Question about Changing Water

"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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"Robert Flory" wrote in message
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Try a water bed store for a water bed pump, then hit the BORG or some
such
store to buy the poly line and fittings. My python works like a champ
once
I got a new pump and added brass quick release fittings and got rid of
all
plastic fittings.

Did the brass fittings come with the new pump or were they a separate
purchase? When you say it worked with the new pump, do you mean you had
better suction?

TIA

No, I mean it doesn't fall apart in a couple of months like my original
python pump did.

Bob

"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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"Danya" wrote in message
om...
no one has exactly explained what a Python is? is it a motorized
siphon?? don't think i'm stupid, i'm just new at all of this... i
just set up a 32g tank and am thinking about water changes myself, and
what a hassel they will be! (compared to my 10g)

Danya, here's their web page http://www.pythonproducts.com/nospill.htm,
although they don't show any good pictures. The Python consists of a valve
(venturi pump) that connects to your faucet and sucks water from your tank
using the water pressure from the tap (no electricity). You can also turn
off the valve (venturi pump) and use the Python to send water back to your
tank. It also comes with X feet of hose to run from your faucet to your
tank. There is an on/off valve at the tank to control the flow, as well as
a
large acrylic tube for cleaning gravel/transferring water.

Once the siphon is started you can turn off the water. It takes longer but
saves on the water bill if you are just changing water and are not vacing
the tank.
Bob