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jpjn

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Has anyone else ever had a hard time with a Python not sucking up the junk from the bottom? Do I need a different size end on it? If so, a wider or narrower end? It seems to suck up just so far, then sits there refusing to go any higher! It's so pissing me off. The tank is a 75g.

My 220 gallon tank vacuums easier then the 75. WHY?!
 
I remove the big plastic piece and just use the end of the hose to clean my sand. It provides a much more powerful suction.
 
Mine has been doing the same thing since we moved a month ago. I think it is cause the water pressure is less here then at my old house.

Do you it hook up to the same faucet for both tanks?
 
AHoskins;1094762; said:
I remove the big plastic piece and just use the end of the hose to clean my sand. It provides a much more powerful suction.
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Doesn't it suck up the sand too?

I'm always fighting trying to not suck up the sand.
 
I have the same problem your 220 has more water volume helps to push the water.... just turn your hot water on for a couple seconds and it will suck the crap out....
 
You know, I tried that just today...removed the end and tried just using the tubing. Yeah, the suction was great, but it kept sucking up too much sand!

Actually, when I drain my tanks, I don't hook them to the sink because we have a septic tank which fills too quickly. So I throw the end out the door or window, then just hook it to the sink for filling.

I just wondered if a narrow OR wider end would allow stronger suction. My sand looks so nasty and I can't get the junk up off of it.

Sparker, you live in FL too. Want an Oscar? Or a Jaguar? :)
 
jpjn;1094817; said:
Sparker, you live in FL too. Want an Oscar? Or a Jaguar? :)
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How big are they?
How Much?
And where are you?:naughty:

I'm in Panama City
 
make sure all the connections are tight on that green plastic valve...if they get loose then you'll lose suction
 
WayneSB;1094930; said:
Shoulda bought a Dyson. ;)
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Gee, the wife's got one think she'll mind????:ROFL:
 
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