Description
Switchback Clean-Up Sluice Box Kit - Dream Mat | High-Yield Gold Recovery System
The Next Evolution in Fine Gold Recovery
Upgrade your gold mining setup with the Switchback Clean-Up Sluice, the superior successor to the famous Boss Sluice. Engineered for the serious prospector who demands perfection, the Switchback is a complete, recirculating cleanup system designed to capture the finest flour gold that other systems miss.
By combining two distinct capture zones—a 4" x 16" No Flare Sluice and a 6" x 12" Sluice Mat—this system offers an extended recovery path, ensuring that your concentrates are processed thoroughly. Whether you are processing bank-run material or refining heavy concentrates, the Switchback gives you total control over your water flow and classification.
Why Choose the Switchback?
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Dual-Mat Technology: This kit integrates two Dream Mat products into one streamlined system. The primary 4x16 stage handles the initial feed, while the secondary 6x12 stage (a custom cut-down version of our 6x16 mat) acts as the ultimate catch-all safety zone. Lower mat widens 2" to slow that impossible gold down to settle out for recovery.
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Precision Classification: Includes a standard 1/16" screening grate, allowing you to classify material instantly as it enters the header box.
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Total Flow Control: Powered by a high-output 750 GPH 12V Pump, coupled with a Variable Flow Valve. You can dial in the water speed to the perfect "sweet spot" for your specific mat profile.
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De-Mag Ready: Designed with future expansion in mind, the Switchback features options for attaching magnetic separating tools to further purify your final cleanup.
Select Your Recovery Style: Two Powerful Variants
We offer the Switchback in two distinct configurations to match your prospecting style. Both variants include the full hardware kit (Pump, Hose, Valve, Header Box, Grate, and Clips).
Option 1: The Micro-Dredge Edition (High Speed)
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Configuration: Both the 4x16 and 6x12 mats utilize the Micro-Dredge Dream Mat profile.
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Best For: Prospectors who want to process material fast.
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Key Benefit: The Micro-Dredge profile is designed to handle increased feed rates. With over 2x the holding capacity of previous designs, the hydro-cyclone vortex cells spin material aggressively, locking gold deep into the mat while ejecting waste. It allows you to power through concentrates without fear of clogging.
Option 2: The Micro Edition (High Precision)
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Configuration: Both the 4x16 and 6x12 mats utilize the classic Micro Dream Mat profile.
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Best For: Meticulous finishing and visual inspection.
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Key Benefit: This "All-Micro" setup is optimized for extreme fine gold recovery. The fluid dynamics allow you to see the gold sitting in the mat without the migration issues found in traditional ribbed mats. It is the ultimate "indicator" setup for ensuring zero loss.
Standard Pack Features
Every Switchback Clean-Up Sluice comes ready to run with the following components:
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Sluice Configuration: 4x16 No Flare Sluice Box + 6x12 Sluice Mat.
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Header Box: Custom-designed with a 1/16" screening grate for integrated classification.
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Water System: 750 GPH Pump (12V) with alligator clips for easy battery connection.
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Flow Control: Variable Flow Valve to fine-tune water velocity.
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Plumbing: Three foot 1-1/8" bilge hose and fittings included.
Specifications
Assembled System Dimensions:
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Length: 21"
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Height: 9"
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Width: 8 1/8"
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Primary Sluice Dimensions: 16" Long x 4" Wide
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Secondary Mat Dimensions: 12" Long x 6" Wide
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Pump Capacity: 750 GPH (Gallons Per Hour)
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Screening: 1/16" Mesh Grate
Important Longevity & Care
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UV and Heat Warning: Extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and heat can cause rapid deterioration of 3D-printed plastic components (such as the header box). This can lead to discoloration, cracks, or warping. Always store your Switchback in a cool, shaded environment when not in use. This is intended to be an In-door product or "under cover" if used outside.
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Mat Imperfections: The complex profiles of Dream Mats may occasionally contain small air bubbles, or the urethane may experience color fading over time. These are purely cosmetic and do not affect the superior gold recovery performance.
Disclaimer
Product Substitutions: To ensure timely delivery, we reserve the right to substitute electrical, plumbing, or hardware components with products of equivalent or superior quality.
Electrical Returns: All sales of electrical components (pumps) are final. Please ensure compatibility before ordering.
Stop losing gold to your tailings. Upgrade to the Switchback Clean-Up Sluice and turn your concentrates into cash!
