6" Highbanker Hopper Conversion Kits | Upgrade Your Sluice Box
Transform Your Sluice into a Mini Highbanker!
Unlock the power of highbanking without the complete investment! Our 6" Highbanker Hopper Kit provides everything you need to effortlessly transform your favorite 6" Dream Mat sluice into a versatile Mini Highbanker.
If you already own one of our 6" sluices, a compatible leg kit, or even one of our complete 6" cleanup systems, this hopper is designed to fit right into place. You'll be highbanking in no time flat, realizing amazing cost savings by leveraging your existing gold mining equipment!
🛠 Choose Your Configuration
We offer this upgrade in two configurations to suit your gear needs:
Option 1: Hopper Only
Perfect for the prospector who already has a water supply system.
Includes the 6" Hopper unit, plumbing, spray bars, and mounting hardware. You supply the pump and hose.
Option 2: Hopper Kit (With Pump)
The turnkey solution for immediate action.
Get everything in the standard hopper kit, plus a complete high-flow water delivery system. This variant includes:
2000 GPH Pump: A high-output 12V pump capable of moving the material you need.
Variable Flow Ball Valve: Gives you precise control over water flow for optimal classification and recovery.
Heavy-Duty Bilge Hose: Includes 5 feet of 1-1/8" hose to connect your pump directly to the header.
Key Features & Components
Durable Construction: Built from robust 16-gauge aluminum with a premium powder coat finish for lasting durability in the field.
Optimized Water Delivery: Features a 1-1/8" hose connection and advanced dual Blast Nozzle plumbing with a wrap-around spray bar system, ensuring powerful and even water distribution.
Efficient Material Processing: Equipped with a 5/16" hopper screen (expanded metal) and miner's moss to effectively diffuse splash within the hopper, promoting smooth material flow.
Complete Hardware: Includes 1/4" hardware screws for mounting and a mat clamp to secure your Dream Mat (Dream Mat not included with hopper).
Quick & Easy Integration
Simply match drill 4 holes in your existing sluice box, mount the hopper, and you're ready for powerful sluicing!
The Fit: The header unit measures approximately 5-15/16" wide to slip perfectly into a standard 6" wide sluice box.
Sealing: For looser fitting boxes or older models, a small amount of silicone or gasketing may be needed for a watertight seal.
Installation: Drilling will be required to mount this hopper into various existing sluice systems.
Variations: Hardware and fittings may vary depending on supplier availability.
Compatibility: Designed specifically for 6" sluices. Please measure your equipment before ordering.
Upgrade your gold prospecting capabilities today! Transform your standard sluice into a high-performance mini highbanker and maximize your gold recovery efforts.
