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[Caveman]

If the weather holds, I will be out running a 2" suction dredge on Friday. I have had problems with clogs just past the bend of the nozzle every time I have tried it, and I am asking for advice to try and reduce the incidense of this, and to reduce the time it takes to clear the problem. Thin, flatter rocks (great skippers!) are the ones that get me most, and get jammed in there pretty good. I usually have to remove the hose to get them cleared. The area I'm working has tons of sandy materal, and the largest rocks are about half the size of cinder blocks, so there are lots 2" and smaller rocks to deal with, but it's a great place to learn how to run things with good, clean fines. I was there scouting on Monday and found what looks to be a decent pocket. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Caveman

[Caveman]

After working yesterday, I'm thinking I should shorten my suction hose to 18' to 20' - the pressure hose works great at 30', so I'll be leaving it alone. It lets me put the moter a decent distance away at a good water source. The suction hose, at 30 ft, forcces me to run the moter just under half throttle just to get water through the sluice. I can't move material until I'm about 3 or 4 ticks over half throttle. I think I'll get better flow with a shorter hose. what do you guys think?

Caveman