@@Gary-li2px The older it is, the better it smells. Ah yes, Saugus Speedway. A lot of old time racers got their start there. I was last there some 30 years ago. Now it is just a swap meet venue. So sad.

@@redwhiteblue7831 it sure was.

@@hardrockuniversity7283 It almost looks like some ancient Chinese throwing weapon that would disembowel your enemies horse. I was looking at the bigger ones but the water requirements exceeded my capacity. It is a cute little bugger and it came off of the old generator so it fit in my budget.

I had not considered that possibility. 😊 I think you are onto something. Further research is required.

@@minerjim1531 The static head pressure is 120 psi but the dynamic pressure runs between 20 to 40. Once the spring is running at full flow I should have 90 Psi (dynamic). I guess in summer I should not expect too much. I have also ignored the “Q factor” (flow resistance of the pipe) to a large extent. I have 1.5 inch pipe for 1/2 mile than 3/4 inch for 500 feet. I may have a restriction at the inlet as well. 👍 All in all not to bad. Free electricity is getting to be worth its weight in ….. electrons.

The guy at the shop said I didn’t have the correct shims. I think by “shims” he meant “training or experience”.

@@dustinwalker5481 That’s me. Thanks for subscribing.

@@WildernessMedic someday I will die, just not today.

@@Grant-e3c it is always cool in the tunnel. It’s just a bit humid. The first 40 feet or so has a lot of flying bugs because we still have water flowing out. It does make a nice refuge from the heat.

Yes, the old generator was not well isolated from the water hence the mineral build up. It was mounted horizontally which let water leak past the worn out seal. The manufacturer suggests you mount it vertically with a solid boundary layer between the water zone and the generator.

Thanks, will do!

@@ahmetozdemir7173 Gold can be found in many sizes within rock. In my area the gold is usually microfine gold. If you do see gold in a rock it may be of varying color. This all depends on what other minerals are alloyed with the gold. Many times the gold will be a secondary value in a rock. By this I mean it may have more of one mineral alloyed with the gold. In the case of ionic gold, it could be a brown or black color. This is where chemical analysis comes in handy.

All the new ones have that tag. I think the old steel was not as brittle as todays.

Yes you can store it. During World War II, two Nobel prize winners in Germany gave their gold medallions to a chemist who dissolve them in aqua Regia. He did this to prevent the government from taking the gold. After the war he precipitated out the gold and the metals were restruck into the Nobel Prize metals. Keep in mind that these are strong acids, store them safely and appropriately. I neutralize the nitric and use my chloroauric acid to test my stannous. I made it 2years ago. Still works.

I agree.

I used to work at a wrecking yard . I worked there for 10 years. It was my first real job. I loved it. This Jeep was the first new car my wife bought, 30 years ago. I have to keep it in good condition. She would not approve of a used rear end. Happy wife, happy life. I do appreciate the suggestion.

Good point.

I am sure Otis Lewis and Milt Walters would have known you. There is so much history up here but little tangible evidence left of it. Thank you.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 i cant remember the names or exact dates ( you know hippiew times). the dude that owned the claims was an ex antiques dealer from the san fran area. he sad he inherited it. his wife was about 16 and the had a new baby. i lived in the bunkhouse with a another guy that wa about 35 or so. I was 16. lots of good stories. if you care.

You are welcome.

An ultrasonic cleaner probably would work well but I don’t have one…. yet. I’ll look for Superzilla. I have been using PB blaster and WD 30.

Thank you HunnyBunny. He was a mensch.

Yes you are correct. If there is gold in solution the spot will not change once the nitric is neutralized but will still leave color. It is not the best test but it is cheep.

I have not found any mercury in this mine. They used to use mercury up here in the old days so there might be some in the tailings. I have not tested those yet.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 If you had the ore assayed, look into the results for traces of mercury. If you have not, there is a really simple way to check reddish rocks for mercury by roasting them in a steel reflux. If you are nor familiar with this, its really just a steel pipe, some ore, a really hot fire, and a pipe that cools the vapors until they condense back into liquid mercury, into a cup. A whole lot of old timers did this as its pretty much the cheapest, and most cost effective to do it as a private miner. If you are worried about oxides, when you crush the ore, put some crushed charcoal in with it and that will soak up some of the oxygen.

I have a seasonal stream. We tap it at the spring to provide water most of the year.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 Is it coming from the mine? Or is it just runoff? If its coming from the mine, you could build a cistern inside the mine and make it hold way more water over a much longer time. Actually, with just some good liner, you could do the same to a limited extent, even outside of the mine. Its just better and less trouble with the BLM if its done inside the mine. (~_^)-b

It is from a spring 1/4 mile up the canyon.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 Can you capture spare water without too much pain from the BLM or other untowards agencies giving you grief?

If I stop the excess water the Forest Service will get upset that the water at the campground 1.5 miles downstream has stopped. I have 2 2500 gal tanks and the spring runs all year. With a 1/4 mile of 1.5 inch pipe running from the spring and a 200 ft elevation change I get about 85 psi of head pressure on the main line.

That is our “look what the cat brought in” camera.

This is why I was late to your stream.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 You had a good reason for bring tardy at least. Excused late to class.

It’s good to hear that I’m not the only one with this problem.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 No sir you are not! Only difference is that the flapper broke out of my cat door ages ago. I just have a piece of carpet in there now.

My cat door is a few years old but the plastic is still flexible enough to bend….for now.

They were casing the joint as a Doordash? That’s clever.

Thank you. I try to keep things lite and humorous.

The snow was 2 weeks ago. Any time is fine. Your people are welcome up here.

Me and my brothers would love to visit Lars!

It doesn’t put out enough power to bother with it. 24 volts at 2 amps is not good enough. Good idea though. A hydro turbine would be nice.

Thank you. I finally made it.

I have one later on. I’ll do a comparison in the next video I do.

Looking forward to it 😀

I’ll give it a try.

@@thisoldminewithlars5324 It is surprising how well it can work.