Abstract: An apparatus used to separate solid-phase materials from rinse water containing soluable constituents dissolved from rock or ore bodies by percolation of water therethrough is described. The apparatus includes an upper funnel and a bottom receptacle as well as a central passage member disposed therebetween. The upper funnel includes a perforated bottom and a central standpipe. The bottom receptacle includes a pair of vacuum tubes. The central member includes a plurality of filter members. When in use, filtration through some or all of the filters can be aided by applying a suction to the vacuum tubes.