Pro tip: Fixing a suction line clog with flow reversal | Dredge Operators

Sean Foster · 2026-03-01T02:05:46.713215+00:00

Our dredge hit a thick clay layer that jammed the suction line solid. I thought about it and decided to try reversing the pump for just a couple seconds. It worked and cleared the line right up. What other quick fixes have you guys found for sudden blockages?

leochen8mo ago

I'm with Sandra on this, it seems unsafe.

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sandra_coleman8mo ago

Reversing the pump seems dangerous!

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taylorc408mo ago

Tell me about it.

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alex_white8mo ago

Sometimes the simplest fix is the right one, like hitting reverse when you're stuck. That dredge trick reminds me of @taylorc40 getting things moving again with basic logic. Why do we always try the hard way first?

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