Diy Python Syphon

[Craig89]

Afternoon guys, I've seen people talk about the Python for a while now and I was really thinking of getting one untill I saw the price which to me was alot considering its a length of hose with a shut off valve at one end and a water bed drain and fill kit at the other so I've decided to make my own.

Below is a parts list of what you will need plus links on where to find them. For me the only part I needed was the water bed fill and drain kit as like most I have a spare length of hose and the shut off valve in the garage.

Parts:

Water bed drain and fill kit:
http/item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=230715105319

Shut off valve ( can also get from local DIY/ plumbers merchants):
http/item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=300576490029

15mm hose pipe:
We all know what garden hose looks like D

I've orderd the waterbed kit today so I'll up date once that gets here but what really matters is I will be making a python for £10 max which I think is a real Bargin

 

[Rillo Boy]

Have you seen this build mate.......http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/379713-water-changes-made-simple/page__p__3180620__fromsearch__1#entry3180620

 

[Craig89]

Yeah it's very well done but not what I was really after as it's only really for water changes

 

[Rillo Boy]

Yeah it's very well done but not what I was really after as it's only really for water changes

Huh ? ...... That system was made for simple water changes mate.......not even having to open your aquarium lid if you got one......

 

[Craig89]

Yeah I understand i want something to make tank cleaning easier gravel vacuuming etc etc.

 

[walkers101]

Yeah I understand i want something to make tank cleaning easier gravel vacuuming etc etc.

stick the gravel cleaner on the end of the pipe its no different

 

[micko]

I attached a hose to a gravel cleaner, put it out the window and water the garden. Great job as it acts as a fert for flowers. Hose it back into the tank then.
No mess, no fuss, no moody girlfriend.

 

[Craig89]

Which is what I usually do, just fancied something alittle different