just got my python 50'

I plan to stroe my dirty tank water in stackable water containers and use them in my green house. I haven't started doing this yet as i still need to get some more empty containers from work.
When i get my new kitchen this summer i'll have the right sort of taps to attach my phyton to. So i'll be able to fill my tank from the taps and use my containers i've allready got to store even more water for my garden.
 
I'm really likeing the idea of this python, but I don't understand two things on the refill part:
1) How is the water set at the same temperature as your tank?
2) How is the stress coat/dechlorinater added before reaching your tank?

I've looked it up on several different sites, but for some reason I'm still not fully understanding how it works. The DIY looks easy enough.
 
ZSandmann said:
The water has to remain running the whole time with the python or suction is lost. If the loss of water makes you feel bad take shorter showers. I love mine and would never give it up over the alternatives.
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you definitely don't have to have the water running. i only turn on the tap to get the suction going and then i turn it off.

as for how you set the temperature i just try to match the temperature at the tap with the tank water. the human sense of temperature difference is actually pretty good. and i am never off more that .5 degrees, which isn't a big deal. just try to keep it within 1 or 2 degrees.

as for dechlor. i just put in the amount that I'm going to need and then fill with water. the dechlor reacts immediately with the tap water so there is no harm done. i have never had a problem doing it this way and i know many others do it the same way.
 
Just like how you change the water temp for dishwashing (hot) or whatever turn the knob. You add the dechlor directly to the tank(dose for the entire tank volume).
 
I taped a digital paper thermometer to the python about 3' from the faucet end and adjust the water as it's going through the hose . it takes about 2-3 min. at most to adjust to proper temperature.
 
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