Leaking python connection

[Niki_up]

So I took my python apart a few weeks ago bc I had a plant stuck in the green part that connects the siphon To the gravel vacuum. The part with the flow knob.

When I put everything back together it now leaks when I drain the tanks, only when draining not when refilling. I can see air bubbles getting into the draining water from the connector. I took it all apart again and tried to fix it but it still leaks.
Anyone have this problem? Know how to fix it?

 

[fishguy1978]

Check to make sure the gasket is installed. If it's missing you can get replacements at your local hardware store.

 

[Niki_up]

Check to make sure the gasket is installed. If it's missing you can get replacements at your local hardware store.
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I’ll definitely have to check for this as I wouldn’t have noticed if it went missing

 

[Niki_up]

There are definitely no washer in the connectors, neither side has them.
I’ll have to look at getting replacements

 

[deeda]

I think fishguy1978 was referring to where it connects to the faucet whereas Niki_up , you are referring to the on/off valve that connects the hose to the gravel siphon, correct? A pic might be helpful.

 

[Niki_up]

I think fishguy1978 was referring to where it connects to the faucet whereas Niki_up , you are referring to the on/off valve that connects the hose to the gravel siphon, correct? A pic might be helpful.

Yes you are correct, I’m referring to the section with the on/off valve. See pic, sorry currently filling up my tank with it so I wasn’t able to take it apart

 

[fishguy1978]

D deeda at each connection there are rubber gaskets not just at the faucet.

 

[deeda]

Thanks for both the pic and the clarification on the rubber gaskets, it's been so long since I had a Python I forgot all the bits and pieces.

I'm assuming it just takes garden hose gaskets/washers?

 

[fishguy1978]

Thanks for both the pic and the clarification on the rubber gaskets, it's been so long since I had a Python I forgot all the bits and pieces.

I'm assuming it just takes garden hose gaskets/washers?

Yes.

 

[tlindsey]

After replacing the washer/gasket I personally would wrap the thread on the end of the connection with a little Teflon tape plumbers use.