jesse84•23d agoProlific Poster

Switched from a 3-inch to a 4-inch suction hose on my cutterhead dredge

Everyone says the 3-inch is the sweet spot for maneuverability, but after a month on the Lake Erie project, the 4-inch hose moved 30% more material with zero clogging issues. Am I the only one who thinks we overvalue smaller lines for tight spots?

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jackson.sarah9d ago

Switched to a lighter 4-inch hose, solved the bend problem for me.

caseyw1223d ago

Have you tried a stiffer hose that can handle the bend?

wrenwilson23d ago

Sure, until you have to drag that 4-inch hose through a real tight bend. The extra material doesn't help if you're stuck for an hour.