Abstract: A suction nozzle which has a suction chamber with an underlying sump. The suction chamber is defined by a chamber top, a chamber bottom and a peripheral sidewall. Suction draws liquids through the inflow openings in the peripheral sidewall into the suction chamber. The sump underlies the suction chamber. Particles and denser liquids drawn toward the suction chamber tend to migrate along the sump top, passing down sloped surfaces and through a central inlet into the sump.