Does anyone have any ideas of how to keep a python from twisting and kinking? I've been looking for some type of swivel I could install every x number of feet but I haven't found anything yet.Twisted Python
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Does anyone have any ideas of how to keep a python from twisting and kinking? I've been looking for some type of swivel I could install every x number of feet but I haven't found anything yet.
After using my Python for aquarium maintenence for several years, I found that the hose would collapse under the water pressure while vaccuming. I ended up replacing the hose with the same diameter nylon-reinforced hose. It keeps its internal integrity with few problems and only costs a few cents more per foot. This set-up also keeps the hose from kinking so badly. As far as whether it is aquarium safe, the only thing I can tell you is this: I've used the new hose for over 5 years without any problems. The nylon cord used to reinforce the hose dosen't touch the water. Furthermore, nylon is basically considered nontoxic.
since we are talking about pythons and modding them.
how much water do you waste when "vacuming" and how long could you probably extend hose? i am about 35 ft from the nearest sink with the path being littered with expensive electronics (bad planning, you know...)
im thinking about maybe plumbing up a little sink liek the ones at dentist near my tank (now tanks darn the fish having so many pretty and interesting species)
on that note, how much does a "broken pipe/interior flooding" insurance rider usually add to a small renter's insurance policy? I'm currently paying about $120 US annually
how much water do you waste when "vacuming" and how long could you probably extend hose? i am about 35 ft from the nearest sink with the path being littered with expensive electronics (bad planning, you know...)
im thinking about maybe plumbing up a little sink liek the ones at dentist near my tank (now tanks darn the fish having so many pretty and interesting species)
on that note, how much does a "broken pipe/interior flooding" insurance rider usually add to a small renter's insurance policy? I'm currently paying about $120 US annually
I turn the water off when doing the vac. The tank is higher then the sink so gravity takes over. The Python should work up to 100". I use my 50" one around my house. On the path there's a TV, a closet of computer parts and some other little things. If you are careful nothing should get wet.
A "Little" sink may not be good enough. It has to have some decent pressure to pump the water.
I don't may for insurance
A "Little" sink may not be good enough. It has to have some decent pressure to pump the water.
I don't may for insurance
The amount of water that is waisted depends upon the distance from tank to sink and the height of the sink in relation to the tank. It takes more water if the tank is higher than the sink. I'm getting one of these http://www.jehmco.com/PRODUCTS_/HAR...arium_Drain/safety_siphon_aquarium_drain.html
The reported water consumption is 1 gallon from the tap for every 7 from the tank, but I strongly suspect that is heavily influenced by the head between the tank and tap, as LongTime said.
Just as when working with ropes, and with garden hoses, you have to pay attention to how you handle the hose. Get a sailor or Boy Scout to show you the technique. Once you have it, it becomes automatic easily.
Just as when working with ropes, and with garden hoses, you have to pay attention to how you handle the hose. Get a sailor or Boy Scout to show you the technique. Once you have it, it becomes automatic easily.
LongTime said:
hmm cool... very cool. hmm ..although, ive never checked out how much a power head is, but the rest of it is just about $5 worth of pvc fittings if you dont include the remaining 5 ft of tubing you have to buy attached to the 1ft or so you use. Must build one though. what protections do powerheads have to prevent the suckage ( is that a real word, ahh well) of smallish fish (ie Dwarf puffers, neons, fry etc)
That in tank swivel looks a bit special, but i think i can rig it up somehow.
now .. to restore the refill and gravel vac functionality of the python. hmm shouldnt be too hard.