Python knock off? or the real deal?

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number17Fan

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I went to WalMart today to buy a python to clean my 55 with and they stopped selling them. Now they carry Lee's Ultimate Gravel VAC for $29.99.

I grabbed one, but I am thinking about taking it back. Is this a cheap imitation or do these work as well as a real python? Anyone own one?

Steve
 
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Nic

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works the same....gravel tube has a check valve in it so it makes for a mess if you refill with water and its hooked up still....
 
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Hawkfish3.0

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I had one. It worked fine. The valve assembly is a bit of a PITA though. I really like the new design from Aqueon. You don't get water shooting all over the place when you switch to fill.
 
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I prefer the python units. I have a lee unit, but don't like the operation on it. The new aqueon units are nice, but they don't have hose thread adaption.
 
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Hawkfish3.0

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WyldFya;1931494; said:
I prefer the python units. I have a lee unit, but don't like the operation on it. The new aqueon units are nice, but they don't have hose thread adaption.
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Mine came with one. :confused:
 
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nfored

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I have a ghetto one i got from pet smart, if you dont hold it just right the grave gets completly sucked up inside and clogs it up. ANything has got to be better than this, i made it work better by adding a pvc coupler and giving it an extra few inches
 
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Nic

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WyldFya;1931494; said:
I prefer the python units. I have a lee unit, but don't like the operation on it. The new aqueon units are nice, but they don't have hose thread adaption.
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thats why i havent hooked mine up yet....
 
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Lrry93

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I have had the valve housing crack and leak all over my floor 3 times in the last year from Pythons. I say just buy you a long hose and hook it to a cheap gravel vac. If you want a valve buy a plumbing ball valve at Home Depot. It will last longer then both Lees and a Python.
 
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