A-Frame Mini Dredge
A-Frame Mini Dredge
The DAE Pumps A-Frame Mini Dredge is a full dredging system for the removal of silt, sediment, sludge, and sand from the bottom of lakes, ponds, lagoons, rivers, and canals. The A-Frame Mini Dredge is a manual pulley dredge for removing material and increase the depth of water levels. Dredging allows for boat access to docks and through low waterways and improves the beauty and size of small acre ponds and lakes. Our manual pulley dredge is a simple way to perform low-cost dredging.
At the center of the mini dredge system is the submersible slurry pump. The DAE Pumps submersible slurry pumps provide durable and reliable movement of the most abrasive material like sand and sediments. Made of high chrome metal, the DAE Pumps submersible slurry pumps are robust and capable of pumping high amounts of solids. The heavy-duty impeller, volute, and casing make our pumps durable and long-lasting.
Featured around the pump is the supporting A-Frame raft system that floats the submersible pump. The high-quality foam-filled raft provides the required support to keep the pump afloat at the desired depth for easy movement. In turn, the chain support allows for adjustment of height to lower and raise the submersible pump where needed.
In addition to the high-quality pump and raft, our pulley dredge kit provides everything you need for dredging. The dredge kit includes double braided nylon rope, heavy-duty stakes and pulleys, and high-strength chain and connection links. We also offer lay flat slurry hoses and floats. Get it all in one easy call and ask about our full package that includes straw wattle and stakes.
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A-Frame Mini Dredge
Features:
Pump
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- Non-Clogging Industrial-Grade
- Pumps 15% – 30% Solids
- High Abrasives Material Like Sand and Sediment
- Built of High Chrome Metal
- Low Maintenance
Raft
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- Durable and Lightweight
- Supports Heavy Weights
- Oil Resistant Polyethylene filled
- Galvanized Steel Frame
Rope
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- Double Braided Nylon Rope
- Minimum Break Load : 4400 lbs.
Eyelet Stakes
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- Heavy-Duty Metal
Pulley
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- Strong and Durable For Reliability and Easy Pulling
Mini Dredge Pulley Kits
The DAE Pumps Mini Dredge Pulley Kits are designed for easy setup and dredging. The kits include powerful submersible slurry pumps with different horsepowers so you can move material fast and at different heights and distances. These kits are designed at different price levels to fit your budget.
Mini Dredge Kit 455
This kit features the 4-inch Tampa 455 Submersible Slurry Pump with a 7.5 HP motor and up to 594 GPM. At full pumping power, this slurry pump can move 35 to 45 cubic yards of material per hour. The ductile iron casing provides solid protection on the outside and the chromium iron impeller, wear plate, and agitator ensure durability and long-lasting inner parts. The Tampa 455 comes with a 150-ft power cord to reach maximum distances.
Lightweight and durable, Pump Raft 374 is made of high-quality foam allowing for easy pump movement and supports up to 374 lbs.
Includes:
1 – Tampa 455 Submersible Slurry Pump
1 – Raft 374
3 – 4-in Cable/Hose Floats (additional extra)
1 – 4-in x 50-ft Lay Flat Nitrile Hose (additional extra)
1 – 10-ft Chain (15-ft or 20-ft optional)
4 – Stainless Steel Threaded Quick Links
1 – 300-ft Double Braided Nylon Rope
2 – 31-in Heavy-Duty Stakes with Eye Hook
2 – Swivel Eye Block Pulleys
1 – 12-pk Pine Stakes (additional extra)
2 – 25-ft Straw Wattle (additional extra)
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A-Frame Mini Dredge Kit 455
Mini Dredge Kit 475
This kit features the 4-inch Tampa 475 Submersible Slurry Pump with a 10 HP motor and up to 655 GPM. At full pumping power, this slurry pump can move 40 to 50 cubic yards of material per hour. The ductile iron casing provides solid protection on the outside and the chromium iron impeller, wear plate, and agitator ensure durability and long-lasting inner parts. The Tampa 475 comes with 150-ft or 300-ft power cord options to reach maximum distances.
Lightweight and durable, Pump Raft 374 is made of high-quality foam allowing for easy pump movement and supports up to 374 lbs.
Includes:
1 – Tampa 475 Submersible Slurry Pump
1 – Raft 374
3 – 4-in Cable/Hose Floats (additional extra)
1 – 4-in x 50-ft Lay Flat Nitrile Hose (additional extra)
1 – 10-ft Chain (15-ft or 20-ft optional)
4 – Stainless Steel Threaded Quick Links
2 – 31-in Heavy-Duty Stakes with Eye Hook
2 – Swivel Eye Block Pulleys1 – 300-ft Double Braided Nylon Rope (600-ft optional)
1 – 12-pk Pine Stakes (additional extra)
2 – 25-ft Straw Wattle (additional extra)
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A-Frame Mini Dredge Kit 475
Mini Dredge Kit 4110
This kit features the 4-inch Tampa 4110 Submersible Slurry Pump with a 15 HP motor and up to 819 GPM. At full pumping power, this slurry pump can move 55 to 65 cubic yards of material per hour. The ductile iron casing provides solid protection on the outside and the chromium iron impeller, wear plate, and agitator ensure durability and long-lasting inner parts. The Tampa 4110 comes with 150-ft or 300-ft power cord options to reach maximum distances.
Lightweight and durable, Pump Raft 573 is made of high-quality foam allowing for easy pump movement and supports up to 573 lbs.
Includes:
1 – Tampa 4110 Submersible Slurry Pump
1 – Raft 573
3 – 4-in Cable/Hose Floats (additional extra)
1 – 4-in x 50-ft Lay Flat Nitrile Hose (additional extra)
1 – 10-ft Chain (15-ft or 20-ft optional)
4 – Stainless Steel Threaded Quick Links
1 – 300-ft Double Braided Nylon Rope (600-ft optional)
2 – 31-in Heavy-Duty Stakes with Eye Hook
2 – Swivel Eye Block Pulleys
1 – 12-pk Pine Stakes (additional extra)
2 – 25-ft Straw Wattle (additional extra)
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A-Frame Mini Dredge Kit 4110
Selecting The Equipment to Pond Dredge
When selecting a submersible pump for dredging a pond, lake, lagoon, or other waterways, the pump should be capable of processing the material without clogging. A slurry pump made with high chrome metal casings and parts is ideal for moving sediment. They tend not to clog or wear like standard types of pumps can. Visit DAE Pumps Slurry Pumps for our large selection. If cleaning out muck and sludge with minimal sediment, use a DAE Pumps sludge pump. The sludge pumps are made of high chrome metals but wear parts are not as durable as the slurry pumps parts. See our sludge pump selection here!
Or choose from one of our pre-designed Mini Dredge Kits above!
An important aspect of the pump is the power cord. Most pumps come with 60-65 feet of 3-phase cord. To ensure the cord length meets your requirements, measure the widest section of the area. A skilled electrician will be able to connect and seal additional wiring that would be exposed to water if the cord is undersized. Also, if the cord is too small you can potentially run one-half the width and then run the other half. A DAE Pumps Representative can help you with the right length cord.
Fitting the pump with the right generator for power is essential. The generator must be able to power the pump at startup and consistently run without interruption. A DAE Pumps representative or local rental company can help you identify the right generator for the pump.
The lay-flat discharge hose should consist of synthetic woven liner reinforcement with a ribbed nitrile rubber cover or higher quality. This high-quality material helps protect the hose for less wear and tear as abrasive material passes through.
DAE Pumps offer rafts for many of our submersible pumps. These rafts are designed to suspend the pump in water for dredging and dewatering. The raft is an integral part of the set-up for designing a pulley-style dredge. A properly sized raft must support the pump and offer chain length modifications.
Set Up The Catch
Setting up the dredge system catch is key to the dredging process. You want to pump out the sediment and murky water and replace it with clean water at the same time. After the pumping is complete, being able to remove the sediment is something to consider.
The catch on a pond dredge system can be set up in a couple of ways:
- The cleanest and easiest catch is a dewatering bag. These bags fill up with sediment and water from the discharge and the water seeps out, thus collecting the sediment and muck. Using dewatering bags is pretty easy, but they can slow down your production time filling bags quickly and having to stop and replace them with another bag. Once the material is dried they offer easy removal.
- Another option is to build a multi-level drainage system not too far off the waterline so the water can flow back into the pond. Between each level add straw wattles and secure them with stakes. The straw wattles act as barriers and strainers. They hold back the sediment and filter the water so clean water fills back into the pond while pumping.
Set Up The Pulley Dredge
- Using the chain and clamps, connect the pump to the raft so the pump touches the bottom of the pond.
- Place an eyelet stake on each end of the pond on the shore.
- Secure the eye pulley to the eyelet of each stake
- Connect the rope to one eyelet of the raft
- Run the free end of the rope thru the pulleys on each side of the pond
- Connect the free end of the rope to the eyelet on the other end of the raft allowing for a little slack in the rope for movement
- Securely connect the discharge hose to the pump discharge nozzle
- Attach several floats to the discharge hose and to the power cable so the lines are at the top of the water level and do not get caught up with the pump.
- Fix the discharge end of the hose to the dewatering bag or affix to a stake if using a multi-level drainage system.
- Have a certified electrician connect the power cord to the generate and start the pump to be sure the electrical is working properly
Start Dredging
Now that the pulley dredge is set up you can manually drag the dredge from one side of the pond to the other. As the pump moves over the bottom of the pond, it will suction the sediment and discharge it in the bag or drainage catch. You may need to adjust the discharge end of the hose to disperse the material exactly into the drainage system. Depending on the horsepower and intake of the pump, the pump will suction several inches to a couple of feet of material at a time.
When the dredge reaches the other side of the pond move the stakes on both ends of the pond about a foot or so and pull the dredge back to the other side. Repeat this process until the entire pond has been dredged. Once complete, lower the pump on the chain and repeat dredging the pond until you reach the desired depth.
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