I have the 25' python and it will connect directly to the outside garden hose faucet.
I ended up needing another 10 feet so I got some tubing and connecters from Lowes it made it a little longer. Over all I'm pleased with the python, but every so often I lose suction and have to tighten the connection to the sink or the hose to the pump part. I have well water so I'm not concerned about chlorine and put sink water directly into the tank. The refill option is the best thing about a python in my opinion.... just set the temp of the water and refill. I never minded using a syphon to get the water out.
I ended up needing another 10 feet so I got some tubing and connecters from Lowes it made it a little longer. Over all I'm pleased with the python, but every so often I lose suction and have to tighten the connection to the sink or the hose to the pump part. I have well water so I'm not concerned about chlorine and put sink water directly into the tank. The refill option is the best thing about a python in my opinion.... just set the temp of the water and refill. I never minded using a syphon to get the water out.