Python 25 foot No Spill System

[MN_Aquarist]

I just ordered one of these from Amazon and it seems like a solid piece of equipment. The only issue I have is that I don't seem to have enough water pressure or seals that are tight enough to do the job. While attempting to use this, I caused my faucet seals to leak rather than produce enough pressure for a siphon.

Is there a special technique that makes this thing work?

 

[Redwolf91]

They work great, when they connect properly. I took the end of the one I used to have, went to my true value store, and had the guy who knew the plumbing isle find me a way to just unscrew my faucet aerator and screw in the fitting for the python. Worked great for a long time

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[Ian086]

I just ordered one of these from Amazon and it seems like a solid piece of equipment. The only issue I have is that I don't seem to have enough water pressure or seals that are tight enough to do the job. While attempting to use this, I caused my faucet seals to leak rather than produce enough pressure for a siphon.

Is there a special technique that makes this thing work?

Try some plumbers tape on the adaptor that goes into the faucet.....

 

[MN_Aquarist]

you're not understanding. The leak is coming from the seal around the base of the faucet where it connects to the sink. It's also not producing enough water pressure to create a siphon. Neither the siphon hose or the hose fitting is leaking.

Do I need some kind of industrial wash tub with heavy duty seals on the faucet?

 

[Redwolf91]

So, it's leaking where the faucet arm and base come together?

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[Redwolf91]

Could you show a pic of where it's leaking?

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[MN_Aquarist]

So, it's leaking where the faucet arm and base come together?

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Yes. It leaks from there and won't create a siphon.

 

[Redwolf91]

Does it leak without the python attached?

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[Redwolf91]

Apologies if the questions seem stupid, just trying to be sure I understand

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[MN_Aquarist]

Does it leak without the python attached?

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no, only when the python is attached. The python seems to create a lot of back pressure, which is what's causing my faucet to leak at the base arm.

 

[Redwolf91]

Depending on the make and style of the faucet, you may be able to tighten that union. Carefully, don't force anything. Also, are you on a well by chance?

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