Python knock off? or the real deal?

[number17Fan]

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

 

[Nic]

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....

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

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.

 

[Hot Slime]

Its pretty much the same.

 

[WyldFya]

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.

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

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.

Mine came with one.

 

[nfored]

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

 

[Nic]

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.

thats why i havent hooked mine up yet....

 

[Lrry93]

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.

 

[number17Fan]

Thanks for the quick feedback. I will check out the Aqueon unit. The wife is looking for birthday ideas