I know this might be a long process.....but I figure this would be a good test to see what I can get out of there. I figure getting some out is better than nothing. I have made two PVC pipes with 90 degree elbow to attach to the hose with a wire screen at the end to block large objects from getting into the pump. One PVC pipe is 5', the other is 10'. Pictures to come!
I recall a thread on PB about making a venturi syphon system for removing sludge. It bypasses pulling muck directly through the pump. I think the poster was Diver Cody maybe? If you google the forum threads, you should find it..
