I am looking for a siphon for my child to use (ie. pumping water out of bucket and onto plant). Is this easy enough for a young kid to use?
1558241
If an ole fart like me can do it, it should be no problem for a kid. Just make sure you hang to let them straighten out first I hure fine.ng them on a shed in the sun for a few hours and they we.
1558242
I suggest age 12 and up. The plunger is a bit stiff to operate. Also you may want to cut the hoses to a shorter length as they are long tend to "snake" around when pumping and you will have water everywhere.
1558243
Once you assembled, this pump it's pretty easy to use. It kind of depends on the fluid being pumped. I pumped transmission fluid and it took some effort to pump it. How young is the child? I think a 9 or 10 year old could pump water with it. If they're much younger than that it might be hard to do. And they have to be able to understand that the inlet must be lower than the outlet to siphon. but you can continuously pump it if that configuration isn't possible. I saw a lot of negative comments for this thing but it worked well for me. I've used it 2 or 3 times since.
170895
For little kids...maybe. My daughter was 4 when she got this...now 5...and has no problem getting water out.
280051
I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps. I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a... » Read More I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps. « Show Less
275321
If any solid thing is vacuumed (like small stones, mud, algae, etc.) the flow will be stopped and the ball inside the siphon could be blocked. It's not the right tool to do something of similar.
1781383
Air is obviously easier. Some people have recommended sand, and that would work too. It has a filling port on the bottom that you can hook air thingy up to, or unscrew it to pour water or sand in it. Actually it has 2 ports, one for air in the main part, and another on the bottom if you want to put sand or water in bottom. You don't want want to fill it up with water, it would probably weigh 100 pounds if you did that! The port on the bottom screws on tight and is in-set so small children absolutely cannot get at it and get it off. My 2 year old has enjoyed it.
577595
It's easy, like playing with Legos. Make sure you pre-measure your hoses first. I was able to hook up 2 bubble walls & volcano to my air pump w/ no probs.
318663
I haven't "used" mine yet, but did fill it with water to make sure it did in fact work when I received it. This product is designed without the expected siphon tube (which is why I tested mine to make sure I wasn't missing a part.) I was able to open the bottle & empty it after testing. I thought this bottle world be a small version of the pump-aerosol misters useful for hairspray or cooking oil. Instead the pumping action eventually forces any extra air out.
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Python is usually ass with bigger tank, i think just siphon would do the job in 5 gal bucket .
1524611
its not the best for removing repeatedly, and yes, it does drip pee sometimes when you move it. i had a toilet dedicated for this, and every other day or so just rinsed it in the tub. a pain, but works great overall. very comfortable for the kiddo, and stays in place and the handles and the step made it super easy for your child to climb up on themselves. i would still recommend it despite the pain of cleaning.
2192090
I think a younger child can use it if they are mature enough. Its a great cup to transition from a bottle since the spout is soft.
996890
I actually didn't think it required much in the way of being careful - the unit shuts off due to the bucket being full when it's still a good 3-4 inches from the top and it slides out very easily, so you'd almost have to go out of your way to slosh water out of it. Furthermore, it has a built-in handle in the middle of the bucket that lifts right up, making it incredibly easy to carry it with one hand (allowing you to open doors, tip up the bottom to pour it, etc. with your other hand).
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I think it would depend on the depth of the tank and how full it is. You have to "prime" the siphon with some quick "up-and-down" motions, so the depth of the fluid is a factor. Emptying a jerry can is a no-brainer. Emptying a one-quart gas tank on a lawn tractor might be more of a challenge. If the tank is small and/or the fluid level is low, consider a "turkey baster" or something similar.
735508
The directions suggest the siphon works best at full flow. My experience supports that.
1546260
Very easy once my son showed me how, unscrew the top button. The reservoir is much bigger than you think too.
2049332
It seems to be easy enough. I primarily use my pump and drain feature so I only used the bucket initially. It is not very big so you would have to empty it often if you don't drain or use the pump.
634817
The -- TOM Aquarium Maintenance Gravel Siphon, Nozzle 12-Inch by 1-Inch Hose, 5-Feet Length -- works great with the 10 gallon tank. When siphoning the water out I place a 5-gallon bucket on a chair/floor lower than the fish tank. You would want the bucket to be within 5 ft from the siphon tube reaching the bottom of the fish tank. Once you get the siphon going the water will be automatically sucked out from the bottom of the tank as you move the siphon head around the bottom of the tank. For $10 it is a deal.
2020116
I have a bucket I used to fill it...I would say ball park it is several gallons of water. Someone mentioned the plug is hard to fit...I have never released the plug - I just flip the whole thing over and dump the water when finished. Three toddlers would be max number to play.