Yes, they work extremely well.splash1 said:Do the pumps that attach to your high pressure wands really work?
Do the pumps that attach to your high pressure wands really work? I use a ring-o-matic clamshell to remove mud from my sump and there is always so much excess water. I need to find a way to first get rid of some of that water. any suggestions?
No! they don't work very well for mud. Those things are wonderful if all your trying to do is move water, maybe muddy water. If you’re trying to move mud forget it. The mud will drop out of the water and plug up the hose, been there and done that. I think we still have one at one of the washes, I’ll have the maintenance guys take a look. If you want it send me your address and I’ll send it to you, you can have it for the cost of shipping. I think you might be disappointed.
Thank you for the offer. I really appreciate it, but I think I will take your advice and look for another solution.
Up to now what I have done is just dip all the water I can with a bucket and that helps a little. Thanks again
I use this to pump water off the top of the pits...
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-hor...ge-pump-with-tethered-float-switch-68451.html
Works great, especially if you rig up 1-1/2" to 2" hose and use those fire hose type couplers to connect the hose to the pump...
It says it will pass 2" solids and pumps 75 gal a minute...I have let it get down in the mud and it keeps pumping as long as it doesn't loose prime...