Batea gold pan review *The Right Pan*

Gold pan review of the Batea gold pan also known as The Right Pan one of the many production gold pans. In this review I evaluate the speed of the gold pan, the capture rate using the most difficult material I could find. As well as the general ease of use and construction. As with most of the pans in this review series I am a complete novice with this pan, and only going by the manufacturers instructions and other Youtube videos out there. I have used this twice before, but am still a novice. Before people get mad at me or insult me, I am going at this as a complete novice with this pan, and my technique will be a complete novice technique. Everyone starts at the beginning, nobody starts as an expert.

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[moahs]

Dan, years ago I corresponded with Dr. Ken Williams from Georgia (US) who lived until the end of his life in Costa Rica. He described how a Batea pan is made and used there, and from memory here is that description:

Start with an entire (cut from just inside the top rim) of a steel oil drum. (55 gal US, 45 gal Imperial). Then build a roaring fire, get the wood worked down to coals and thoroughly heat the cut out drum top in the fire. While doing that, dig a hole to the final, conical shape you want. Next move the red hot drum lid to the hole and skillfully and carefully beat it into submission, gradually forming the steel circle into a final cone - *with one exception* . At the very center a deeper dimple shaped depression is formed to allow the heaviest things in the slurry to drop and be retained in that 'drop dimple'.
When finished, the overall profile shape is the same as your locally spun one - although starting out with a full cut out drum top makes for a *substantially* larger and much heavier pan.

In use, the panner walks into the stream and floats the pan (like an unstable boat) while putting gravels of all sizes into the pan. Partially, briefly, submerging one side of the pan admits water and the circular /swirling / rocking movement of the slurry allows the now fluidized slurry to pass over the drop dimple, allowing the Gold to drop down into that dimple. Dross is slipped over the rim in in that same circular /swirling / rocking motion. Pans full of slurry are 80 -90% panned away and then the floating pan is refilled, a number of times. "Repeat as Needed" as it were.

The large Batea is simply a concentrator for bank run material - and the weight of the pan and slurry is borne by the floating action of the very large pan.

Afterwords the highly concentrated drop dimple material is transferred into a much smaller Batea pan (similar in size to yours) for final processing.

Costa Rican placer panners were, it seems, known for the strength of their arms.


A well done series!


Joe S (AK)

[kovidlarper]

I love waking up Saturday morning with a coffee to watch your videos. Batea pan is cool.

[laszlosoltesz]

You should try the pyramid pan in your tub. Submerged, moved side to side vigorously and never tilted on its side, you will be pleasantly surprised. Best used with unclassified material, or I go 1/2 inch .

[johnusas]

Definitely interesting seeing this type of pan as it's not used much here in north America. With this test series over it would be interesting to see a video comparing high banker/ sluice capture systems; dream mat, hog mat, vortex mat, miners moss with expanded metal, carpet with expanded metal, etc.

[knownentity]

Great review! No wonder the this is the most used type of pan everywhere but North America. The room and water depth makes it impractical for me personally. So there was no train and no Sasquatch in this video, but at 11:37 a hand appears on the right side playing with a a stick in the dirt. I put my money on Evan being the video bomber! Good job Evan! Made me smile.

[MrWorkinguy]

I've watched the locals in Central and South America use basically the same thing. And always wondered how well it worked compared to something like the Garrett. Thank you for your time!

[chrissaucier]

I like that and the flat pan. I'd like to see some more time spent refining your skill with them two pans. I bet you can nail down 99% capture with some experience

[mikeplant]

great series, unbiased testing and very informative. as you say, most pans are designed for certain situations ( type of soil, water supply etc) and I think you have shown the strengths and weaknesses of these pans very well. I think the garret wins out for a prospecting pan as it will handle most if not all materials and seems quite forgiving as far as technique goes as well. thanks Dan.

[jeremiahsanders]

Hey Dan! This has been so much fun watching every day and seeing these in the top of my recommendation box! It’s like a new awesome present every day!

[sprats]

Seems clear to me as a novice in North America that the Super Sluice is the clear winner based on effectiveness, price, availability, and convenience. That convenience includes that it has a flat bottom for stability while loading it with material and flipping it over for a relatively comfortable seat if need be. There were a couple others, including the steel pan, that looked good but only if I were more into the hobby.

[kathyflint]

Hi Dan, Hubby and I enjoy your videos so much. They're very informative and the scenery you provide along the way it's breathtaking!. We have not actually gone panning for gold, as life has gotten in the way. However, we can appreciate the hard work and excitement that goes along with it from watching your videos. Thank you again!!🙂

[dansharp]

Thanks Dan for all your work in doing these tests

[Anokaman]

With all the expensive gear available back in the Gold Rush Days, I'll bet my last dollar there were more than a few Chinese prospectors using their woks and with decent success! Woks rock! Campers kitchen panning might make a good video and inspire folks to get wet...Thanks for this quality comparison sir!

[montymccoy]

❤just. purchased mine in plastic now have to find tub big enough to use it loving the speed thus far recirculation of all materials and water 😊 thanks Dan you helped me start out😊

[geraldbizot]

Great Video Dan, looking forward to your final review

[williamvaughn]

Thank you Dan for this series. It was very informative, not as entertaining as your normal videos, but I do appreciate the effort you put in to them to help us. Dan you are the man.

[chrislilly]

I really enjoyed the video with the manufacturer. I think this is a great pan.

[JerrysThisandThat]

I like that pan, need to order me one of them to try in the mighty North Saskatchewan. Thanks for this series Dan, very informative.

[johnreynolds]

Dan today is the first time I looked at your reviews of equipment. I must say you are - except for sometimes Doc from gold hog - the only reviewer that actually checks his tails to determine the effectiveness on the equipment under test. For this reason I am going to suscribe. Good work.

[JaneHenderson]

I absolutely adore the presentation of your videos. You present with a beautiful and caring nature. You remind me of my late father god bless you Dan.