Hey fellow pumpers. Just wondering what was better, to pass the sucking balls dry or keep them in a bucket of water before I pass them through the boom? Thanks

I always kept them in a bucket of water

always in a bucket of water and never let them dry out

Yes! The same! And I dump water ahead of ball

I use a softer ball than most people I think, but I always squeeze the water out after I wash them, and keep them in a dry bucket. Before I use them again however, I do dunk them in soapy water right before I use them.

I have found that with the softer balls, they get too saturated and the ball doesn't swell to original size after compressed as fast when it has been soaking overnight. Plus the balls don't seem to last as long as well.  I use conforms medium soft...

I put about 3 gallons water ahead of sponge....plus keeping it in water bucket....