calgeologist Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 As the title indicates this weekend I am looking to try out dry washing for the first time. My mining buddy picked one up earlier this spring and we are pumped to try it out. Coming to CA from another state means that I don't have many opportunities to mine. My question is regarding how dry does the dirt need to be? I saw that it rained a little bit in the foothills this past week and now I'm concerned that the dirt may be too wet. Any advice and tips are greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Solitude Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 As dry as possible as the more moisture the material has in it the less efficient the dry-washer will operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Its not dry enough right now. It's even raining a little today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgeologist Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks guys. Bummer guess will just stick with the detector. Also good to hear from you Steve. Hope things are well with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Down in the Southern California areas, Randsberg, Barstow, Dale and Potholes its dry enough right now to run a Blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 My grandfather used to take old hood and trunk lids from old cars, and dry the dirt on them. Back in the 40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Prospector Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 11 hours ago, Sourdough Scott said: My grandfather used to take old hood and trunk lids from old cars, and dry the dirt on them. Back in the 40's. Great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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