Will this work if the tank is lower than the sink drain and faucet? Can't siphon with gravity because of that.
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Can this unit connect to a shower or bathroom faucet? The aquarium we own is in my son's room. I'm tired of the 5 gallon buckets I have 3 going currently ...LOL I never realized I gold fish from a fair could have changed the world of fish as I knew it. I am greatful for any feed back. Thank you kindly, Hatti ����051;
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It will certainly work to fill it but for the syphon to flow in emptying it won't. You might be able to get away with leaving your faucet running - that is what starts the syphon for you ... but you will waste a lot of water if it does.
2020126
Yes, as long as you have the water running fast enough it will pull water from 5' feet below.
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I have had this model for about 3 months and my pressure is high ( I do have a water pressure reducing valve in my line), my sink is standard depth and I do get splashing when the water is turned on. I do think it would work with low pressure.
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It would be able to move a little fluid with each squeeze of the bulb, but it would be a lot of work to move gallons that way. With the siphon, gravity fill a fuel can on the ground, and then refuel the other vehicle from the fuel can. Look for a manual crank or electric Transfer Pump to go from tank to tank at the same level.
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You will either have to use a hose extender if you can find the right connector or buy a longer hose for the drain. I had to set my sink in close proximity to where the water drain from a raised deck.
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Let me check with my husband. I think his biggest problem that I have heard him comment on is trying to get the pressure just right for the gun. I know he does like the gravity feed much more than the siphon but has used both. I will ask him tonight and email shortly. Overall he is really happy with it.
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Yes, it will work fine in that application... but it does require enough room in the basin / tank to move up and down from its pivot / attachment point to activate... not generally an issue.... just never sure of customers application... but feel free to call with questions. CSH 989-723-8985 Dan
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I would make sure you have a vent on tank. I noticed on mine with a gravity feed it would drain very slow so I installed a breather. Worked great after that.
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You should be able to. The siphoning part has a pretty low profile. The question would be how small your opening is I suppose.
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Yes, that should work. The anode doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the tank
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I have not tried such extreme scenario. It it works it may probably will with minimal suction as water is heavy, it may take longer and use a lot of water from your faucet. I have a sink in the basement less than 50 feet from my two aquariums. The Aqueon siphon has weak suction and cracked, having to replace it two times. My aquarium per store had the same issue cleaning a few dozen aquariums. They now use the Python syphone adapted to the Aqueon tubing and vacuum nozzle. They claim that the Python siphon is studier and generates more suction. I followed their advised and they were right! I can endorse their recommendation. Here is the Amazon link to the Python siphon. http://www.amazon.com/Python-13B-Aquarium-Replacement-Pump/dp/B000255NVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417656862&sr=8-3&keywords=python+aquarium+cleaner You can also find the Python nut-luck for it that will help you reuse/adapt the rest of the Aqueon parts. I am sure the Python siphon will produce more suction but you may have to test it going up one flight of stairs. Good luck!
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If the tank is higher than the sink you can use the system like a siphon, although it's rather slow.
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I would say yes seeing as how gravity is not a factor, but i am no expert plumber i just own one of these, which is awesome by the way
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I don't know. I will try it tomorrow and let you know. I have a double stainless sink. I don't know why it wouldn't, but I will experiment with it.
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Yes it will work if you can get the stopper below all of the connections into the drainpipe.
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Sara - I seriously doubt that this filter would work for your particular application as it works on a "siphoning" principal which would mean that the intake tube would have to be submerged at all times allowing no air whatsoever to impede the flow of water. Additionally, the filtering unit must sit lower than the tank to work properly.
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the spout is not adjustable [pull/push in/out]but the spout is 1" longer that the legsso, it may work with your sinkit works fine with mine
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Mine did not run at first. It had the circle with the triangle and the water drop indicator. According to the manual the means the tank is full on the tank is not positioned correctly. We are using the gravity drain, but I did notice that the Styrofoam block was in a position where is could not "float". I freed up the block by bending the plastic a little and replaced the tank. Voila.