Shaker table apparatus and components and methods thereof

A shaker table apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a tabletop deck assembly (4) having a feed end and a discharge end; at least one dressing water nozzle (29) having a low-profile with respect to said tabletop deck assembly (4); and at least one outboard dressing water valve manifold (17,18) which is operably connected to the at least one dressing water nozzle (29). The at least one outboard dressing water valve manifold (17,18) is positioned and configured so as to not require an operator to reach over the tabletop deck assembly (4) to adjust a flow of dressing water to said at least dressing water nozzle (29). A method of operating a shaker table apparatus is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of engaging a portion of the at least one outboard dressing water valve manifold (17,18); and, adjusting a flow of dressing water said at least one dressing water nozzle (29) without reaching over the tabletop deck assembly (4). A dressing water nozzle for a tabletop deck assembly of a shaker table apparatus is also disclosed.