» Setting the Proper Water Velocity Through a Sluice Box
Le Trap Sluice. As a general rule, the optimum slopesetting of a sluice is around one inch of drop per linear foot of box. This can change, depending upon the volume and velocity of water being used, and/or the average shape, size, volume or weight (specific gravity) of material that you are processing. There is no exact formula for setting ...