What can I hook up to this faucet?

I've got a Grohe kitchen faucet with a pull out head that I can't hook anything to. Can't tell if that's a Moen or Delta in the pic but you may still be able to unscrew the center section aerator and attach a hose thread adapter. If you don't own the faucet yet experiment with it at Lowes or H.D. 'cuz I'm pretty sure they both sell that style. I don't use the water wastin' Python for siphoning and I have to pre-treat in a separate vessel before replacing so I'm not familiar with the threads on the Python, but I'm sure one of the two Borg stores will have the adapter to fit. If it's just a matter of there not being enough threads you can also find, probably on the same display rack, a female coupling and a short nipple that will allow you to extend a stubby piece with more threads exposed. Just be mindful that if you go that route the end that you attach to is going to have a lot of leverage on the connection if you pull on the Python hose and you could easily snap the whole thing off. If that's the only way to make it work I'd wrap the Python hose around the back of the faucet neck to provide a kind of stress relief at the connecting point.
 
good question.... from just looking at it, I would say you'd need to unscrew that part and have an adapter screwed in with the threads on both sides so the python adapter can screw on to the adapter. I am sure they have one that will work at your home goods store (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.)
 
I have the same style faucet and am wondering also.
The only thing I could think of was to put a disconnect valve on the hose to the sprayer from under the counter. It would have to be near the faucet end of the hose to allow the sprayer handle to be pulled out for regular use. Then you would need a separate hose with the matching connecter to attach to the hose under the counter.
This only solves half the problem though, as you could not drain the tank, only fill. Maybe syphon out a door, window or the sink?
 
I need it mostly for draining, as my problem is lifting the bucket from the floor up. Have been looking at other threads to find soemthing else with power to syphon out the window. Would prefer to make the python work though so I can get another tank :)
It is a delta, and in the only nearby sink.
Will have to fiddle with it and see if I can get it off and find a two sided threaded adapter. Or if I can find a female coupling for short nipple. Thanks for the ideas guys.
 
Every H.D. and Lowes has a small specialty fitting display in their plumbing dept. where you typically find their brass and nylon fittings. Barbed ends, adapters and brass nipples are usually on that board.

If siphoning is your only real issue check these out. $30 or $40 and you don't need to hook anything to the faucet, plus it has an automatic limit feature to keep you from draining too much.

http://www.jehmco.com/html/safety_siphon_aquarium_drain.html

Good company, fair prices and quick shipping out of N.J. I deal with them quite a bit. Ask for John.
 
You CAN use a python. I have a solution for you. Ill explain it and post a picture later once i get home from work. Becuase my dad put in fancy faucets, so i ended up getting two hose clamps (those little metal ones that screw tighter), and a flexi piece of hose. One sticks onto the faucet, the other onto the brass connector of the python.
 
Reframer said:
I need it mostly for draining, as my problem is lifting the bucket from the floor up. Have been looking at other threads to find soemthing else with power to syphon out the window.
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I use a penguin 660r powerhead for water changes. It includes a hose adapter for 5/8" (might be 3/4") ID hose. I made a short hose with the powerhead adapter on one end and a male garden hose fitting on t'other....then just use an old garden hose for draining.

My nearest drain is 30' away from my tanks...this works well for me.

Also comes with a sponge filter for the intake side, so you won't suck up even small fish. If you lay the powerhead on it's side, you can drain a tank down to ~ 2" depth if you have a need to. OTOH, you CAN'T drain a tank dry, which is also a good thing.

OK Don, you say...that's fine, but how am I going to gravel vac with that?

Gravel vac into a bucket and use the powerhead to suck the water out of the bucket. The remaining ~2" of water in the bucket is easy to move.

I realize that doesn't help you with filling, but it's a viable way to drain without a python...and without wasting water.
 
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