What do you use for water changes

[NathanG]

i put the gardenhose in the tank inside the washing machine tool:
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Gravity does the rest and the water is for the garden. When finished i connect the garden hose to the crane and fill the tank.

That's what i've been needing.

I went a python DIY route.

Used-

Water change valve - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002DVTG4K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Karcher Hose - http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/karcher-primo-flex-garden-hose----20m-330506

Syphon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marina-Clean-Aquarium-Gravel-Cleaner/dp/B0002AQI8G

Tap adapter - http://www.diy.com/departments/hozelock-threaded-tap-connector/189837_BQ.prd

Still need a control valve and the washing machine tool.

I already had the syphon that was a pita to start and made a mess inside the tank doing so but at least it fit straight onto the new primoflex hose.

I need the extra length of hose so the python would come out at around £60 and not as robust.

 

[Christos Ioannou]

Hi I use this:
http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/bucket-less-water-changes.35942/

 

[NathanG]

That's what i've been needing.

I went a python DIY route.

Used-

Water change valve - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002DVTG4K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Karcher Hose - http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/karcher-primo-flex-garden-hose----20m-330506

Syphon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marina-Clean-Aquarium-Gravel-Cleaner/dp/B0002AQI8G

Tap adapter - http://www.diy.com/departments/hozelock-threaded-tap-connector/189837_BQ.prd

Still need a control valve and the washing machine tool.

I already had the syphon that was a pita to start and made a mess inside the tank doing so but at least it fit straight onto the new primoflex hose.

I need the extra length of hose so the python would come out at around £60 and not as robust.

Can't seem to edit my post?

Just wanted to update on the aqueon flow valve. It leaks everywhere and does not screw onto the hozelock tap adapter. It comes with a tap adapter that works but not very robust. Maybe a waterbed fill valve like the python will work better.