Equipment Review and Discussion :: Siphon

[Ashley]

The siphon is here!
We don't need it right now since the FX5 is keeping the water crystal clear, but I do know that partial changes will still be needed from time to time.
The brass adapter works pretty well on our faucet....except the one they gave me has a bit of a flat spot along with tread, which makes it difficult to screw on and causes some water to squirt off the back side.

[steve]

You might want to try a different washer. When I had to use my brass adaptor, I would have to take out the washer.

[Ashley]

We have to take the washers out of the brass adaptor for it to fit.

[VeipaCray]

sounds like a trip to the hardware store for a different washer.

[Joao]

I have the aqueon one and I think its great. I read somewhere that the aqueon has stronger fittings, but I'm sure you can't go wrong with the python either.

Water changes are so easy now

[VeipaCray]

The python gives you both plastic (useless) and brass fittings. Once you use a brass fitting from the vendor or from the hardware store I don't think there'd be much of a difference.

[Joao]

I don't have both so I can't really compare. I just remember reading a review where the guy owned both and compared them. He said the aqueon was way better. What sealed the deal for me was that the aqueon was $20 cheaper ahaha.

[VeipaCray]

Yeah I bought mine 15 years ago... python was the only choice. It's lasted 15 years and going strong so I continue to recommend it. The way things are made these days it seems rare to find a product that makes it 15 weeks sometimes yet alone 15 years.

[Joao]

Yup, aint that the truth. And then people wonder why I'm so oldschool at heart ahahah.