diy pump for water changes

[clark12]

i have a python but want to cut my time down some more. i would like a a/c pump with inlet and outlet spigots. i can't find one thats a/c only d/c are available. any tips on what you use. i know i can get a converter but then thats more stuff. any ideas

[Ryan925]

i have a python but want to cut my time down some more. i would like a a/c pump with inlet and outlet spigots. i can't find one thats a/c only d/c are available. any tips on what you use. i know i can get a converter but then thats more stuff. any ideas

Home Depot 107419

[RogueDiscus]

http://www.petmountain.com/brands/55/1/pondmaster.html?gclid=CNv-xrC-ndICFZA6gQodk28FTg

I use these as submersibles in my aging barrels. But once primed I think they work externally too.
(The first one in the pic)

[clark12]

Home Depot 107419

that is exactly what i want. how much was that? how fast can you pump water? awesome, thanks

[clark12]

http://www.petmountain.com/brands/55/1/pondmaster.html?gclid=CNv-xrC-ndICFZA6gQodk28FTg

I use these as submersibles in my aging barrels. But once primed I think they work externally too.
(The first one in the pic)
can you put an intake hose o it to do water changes out of the tank? it might not prime though, even if i put water in the line there might be enough air to lose prime. just trying to talk through this, does this sound right with your pump

[RogueDiscus]

I think you need to fill the line with water, either fill it yourself, or start a siphon or something like that.

[clark12]

I think you need to fill the line with water, either fill it yourself, or start a siphon or something like that.

thanks roger, looking into this

[clark12]

http://www.petmountain.com/brands/55/1/pondmaster.html?gclid=CNv-xrC-ndICFZA6gQodk28FTg

I use these as submersibles in my aging barrels. But once primed I think they work externally too.
(The first one in the pic)

i read the description, they also work as an in line pump. what model do you have and what size tubing do you use for your discharge

[RogueDiscus]

I'm lifting water out of my Brute cans, travelling about 20 level feet and up the 5 feet to the top of my tanks. The pump has pipe threads on it. I bought a couple pvc connectors and connect a 3/4" drinking water RV hose. I drop the pump in the Brute and run the hose to my tanks. I also plug the pump into a remote switch. Very convenient. I started with Model 2, moved up to Model 5, and now use the Model 9.5 to fill. I would think at least the Model 5.