Should I Use This Hose For My Diy Python?

[minnnt]

Yeah i was going to suggest that.

 

[BIGbadJOHN]

In fact, if you have a plumbing supply store nearby try that. A place that sells NOTHING but plumbing supplies would be your best chance of finding something you could make work! Either that or take a measurement of what the outside diameter of your faucet spigot is and that will be what you need the inside diameter of the rubber boot to be. Then get online and get to searching. I believe they even have rubber boot reducers so that you may be able to reduce your oversized faucet down to the size you need for the adapter that the python would screw into. Look for FLEX HUB or FLEXIBLE PVC COUPLING or FLEXIBLE COUPLING maybe. Do a search on those and see if you can turn something up.

 

[Geoff-]

I have also heard the garden hose = bad theory, garden hoses are made from PVC which often has other impurities in it. Considering garden hoses are intended for watering plants they don't need to be foodsafe, although the dangers may well be exaggerated.

The other danger is stagnant water left in the hose that grows mold/mildew and bacteria in between water changes.

I think if you use a python setup then the best thing is to turn the tap on with the "tank end" over the sink, then let some water run out and this will flush any contaminants out of it. Then turn the faucet off, put your thumb over the tank end of the hose and walk over to the tank and put it in. Then remove the lower sink end of the python so water syphons out.

Having a good amount of tank water go through the hose will flush it of most contaminants anyway.

 

[CrazyAirborne]

I just posted a topic illustrating my DIY python for those interested.

 

[BIGbadJOHN]

I have also posted a topic on my finished DIY water changer....Take a look and I hope it helps you guys!

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/372432-diy-water-changer/page__p__3114027__fromsearch__1#entry3114027