My python dilemma

what are my options

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Can you just get a ridgid piece to fit permanently into the end (that connects to the faucet) and then attach (with a different connector) a portable dishwasher connector (they are flexible and come made for larger faucet sizes) to that? That way you can move/use the python with any faucet. My husband made me one to fill my 5g buckets--I don't use a python. He also made me a little portable pump so I don't have to lift the 5g buckets when I do a wc on my 75g tank. The connectors are quick disconnects and I just put one end into the bucket and one end into the tank to get the prime started and empty the bucket. I don't have any pictures of the attachment for the sink. Just pictures of the little pump thingy my hubby made with the pieces of hoses.

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ok, Breeze you suggested epoxy putty and thats what it has come down to. I joined a plastic adapter that has the correct fitting male head to the python adapter with a ring of putty molded around the threading of each piece. So all that is holding each peice together is the epoxy. I will take a pic later if it works. Say a prayer.
 
I will, LOL, tell me if it works! My arms are getting too buff doing all the bucket running!:hang:


debaric said:
ok, Breeze you suggested epoxy putty and thats what it has come down to. I joined a plastic adapter that has the correct fitting male head to the python adapter with a ring of putty molded around the threading of each piece. So all that is holding each peice together is the epoxy. I will take a pic later if it works. Say a prayer.
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Are you on a well? Or do you dechlorinate in-tank? As for me, it works well to use a bucket, and do smaller water changes more often. It also keeps chem more steady. For my 50, I just do a 2.5gal change every day, and everything goes great.....
 
Here is my cost effective, DIY, Python solution. I use the same hose to drain and fill.
I can reach every tank in my house.
It's much more proficient than the bucket and siphon hose.

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well, here it is. Its ugly but it seems to be working. havent actually attached the hose to it yet but I think I may have a winner here...

the plastic adapter was just attached to the python adapter via a ring of the putty. Does anyone know how strong thsi putty will stay and how well it will do with water on it?

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