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Pumps for a Highbanker - information and questions
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<blockquote data-quote="DrDuck" data-source="post: 590052" data-attributes="member: 158"><p>Thornado pumps are reliable and effective, but rather heavy, weighing in at 14kg for the 1.5 inch pump most suitable for prospecting use. I once had a very similar Rato, but that seems to have disappeared from their range. </p><p></p><p>The Honda WX10 has the fuel tank on the bottom of the pump and experienced users tell me that fuel can get very hot or even boil with prolonged use. However, it is only 6.1kg, so less than half the weight of the Thornado. For short sessions with a smaller sluice or highbanker it will work well.</p><p></p><p>I reckon the WX15 is the best balance between capacity, weight (9.1 kg, so around 5 kg lighter than the Thornado) and reliability. Fuel tank is at the top of the pump. Weight is important as the best gold comes from places requiring a walk. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DrDuck, post: 590052, member: 158"] Thornado pumps are reliable and effective, but rather heavy, weighing in at 14kg for the 1.5 inch pump most suitable for prospecting use. I once had a very similar Rato, but that seems to have disappeared from their range. The Honda WX10 has the fuel tank on the bottom of the pump and experienced users tell me that fuel can get very hot or even boil with prolonged use. However, it is only 6.1kg, so less than half the weight of the Thornado. For short sessions with a smaller sluice or highbanker it will work well. I reckon the WX15 is the best balance between capacity, weight (9.1 kg, so around 5 kg lighter than the Thornado) and reliability. Fuel tank is at the top of the pump. Weight is important as the best gold comes from places requiring a walk. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. [/QUOTE]
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