Python Question

[ksfishguy]

I am using a 50 ft Python, how do you get all of the water out of the long tube after filling the tank?
Thanks!

 

[rkilling1]

i just start the suction at the sink and roll up the hose. most, not all, the water goes into the sink. there will be some residual left in the hose.

 

[joannde]

yep, I do the same as rkilling. Only I turn the faucet completely off and set the Pyton to drain, then I roll it up lifting it high to force the water towards the sink. A little water stays in the tube but its no big deal.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I do the same, roll it up as the sink is on suction. Once I get to the sink, I turn the sink off. And I have a 75FT one, kind of hard to keep on my arm when rolling it up, lol.

 

[joannde]

Ah - I start my rolling at the sink. I bring the tube to the sink with me and put it in a bucket in case some water escapes. I start just rolling just behind the tube, raising it high so the water is forced out and then let it fall to the floor once the water is out. As I do this the rest of the Python is pulled back towards the sink. The Python accumulates into semi decent rolls on the floor in front of the sink. I shove all the lose coils into a large plastic shopping bag and store it in a closet.

 

[rwbw00]

I roll my 50ft one up the same way. However, i store it in a bucket. That way if some of the water makes its way out of the tube then it is no big deal.

 

[ksfishguy]

Great ideas and thanks. I have plenty of buckets after using them to do water changes and such. I will use one for storage. Thanks again!