these. Heading back up to the Yukon this summer

[@markroper9269]

Nice demo! If you are losing gold....it would be minimal.....much like gold you lose off the back end of your sluices. Acceptable. Love your assistant!!

[@dougb3697]

Great vid! I've wondered about this before! Where can I get one of these yabby pumps in the US? Keep up the good work! Always look forward to your vids. Looks like you've got yourself a new prospecting partner! She's a real cutie! So fun.

[@geraldleffew7008]

Dude love watching your videos learn a lot from you Arizona doesn't have a lot of creeps though good luck buddy

[@SkateSoup]

"Smartest girl I know* Last upload, note published in an Oz newspaper about a local youtuber missing with no clues other than a shout of "I heard that" on the afternoon he disappeared. :)

[@johnharrop5530]

My feet are exactly 12" long ,,,atrue foot Funny thing is before I saw you're videos I had a problem where there was just bedrock I thought how would I suck up the materiel off the bottom and I thought of my yabbie pump straight away ,You have shown me the results and they are brilliant,,,thanks Chris and Fern you rock

[@timoffen3615]

Well if Chris says it's Friday then it must be Friday. 2 more days until I have to go back to work😁

[@joediggings844]

Very good test I have always wondered about that! Great job, Could you send a link for those yabbie pumps I would love to buy one

[@darrengolding4083]

That was very interesting how well the yabbie pump works

[@jonathanbrewer3051]

Fern was a baby!!! I’m glad I clicked to watch!!!

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

great video have been very curious about yabbi pump loss.

[@randylewis3080]

There is always some one who thinks they can tell you that you are doing it wrong. Who cares you are more than likely getting 2+ the times of shiney than them. But it keeps you interesting - keep up the good videos.

[@stevepunter3704]

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION 👍🍻🇳🇿. I have always wondered about this, now I know 💪.

[@rcs368]

Great video as usual Chris. Fern is so frigging cute.

[@DJ-ze9ze]

Hahahaha if your finding that many big nuggets you have other problems like filling legal clams and getting big equipment lol that was great and so true tho.

[@danvigue2238]

Hey I have a big question I need a jaw crusher I found the gold rat one and almost $500us for what I'm doing I think I should look for a second hand belt driven crushers... I have tested the ground in 20 spots in one acre. And we are averaging 5.3 ounces per ton.... So I'm really excited to find equipment but I'm in Maine in the USA. There really has never been mining in my state except small operations but there is Beautiful gold here.......

[@RoosKohn]

Hey Chris it’s been a while. I was thinking about you today and how much fun you had digging up pennies around a football field with Grizzly always staring. So I dropped by to check in. I’m so glad you gave a new friend. Fern seems like a wise young and upcoming site manager. He chose well ending up in your care. Hope you are fine Love Rosie

[@dennisflemming826]

Well done people who thing that won’t work don’t get centric energy! Once drawn up the gold’s mass will probably slam it into the piston before it fall back cheers

[@ivxxdiesel36]

Liked for Fern, but also a very interesting test. I wonder if the results would be the same with smaller gold/flour gold.

[@brandonjackson1434]

My homemade doesn't work that well where did you get the yabby pump

[@gold-diggersanonymous1085]

Only people who do not have a yabbie pump, or build one themselves would ask that question in the first place... couch prospecters so to say! Anyway, great little video! well done!! cheers

[@edwardmcbain5730]

Good show.well done.Will it hold a 5ounce nuggrt I doubt it.But that is not the point.

[@andrewpotter2285]

Funny,I ordered a yabby yesterday 👋🏻😎

[@jamesmagmer8929]

Well done mate! Now go get another😁

[@slackwatters9604]

Nice even with a small one that's like a foot and a half. The only time I ever fear that I'm going to lose something is when I screw up and I pause for some reason in the middle I just all falls out but I lose everything at that point

[@slackwatters9604]

She's already got a higher IQ than half the people I know

[@bikerjon8934]

And then some.

[@paulburton896]

Well that proved......dont have ya pan to far away if your losing gold out the end of ya pump 🤪 good job Chris 👊

[@svthorasailing4868]

Awesome test,I’ve been wondering also,that’s it I’m buying one,little Grizzly is cool buy the way,cheers.

[@BEEutifulProduce]

I made a hand dredge using PVC pipe because I'm too tall for a yabby pump and I also made different size connections and I found my first nugget using that hand dredge a 3 grammar👍😁

[@bigredracer7848]

305👍's up VGP thanks again for having us all along with you

[@sm0lltiddiemaid290]

Thanks that answered a huge amount for me ⛏🤘

[@petercooper3585]

And that answers the question So,so,simple👍

[@GR19611]

I am just pleased that you get gramage every now and then and not just fines.

[@709badwolf]

answers that question,, ,,thanks! 👍

[@davidd.wrightsr.9828]

great job! A smart test!

[@itsme-uj6pg]

We use them to get lugworm here in the uk. They can suck up whatever will fit om the hole. Even sucked up a lead fishing weigh.

[@jacquesjackcoomans2295]

Dude, the pup is cute as F%$k, I know nothing will ever replace good ol' Grizzy dude, and that still is, even after my letter, the saddest thing ever, but damn did I say how cute that pup is. Take care buddy and keep the vids coming. P.S. about the naysayers and those who know better, stick to what you do best and what you have done till now, your constintancy has proved itself time and time again, no need to change a thing

[@thesurfingprospector6345]

Yes mate you can pump it up Over a meter easy If you know what your doing ay You must keep pressure on at the handle And let it fall not push it out A reducer helps heaps to hold it in too Like the one I gave you from busted knuckles These are so good for small crevices How good is Fern getting in her training Well done mate if your training her If not AWSOME job from them I know how to train dogs Even to talk Get her up to your throat And hold her throat against yours Then in a doggy moan voice say the word you want Like good morning Or hello they will pick it up I trained my blue healer to do this In less than three months Best in their younger years ok Have fun as I know you do mate Keep up the amazing videos mate CrouchOz

[@mustafaadamjee9863]

damn i’m early! love your vids mate!

[@fredrichardson9761]

I think that's pretty convincing - if the gold gets into the yabby pump it takes some time to come out. The harder part is getting told into the yabby pump 🤣

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

id like you to watch aussie bloke prospector as you often collect flower gold. its incorperating a concrete vibrator into his sluice to increase efficiency id like your take on this, seems to work exceptionally

[@patrossi7291]

I have just been watching your set of 5 videos re Dad’s gold. You showed an absolutely beautiful Grizz T-shirt sent to you by Sharon (I think her name was). Did she ever contact you back re producing these T-shirts? As I would be proud to wear one in memory of the wonderful Grizz dog. Please advise if these can be purchased.

[@pfineyut]

That is one cute puppy.

[@petten33]

Ignore the negative Nancy's, Chris. Btw, your new pup is so cute! 🇨🇦🥋😊

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Good morning Chris. Great video. Please stay safe and healthy and take care of yourself and your family. To all members also. Ttyl my friend. ☺☺☺😇😇😇

[@AyouGuysProspectingTM]

Awesome video Chris love the lil one soo cute

[@chrisfrench2019]

Great info for shiny hello fern

[@susanmahaffey3922]

such a beautiful puppy

[@markdahlberg9381]

Well said Chris, no ifs or buts from me...

[@annedunn5859]

love your new dog.

[@auca]

how long is the yabby pump that you use? there are models of 75 centimeters (29 inches) and another of one meter (39 inches)

[@markfryer9880]

Get the one that feels most comfortable for your height as you will be working from your feet or down a few inches. If you are working on rocks and boulders then the shorter one is probably more handy.

[@BreakingWildGaming]

Maybe Fern is the second smartest girl you know. Zoe may want to challenge that comment. 😂😂

[@VoGusProspecting]

She already has, the court has sided with my original statement. Zoe retains the prettiest title.

[@roymanewell4958]

interesting could you try it with a gold ring cheers..

[@stevencox75]

hugs, thank you