PRAWN PUMP

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Mouldz

Sealiner
This question goes out to all tou guys that do a lot of pumping,prawns that is,is a larger diameter better than a smaller,the plastic pump is about 60mm as the stainless is about 50mm.
IMO a smaller diameter will pick up less mud therefore be lighter and not tire you out so quick,a prawn hole is only as big as a pencil any way,whats your thoughts
 
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BigBen

Sealiner
MOULDIE wrote:
This question goes out to all tou guys that do a lot of pumping,prawns that is,is a larger diameter better than a smaller,the plastic pump is about 60mm as the stainless is about 50mm.
IMO a smaller diameter will pick up less mud therefore be lighter and not tire you out so quick,a prawn hole is only as big as a pencil any way,whats your thoughts
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i am pro 50mm as the pump sucks better than the wider options. In terms of quality and how long it will last is also an option to consider.

I have my pump for close to 15yrs (old albey version) and the only part I replaces was the butterfly brass screw that eroded away.
 
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cornelius

Senior Member
If you`re talking about mud prawns, I used to use and old aluminium cooking pot from which the ears have been removed and a handle like a spade handle fixed to the bottom. You simply place the pot over the mudprawn holes  and push down firmly with your foot on the bottom (almost like jumping on it).This procedure forces the prawns out of their holes and you pick up as many as 5 per push. Best part of this method is that the prawns don`t get squashed as in the prawn pump and conseqently last a lot longer.
 
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Mouldz

Sealiner
Maybe I did not make myself clear,I want to make prawn pumps ,but I see the plastic ones are 60mm i have access to 50mm pipe,thats why i want to know which diameter is better
 
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Royden

Senior Member
I find the stainless 50mm work better especially in the harder mud, got both but much prefer the SS one.
 
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