For draining, I use Paul's hose method to drain from tanks to the closest
toilet.
For refilling, I've stuck an old 30 gallon hexagon tank into my hot-water
closet (keeps the water warm without having to heat it) and in it placed a
sump pump with a 100ft garden hose attached to it. I turn on the sump pump
and kink the end of the hose and walk around refilling. Because it's a sump
pump and not an aquarium pump - the water pressure is similar to my tap's
pressure.
Once the 30 gallon tank is empty, I turn it off and screw the end (female
end) onto the kitchen sink's faucet (with a $2 adaptor on it) and refill the
30 gallon tank. The pump allows the water to flow back through it when it
is off.
Since I have no chloramines in my water, within 24hours I have more aged,
warm water that doesn't need to be treated with dechlorinator. I've thrown
a little power head into the 30 gallon to agitate the water and speed the
process along.
For those interested in trying it, the sump pump was purchased from a local
home improvement store for about $45. There should be a chart which shows
how high the pump will push the water. Since I fill my second story tanks
with the first floor sump tank, I bought a mid-range sump pump so I have
decent pressure on the second floor. If you are only refilling on a single
floor, a cheaper sump pump would probably work just fine. You may need to
buy an adaptor (brass because it will be sitting in water - the stainless
stuff is often too cheap to withstand being submerged) if you do not have a
female port on the sump pump (you need the hose's female end to screw onto
your faucet).
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Winchester [mailto:bravo454@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 12:32 PM
To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Using a Python
I use a hose to drain the tanks into a sink and then bought a $2 fitting for
the bathroom faucet at the hardware store that allows a hose to be screwed
on.
Paul
From: "Stewart, Jeffrey" <jeffs@amazon.com>
Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member
chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
To: "Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat"
<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Using a Python
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:28:37 -0800
I'm using a bathroom faucet. I unscrew the normal attachment, screw in the
one that fits the python, and then replace the original one once I'm done.
If you can't use your faucet, you could always use the python to drain
(directly to the garden or toilet) and use buckets for refilling... It's
not the best solution, but would still cut your bucket load in half.
Jeff Stewart
-----Original Message-----
From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of DonaldR
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 2:05 PM
To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Using a Python
What kind of faucet connection do you need? I have one of those kitchen
spray/aerator combination units with the built in hose. Bathroom has no
threaded faucet either.
Any suggestions?
-Don Rudee
--- "Stewart, Jeffrey" <jeffs@amazon.com> wrote:
I think I'm using Amquel currently, and I add it in as I'm refilling.
I figure out approximately how much I need to add and then add it in
thirds as the tank slowly tops off.
Your back will thank you for getting the python...
Jeff Stewart
-----Original Message-----
From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of A JACOBSON
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 12:55 PM
To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
Subject: [GSAS-Member] Using a Python
So, I'm about to break down and buy a python -- or rather, my back is
about
to break down, so I'm going to buy a python to save it.
I have Seattle tap water, and need to know what to do about
dechlorination.
Do I add the agent to the tank after I've siphoned off what I'm not
going to
use, but before I add the new water? Or do I wait until I've added
all the
water, and then add the agent?
Also, want to know what people are personally using for their water
change
dechlorinator. I have P.A.T. and Stress Coat, but am unsure if one
is
superior to the other.
Thanks,
Anita
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