Thanks gamer. Yes, self-priming for 8 ft. vertical or less. All I had to was pick up the threaded barbs for the 5/8" ID tubing to retro-fit to my existing python.
Inline pump selection for python
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Thanks gamer. Yes, self-priming for 8 ft. vertical or less. All I had to was pick up the threaded barbs for the 5/8" ID tubing to retro-fit to my existing python.
any of you use the aquarium water pumps? or is it better to get something more industrial such as the pumps at home depot. i too am looking for a pump, something cost effective. I was thinking, a good way to self prime would be to just hook it up to the faucet and run the water up into the tank and crank the pump on after u take it off the faucet, bam.
ok how about this, if you wanna do it on the cheap and have a good power drill http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100145129&N=10000003+90401+503440
Update:
Bought this unit and it works like a CHARM!!!! Highly recommended and very affordable price.\
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100125992&N=10000003+90006+503440
No more wasted water
Thanks, I might pick one up also. I'm not really pleased with the vacuum from gravity.
nice might have to pick one up and try my self. i been looking for something to help speed up wcs. also have thought about using splitters to suck from more then one tank at once.
lol it just that it takes so long
Update:
Bought this unit and it works like a CHARM!!!! Highly recommended and very affordable price.\
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100125992&N=10000003+90006+503440
No more wasted water
LOL I have one of those and I keep forgetting about it! Yes they pump very well and will suck up gravel too if your not careful.
Hmmm, this might be good for me too. When hooking up my python to my outside spigot, I get great suction, but when I have to hook it up to my sink (like when it's stupid cold out!) I don't quite get the suction I want.
Thanks all for the posts here; I spent all day doing a massice re0plumb of the tank so I'll have a chance to take a few shots of the ython set-up.
Yes, you can tell that even at 1/12 HP this thing doesn't mess around. It works well for me as I have over 75 feet of hose involved plus a 6 ft. minimum drop. Other than the mineral oil/vegetable oil addition its very convenient and really speeds things up.
Mgamer, I do think this unit is powerful enough to handle a splitter for multiple tanks.
Yes, you can tell that even at 1/12 HP this thing doesn't mess around. It works well for me as I have over 75 feet of hose involved plus a 6 ft. minimum drop. Other than the mineral oil/vegetable oil addition its very convenient and really speeds things up.
Mgamer, I do think this unit is powerful enough to handle a splitter for multiple tanks.
I pick up this pump today and it works great. Thanks for posting the follow up. :thm:
I didn't have to add any fittings. the Python fittings screw on to the intake and I used the supplied 6 foot garden hose for the discharge.
I didn't have to add any fittings. the Python fittings screw on to the intake and I used the supplied 6 foot garden hose for the discharge.
