DIY Python

[valiko]

I do not know if this information was posted here before.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_python.php

Just read this article. I've just built one like this, with total cost much lower than python.

[Jason]

How is it working for you so far?

[valiko]

Very good.

Except that I forgot to put the shut-off valve and had to run to the kitchen to turn the water off

I can post some pictures, but they are not that different from the one in the article.

PS: I've bought Waterbed drain/fill kit in the Sleepers waterbed store on St. Laurent. They might sell them elsewhere.

[squeeker]

I've always heard that you have to be careful regarding the type of garden hose you use.  I would assume that the anti-fungal additives could be harmful, as well as any metals, etc.

[darkdep]

For anyone doing a DIY python...

The same clear vinyl tubing I have seen for sale on rolls at Home Hardware.  They can cut to whatever length you want.  Sorry, didn't get the price.  I gave up trying to figure out a safe / cost effective way to do this to my satisfaction and just bought a Python when they were on sale.

[valiko]

I've bought clear vinyl tubing, 32 cents/foot. I've asked the sales person  and he said that it should be safe for the drinking water.

And the tubing is in the plumbing section, not gardening.


I do not think there are any additives.

[Jim]

I tryed to buy the waterbed fill and drain kit at wal-mart and i couldent find it, niether could the manager.

[charlie]

Jim , i think that list was reffering to Wal - Mart USA.
Regards

[charlie]

Valiko, what is included in the fill & drain kit.
Regards

[Jim]

o ok now it makes sense!

I'll try to get to the sleepers waterbed store on St. Laurent street.

thx

[charlie]

Jim , there is one on Colonade road which is closer to Barhaven ( Check the tele. directory.
Regards

[Jim]

ok thanks.

[valiko]

Here how it looks like. Basically everything is there, but the tube and tube fitting.

[darkdep]

I tried Canadian Tire, Wal mart, Home Depot, all looking for that damn waterbed kit, all didn't have it.  Probably because Waterbeds just aren't very popular anymore.

[Jim]

i guess the sleepers waterbed store is the only place that we know of that has it eh.

[valiko]

ebay got them too ...

[charlie]

That kit is 12.99 @ sleepers, you only need the pump ( lge pc) & maybe the facet adaptor, the 2nd largest pc is not needed that is for the bed, the pump @ big als is 11.99 , not a big difference in price but a few pennies cheaper.
Regards

[Poustic]

I got mine at Wal Mart about 2 months ago ($6 or so).  Don't remember which store, however.   :?  It was either in Ottawa or in Gatineau.   hehe  :lol:

[valiko]

That kit is 12.99 @ sleepers, you only need the pump ( lge pc) & maybe the facet adaptor, the 2nd largest pc is not needed that is for the bed, the pump @ big als is 11.99 , not a big difference in price but a few pennies cheaper.
Regards

yep.
11.99 http://www.bigalsonline.ca/catalog/product.xml?product_id=25743;category_id=3373

plus

6.99 http://www.bigalsonline.ca/catalog/product.xml?product_id=25845;category_id=2647

[Poustic]

11.99 http://www.bigalsonline.ca/catalog/product.xml?product_id=25743;category_id=3373

plus

6.99 http://www.bigalsonline.ca/catalog/product.xml?product_id=25845;category_id=2647

All of that comes in the Wal Mart box for about $6-7, plus you get a bottle of water conditioner that you can give to someone who has a waterbed.   :wink: