Pro tip: Tilt the ladder back to stop silt clogs

My dredge kept jamming up in thick silt until I learned this. An experienced operator said to angle the ladder back more than usual. It lets the silt move smoothly and prevents the pump from clogging. I tried it yesterday and it cut my downtime by hours.

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bennett.jana8mo ago

Heard from an old-timer that tilt is KEY for smooth flow.

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josephmartin8mo ago

Yeah, and that tilt isn't just about the stuff flowing better. Everyone talks about the material, but they forget the person! A bad angle forces your wrist and shoulder into a weird spot after a few hours. Getting that tilt right for your own body is what keeps you flowing smooth all day, not just whatever you're working with. It's the difference between feeling fine at quitting time and having a stiff back that screams at you. That old timer was smart to bring it up.

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anthony1298mo ago

Play with it until your arm feels loose, then lock that angle in.

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