I think it'd work. Then only thing that i'm not sure of is what size to make the holes, what pattern to use, and what size of pump to use.

In designing the holes, I'd put a pressure gauge somewhere in the line so you could monitor the back pressure on the pump. Less pressure will let the pump live longer.

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