CT_ Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I have a big box store gravel vac and the hose it came with is really stiff. Does anyone have suggestions for replacement hose that's easier to wield and pinch off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdis Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I bought the nylon hose at lowes. They have several different sizes. Definitely less rigid than the one that came with the siphon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 My favorite hose is the python hose, I’m not sure what they are made of but they’ve been the best out of several I’ve tried. You can buy the hose without all of the other attachments which is what I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdis Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Struggle said: My favorite hose is the python hose, I’m not sure what they are made of but they’ve been the best out of several I’ve tried. You can buy the hose without all of the other attachments which is what I do. I do use the python to fill my tanks but I go out the window into a drum with a syphon when I drain or vacuum. We use the water for the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanTruth Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Struggle said: My favorite hose is the python hose, I’m not sure what they are made of but they’ve been the best out of several I’ve tried. You can buy the hose without all of the other attachments which is what I do. I agree. They’re really flexible, but they don’t kink either. I’ve used other flexible tubing, but they always kink here and there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Struggle said: My favorite hose is the python hose, I’m not sure what they are made of but they’ve been the best out of several I’ve tried. You can buy the hose without all of the other attachments which is what I do. I was out of the house anyway so I checked my local lowes and they just had stiff vinyl tube so when I got home I ordered a python gravel vac. Price was good and the description said its the same hose as all their other products so we'll see how it goes when i get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 If you can find a hose that is actually rubber, it should be a lot easier to bend/pinch. My syphon hoses are some kind of silicon/??? blend. I've had them so long I don't remember. They are flexible, but not to the point where you can pinch them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickS77 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I use soft silicone tubing, easy to pinch off and stop siphoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I've been happy with python hoses - the only negative is they are expenses per foot. I have a couple of 25 feet hoses from them. I've tried cheaper tubing and they have a tendency to both pinch and grow mold (not sure why the python does not grow mold). Garden hoses as someone mentioned are always an option - they are a lot heavier and i worry if they are safe for fishes (yea as a kid like most people i drank from them but i would prefer they were label food safe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb77 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 9:15 AM, Chrisdis said: I do use the python to fill my tanks but I go out the window into a drum with a syphon when I drain or vacuum. We use the water for the garden hose. On 3/8/2021 at 9:08 AM, Struggle said: My favorite hose is the python hose, I’m not sure what they are made of but they’ve been the best out of several I’ve tried. You can buy the hose without all of the other attachments which is what I do. Python ones arre most lasting for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 the python hoses are great. soft, flexible, and last for super long. mine is about 25 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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