Blue Bowl VortexPro — The Next Evolution in Centrifugal Gold Recovery. The VortexPro is built for modern gold chasers who want faster concentrate processing, finer control, and a smoother recovery experience. Designed to bring the proven Blue Bowl concept into the modern era, it helps process material with more flow, better visibility, and less frustration from setup to clean-up.Whether you’re chasing 100 mesh flour gold or running 20 mesh concentrates, the VortexPro turns precision control into serious results with a range of world-first features. If you’re still babying your concentrates through an old-school bowl, it’s time to upgrade. Built Stronger After Real-World Feedback Our first VortexPro release gave us important real-world feedback, and we took it seriously. This updated model has been substantially reworked for greater strength, durability, and long-term reliability in real prospecting conditions.We’ve reinforced the base to better support the weight of material and water, while the full ASA construction improves UV, water, and impact resistance. Built-in leg slots, solid sliding legs, and new custom levelling adjusters help improve stability, reduce flex, and create better hose clearance. The resin-secured ball valve provides a stronger, more leak-resistant connection.The result is a tougher, more dependable VortexPro built to handle wet concentrates, outdoor use, regular transport, and repeated setup on different buckets. Micro-Gold Recovery Optimised The VortexPro’s base features 24 precision-engineered step-rings that create controlled friction along the bowl floor. As water spirals inward, these micro steps interrupt the gold’s momentum and make it progressively harder for fine gold to climb toward the centre cone. The result? More fine gold stays where it belongs—at the bottom. Crank the Flow Without the Chaos We’ve increased usable water flow capacity by 68% by extending the height of the bowl’s walls. This added vertical space allows for more aggressive flow and greater vortex pressure without spilling over—perfect for faster processing, improved handling of coarser concentrates, and higher throughput without sacrificing the control needed for finer gold. No More Overflowing The redesigned top rim features a 25mm vertical wall and an inner lip that work together to catch surging water and redirect it back toward the centre. At extreme flow levels, this controlled overflow management helps increase outflow capacity and reduce splash, allowing you to push the limits without losing gold—or your temper. Rock-Solid Stability Anywhere The VortexPro features an overhauled leg system designed for improved stability, adjustability, and ease of setup. A guided rail system allows each leg to slide in or out to suit nearly all 10L to 20L buckets straight out of the box. Every unit includes a precision levelling kit for quick, accurate setup, plus disc clamps that help lock the bowl securely into position.Once set, the VortexPro stays stable and level during use—no more wobbles, no more tipping, just a more controlled and dependable recovery setup wherever you use it. Plug-and-Play Plumbing That Just Works The VortexPro now uses a resin-secured ball valve inlet for a stronger, more reliable, and more leak-resistant connection. Instead of relying on a printed thread or built-in nozzle, the inlet is securely resin-set into the bowl to help reduce stress during setup, use, and transport. All plumbing components come pre-installed and ready to go. Simply connect a standard garden hose with a 16mm female connector, or pair it with the optional pump and hose kit for a complete recirculating plug-and-play setup. Refined Through Countless Hours of R&D The VortexPro has been shaped by over a year of development, testing, and real-world use. From the wall angle and cone shape to the base texture, leg system, inlet setup, and overall usability, each major feature has been reviewed and refined to create a smoother, more controlled recovery experience. The result is a bowl that keeps the proven principles of centrifugal gold recovery while improving flow control, fine gold visibility, setup, and day-to-day usability for modern prospectors. Printed with Precision Every VortexPro is manufactured in-house using a commercial 3D printing production setup, giving us full control over material choice, print settings, fit, finish, and final quality.The VortexPro is not injection moulded — it is a purpose-built ASA printed product, chosen for its UV resistance, water resistance, impact resistance, and ability to be manufactured locally with precision. Like any rigid plastic product, it should still be treated with care, but it’s built for real prospecting use, wet concentrates, outdoor conditions, and repeated bucket setup. 📦 What’s Included Blue Bowl VortexPro Adjustable Sliding Leg System Custom Leg Levelling Kit with Disc Clamps Pre-Installed Plumbing Fittings with Control Valve User Guide 📐 Specifications Bowl Diameter: 343mm Height: 190mm Weight: 1120g Recommended pumps: 600 to 1100GPH Bilge Fits bucket size: 20L to 10L (20L Bunnings Bucket is our Preferred) Hose connection required: 16mm Snap-on Hose Connector Country of Manufacture: Australia Compatible with the 'Blue Bowl Dream Mat Insert' 🧼 Care Instructions To keep your VortexPro performing at its best: Storage & Handling The Blue Bowl VortexPro is designed for wet operation over a bucket or catch tub. Following use, residual moisture may remain within internal cavities and drainage areas of the unit. For this reason, store the bowl over a bucket, sink, tray or other suitable surface until fully dry. Residual moisture retained after use does not affect the VortexPro's ability to operate correctly or recover fine gold. Avoid forcing or modifying the inlet assembly.The ball valve is resin-secured into the bowl for a strong, leak-resistant fit. Do not twist, remove, overtighten, or modify this area, as it may damage the sealed connection. Store it out of extreme heat when possible.The VortexPro is printed from ASA, which is well suited to outdoor use, UV exposure, and typical Aussie conditions. However, like most plastic products, long-term exposure to extreme heat — such as inside sealed vehicles or hot sheds — may shorten its lifespan. Store in a shaded, well-ventilated area when possible. Empty after use.Do not leave water sitting in the bowl long-term. It's best to empty it after each session and allow excess water to drain and to dry before storage. Wipe down before long-term storage.A quick wipe with a towel or rag helps keep the bowl clean, dry, and ready for the next session. Handle with care.The VortexPro is built for real prospecting use, but like any precision plastic product, it should be protected from heavy impacts, crushing loads and rough transport. Layer line note:As with any 3D-printed product, small visible layer lines or minor cosmetic variations may be present. These are normal and do not affect performance. If a small outer strand or edge appears, it can be carefully trimmed or left as-is. 🛡️ Satisfaction Guarantee We back the VortexPro with a simple promise: if you’re not happy with it, we’ll make it right. Whether it’s product support, troubleshooting, or a replacement, we’re committed to standing behind the product and making sure it concentrates gold exactly as intended. No complicated policies—just a guarantee that the product performs like it should.
