View Full Version : i got a 50 ft python for Christmas...
chipstahoy
12-28-2003, 7:01 PM
ya know, the "no spill" water changing thing. i tried to use it today, and it worked alright, but it seemed like it really didn't siphon quickly at all. some of the poop crap stuff it was sucking up starting coming back down while it was still "siphoning." anyone have any tips on how to make the siphon stronger? thanks
-chip
Increase your water pressure. :D
Yes, agree with above. Maybe you have a "water saver" water conservation piece on your faucet to reduce flow. Try removing that next time you hookup the Python.
blitzen25bm
12-29-2003, 12:29 AM
yea your water pressure is too low, i have the 4 foot siphon tube and it works great, i connect it to the garden faucet though.
Shazor
12-29-2003, 1:19 AM
I have the 25 foot python and it has literally too much suction haha. The amount of suction depends on your water pressure. Mine is powerful enough that if I close off the valve it will start collapsing the tubing lol from the pressure.
NJ Devils Fan
12-29-2003, 8:35 AM
You would have more suction if you had a shorter hose too. Your best bet is to use a garden hose unless you can turn up the water pressure.
chipstahoy
12-29-2003, 7:16 PM
uh...i don't think i have any other thing on my faucet that can increase the pressure. how else can i increase it? i'm on the second floor, and i have 3 fish tanks that i need to use the python for: 2 upstairs, and one on the main floor, and the 50 ft. hose is just perfect for reaching that tank. i really have no idea how to increase the water pressure. thanks for all your help and advice tho
-chip
blitzen25bm
12-30-2003, 4:02 AM
i think you gotta mess with your plumbing or go buy those pressure increasers. or make sure noone else in the house has the water turned on.
NJ Devils Fan
12-30-2003, 4:34 PM
If there is a window around, fill up the python hose. Put one and in the tank and put the other end out the window.
gregg604
12-30-2003, 6:23 PM
I found that cranking the faucet both hot and cold helps alot. While it wastes quite a bit of water it pulls small rocks up from the botton of my tank the higher I turn on the water.