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08-31-2006, 12:52 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beaverton
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Tank Vacuum setups
I realize probably the most common way is siphoning. But when it comes to the sump, it's too low to siphon. Besides that I'm just wondering what are the easiest ways and setups people have found for vacuuming SB's and sumps. Anyone using shop vacs or something similar?
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08-31-2006, 12:53 PM
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The Muddy Mod
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Python System!!
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08-31-2006, 12:56 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Location: West of Dimples
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Yep, that's what I do Whatever! I use a python no spill drain and fill, you hook it to your sink, turn the sink on and it sucks the water out of your sump. In my BB sump I do this weekly to syphon out detritus. It's cheap and really effective.
Whiskey
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08-31-2006, 12:56 PM
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Big Fishy
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Originally Posted by whatevva
Python System!!
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i'll second that
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08-31-2006, 12:57 PM
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The Muddy Mod
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Here's the link
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08-31-2006, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bend, oregon
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I take my six horse shop vac and suck the sump dry on my little sump, suck it down about 1/3 of the way in my big sump in couple of minutes.....
two birds with one stone. detritus siphon(or i should say detritus SUCK) and water change all at once.
Im also on my own septic system so i dont want the saltwater down my drain.........i pour it on weeds in my drive way......
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I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other
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08-31-2006, 01:11 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
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Originally Posted by whatevva
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Does it come with the girl in the 70's hair and outfit? 
Looks like something I'll have to consider. Thanks.
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08-31-2006, 01:11 PM
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The Muddy Mod
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I take my six horse shop vac and suck the sump dry on my little sump, suck it down about 1/3 of the way in my big sump in couple of minutes.....
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and then he BLASTS it with an air gun in case something lived!! 
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08-31-2006, 01:13 PM
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The Muddy Mod
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Does it come with the girl in the 70's hair and outfit?
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Isn't that how EVERYBODY dresses to do a WC? I know I do.......
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08-31-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by whatevva
and then he BLASTS it with an air gun in case something lived!! |
Have i ever mentioned how much I  my six horse shop vac???????
If not let me tell you about it............
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I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other
Zoa and paly pics HERE
SPS pics HERE
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08-31-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by whatevva
Isn't that how EVERYBODY dresses to do a WC? I know I do....... |
One PRIME example of when we at TRT DO NOT want pics 
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I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other
Zoa and paly pics HERE
SPS pics HERE
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08-31-2006, 01:19 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
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Hahaha, Fly Guy has some of the best icons.
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08-31-2006, 01:19 PM
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Why I get nothing done...
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Originally Posted by Fly Guy
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Love that one!!
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08-31-2006, 01:26 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Originally Posted by tashier
Does it come with the girl in the 70's hair and outfit?
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Heh, I didn't even notice that, very sheek
Whiskey
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Mr. Jive/Dr. Heckyll
Life is never more fun, then when your the Underdog
Competing against the Giants.
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08-31-2006, 01:28 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Originally Posted by Fly Guy
One PRIME example of when we at TRT DO NOT want pics |
That's why we want pics STRICTLY LIMITED to the tank and it's contents.
Whiskey
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Mr. Jive/Dr. Heckyll
Life is never more fun, then when your the Underdog
Competing against the Giants.
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