The previous dredge had been subjected to corrosion which reduced the metal thickness of the floats after the number of years. Painting the inside of the floats for additional corrosion resistance.In addition, some of the options to meet RCYC’s specific needs include: There are also external floodlights for lighting up the work area. The engine compartment is equipped with floodlights. The roof is removable for major service for pump or diesel engines. The engine and pump compartments are equipped with sliding doors for security. Machinery guards are installed over all shafts. The electrical system uses a 24 volt 95 amp alternator. Winch capacity is 200 feet of 3/8” cable. Hydraulic winches are used for raising the ladder and swinging the dredge. It will pass a particle size of 4 inches. The main dredge pump a Matseo Minerals Pump rated at 160 TDH at 2,500 gallons per minute. This is connected to a hydraulic pump which rotates a 30 inch cutter head through a hydraulic motor. The dredge has a 250 horsepower ACERT C7 Caterpillar diesel engine for primary power. RCYC’s dredge is an 8 inch Badger suction dredge manufactured in Michigan by DSC (Dredge Supply Company) located in Louisiana. An email will go out asking for volunteers to serve on the various committees. For example, the long sections of pipe on the bank have been cut up so that they weigh no more than 30 lbs. Much of the heavy work activities have been redesigned so that all of our members (including our women members) can participate. An initial work party sets up the discharge piping to get things started. There are subcommittees to organize and perform the needed efforts including setting and moving the cables that allow the dredge to do its work, an operators group, a fueling and maintenance effort, turbidity monitoring and a soundings group. This effort includes about 45 Club Members.
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