add the treatment(dechlorinator) to the tank (for the volume of the tank)and add water
making a hose adapter for your sink
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Ran over to my local hardware store today (Ace Hardware) and threw these parts in a bag, including a 90 degree adapter (thanks for the tip dudley). Works like a charm except when I go to take it off of the faucet, the first adapter (the part that replaces the aerator) always detaches from the second adapter instead of detaching from the faucet, if you get my description. Any tips?
pik01, try connecting the two adapters to each other tight with pliers/wrench, then when you connect to the faucet only hand tight, this connection should come apart first when you're finished.
So how do you all monitor the temp of the water? Just kinda gauge it as it's coming out or do you have something in line? I'd think if you were to add an on/off valve somewhere in there and then an adhesive strip thermometer you could be able to take the temp of the water going though the tube a bit.
Ok on/off valve wouldn't be needed, but knowing me it would stop my carpet from being soaked.
Ok on/off valve wouldn't be needed, but knowing me it would stop my carpet from being soaked.
If using a tap for refill, you can adjust the water for correct temp. For the outside garden hose there is none - just straight cold water. I cannot use that as the water is too cold and stressed the fish. You can pretty much tell by the how the hose feels in your hand or simply feel the output stream and adjust slowly.
I lost the original brass fittings that came with my Python and you cannot find a new one anywhere. They sell a plastic one from LEE but it isn't the same thing and doesn't fit my faucets. The one you show in the pictures looks like it would work, off to home depot.
THANKS !!
THANKS !!
This is really awesome. I had something like this but the threading from the faucet got stripped from me taking it on and off so I had to get a new faucet and my dad bought me one that has space between the part where the water comes out and the body of the faucet. (Does that sound like that makes any sense?)
So I don't know what to do now... Besides get a new faucet again... But that costs $.
So I don't know what to do now... Besides get a new faucet again... But that costs $.
like they say in those guiness beer comercials "BRILLIANT!!!" i need to make one of these to fill my tanks...
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wow i havent checked this thread in a loooong time. im glad it is helping so many people. i used to run the water for about a minute and use a thermometer to check the temperature. at this point i just feel it and i usually get within a few degrees. remember to add dechlorinator to your tank before adding tap water. my house is filtered so i dont need to worry about it. i have done what was said above and tightened the adapter with a wrench and they dont leak or come apart. i find the most difficult part to be getting the tubing on, but some heat (candle) will help stretch the tubing to a larger size. be careful not to set the tubing on fire.
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I use the brass python adapter on my sink with the Pyton as the plastic adapter they give you does ware out. You can find the brass adapter on Zbay if not at your LFS or LHS.
Your idea is a very good durable way to do water changes. But let me ask, once you have broken siphon on the long hose to drain a second tank, how do you restart the siphon without using an eductor (python), I mean without getting a mouth full of water since the hose is already full with no air to suck out and restart the stalled siphon?
Again someone else (your) great idea has given me an another idea. Im going to buy your recommended hardware which will allow me to use the python at the aquarium end of the hose in the aquarium for refilling and mixing the new water with the old and lessen the chance for shock either by temp or water chemistry.
Rather then the water just pouring in raw, the python at the end of the hose with the pickup line in the tank with strainer or vacuum tube will pick up water for mixing with new water coming off the main hose, and discharge it out the bottom discharge port with a vacuum sock filter attached back into the aquarium, maybe a sock filled with peat treatment.
Not only will it mix the new water with remaining old tank water but it will be the first water powered gravel vacuum at the same time. I just have to come up with 3 hoses and the appropriate adjustable hanger for the python to sit astride the tank.
Thanks so much for your great idea:idea:
Your idea is a very good durable way to do water changes. But let me ask, once you have broken siphon on the long hose to drain a second tank, how do you restart the siphon without using an eductor (python), I mean without getting a mouth full of water since the hose is already full with no air to suck out and restart the stalled siphon?
Again someone else (your) great idea has given me an another idea. Im going to buy your recommended hardware which will allow me to use the python at the aquarium end of the hose in the aquarium for refilling and mixing the new water with the old and lessen the chance for shock either by temp or water chemistry.
Rather then the water just pouring in raw, the python at the end of the hose with the pickup line in the tank with strainer or vacuum tube will pick up water for mixing with new water coming off the main hose, and discharge it out the bottom discharge port with a vacuum sock filter attached back into the aquarium, maybe a sock filled with peat treatment.
Not only will it mix the new water with remaining old tank water but it will be the first water powered gravel vacuum at the same time. I just have to come up with 3 hoses and the appropriate adjustable hanger for the python to sit astride the tank.
Thanks so much for your great idea:idea:
