The First Launch

Explaining the first launch of the dredge at a location with gold is on one of the most difficult things to explain in writing. Every launch is different and every almost pre-defined by the nature of the layout of the stream you would pick to use a dredge. Nonetheless there are some basic rules and they should help with launching.

An effective dredging operation starts at home when the trip is being planned. What you decide to take along with you such as camping equipment and supplies is not part of the actual dredging however, this decision also establishes a lot how much other equipment can be carried so the only thing we can suggest to you is to think it over well and decide carefully.

Most dredgers avoid taking too many camping supplies because they are more interested in taking along more tools. Besides the dredge the other supplies you will need for the dredge are gas and oil. In the case of oil you can drain the oil from the engine and refill it when you arrive to the location you are going to dredge in. why? Well, oil has a tendency of splashing around and is able to get into the piston and carburetion area of the engine when it is being loaded and unloaded and this can cause problems with the engine starting up. Therefore refilling it at the dredging location prevents this problem from occurring

In most cases the quality of the gasoline is good in smaller towns however it is possible that there may be gas stations that do not have the specific type of gasoline you are looking for. For this reason whether the engine of the dredge is full or not you should always make sure to take along enough for several complete changes just in case.

Apart from fuel, another thing to consider for a dredging operation is a good supply of tools that you need in order to work on the engine and dredge. The basics though consist of pliers, some screwdrivers and a crescent wrench. There are also tool kits at can be found in hardware stores that have all of the most important items in them.

Besides taking tools along with you, make sure you also take along a good supply of nuts, bolts, wire, little bits of chain, and any other things that may seem useful when you do not have access to a hardware store. Think about this point very well when considering what you could need while out on the field.