The guy at Home Depot really helped me out today. I was trying to find a way to refill my tanks without having to hold the hose ad nauseum. He gave me some ideas and must have noticed that the suggestions weren't registering. He said "Would you like me to make something for you?". Ha....of course!!!!!
Here's what he made....all for under $10. Now I have to remember to keep an eye on water levels. No flooding allowed.
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cool.......I use a clamp.... ;D
I started out looking for a clamp and couldn't find anything. And not knowing what I was doing didn't help. Lol.
Looks good Pauline. Next time your by WalMart pickup a "Hose Shut Off Valve" and you can turn the water on and off from your new toy!
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Dennis
Good idea Dennis. I'll do that.
Clamp, any Lowes Etc.
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2000333/1428/spring-clamp-1-opening-112-depth.aspx
I'd use a glue up ball valve in the assembly.
I would be tempted to use either a float valve to turn the water off before it overflows or a mechanical hose flow timer (which I use for my plant watering system) where you can crank in the amount of time you want it to run for and it turns off after that time period. The second would be the easiest. It could go either where the hose starts or between the hose and your device. The first would involve less guessing.
I'm thinking I'll just have to babysit this because a pump is running the water from an aging barrel to the tank.
Frank I looked at those clamps at Home Depot. I thought they'd crush the hose when clamped to the tank.
An alternative would be a float switch in the tank receiving the water which would turn off the pump at a defined level.
It could be attached to your device I suppose, but it may get a bit complicated with the wires and all.
I know a float valve has been mentioned, but I was wondering if a float valve that is used in horses water troughs would work? I am not sure but is this what Frank mentioned??
There are no wires or anything. Here are a few different types that I can find via the web-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Float-Valve-for-Livestock-Tanks-Water-Trough-Dog-Horse-Cattle-Auto-Filler-/150937097795?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23248d5643
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=23156
http://disabilityworktools.com/shop-by-tool-type/pets-livestock/horses/water-tank-float-valve/
Generally, if you are using a pump to move the water, it is not a good idea to shutdown the flow with a valve. It could burn out the pump.
There may be certain types of pumps that don't have this problem but I think it is generally true for centrifugal pumps.
She's just filling multiple tanks with a hose....not setting up water system. I use a plug adapter/remote switch that you carry with you...just plug the pump into the adapter and click to turn the pump off/on as you go from tank to tank....about $15 at Lowes..
QuoteI use a plug adapter/remote switch that you carry with you...just plug the pump into the adapter and click to turn the pump off/on as you go from tank to tank....about $15 at Lowes..
That sounds handy.
I use a Christmas tree on/off switch that you tap with your foot. The remote control wouldn't work on this pump.
How soon after the glue dries can I use the hose attachment? I've been running water through it into the sink. As far as I can tell the glue smell is gone.
Glue solvent is bad for fish. It causes kidney damage.
When the smell is gone and the glue is dry it should be OK. Dried glue is non-toxic.
Okay, thanks. I think I'll give it a few more days just to be on the safe side.
That look so handy. I overflowing tanks with the hose standing next to it watching it. I have a short attention span.
Quote from: b125killer on April 07, 2013, 09:48:30 PM
That look so handy. I overflowing tanks with the hose standing next to it watching it. I have a short attention span.
LOL.........been there..... ;D
Quote from: b125killer on April 07, 2013, 09:48:30 PM
That look so handy. I overflowing tanks with the hose standing next to it watching it. I have a short attention span.
HA HA...I am laughing too...guilty of the same thing..short attention span! LOL I almost did the overflow thing yesterday myself when doing water changes! I was here by myself and I really needed help...I am laughing at what a mess I must have looked like trying to to stop the mess from happening! lol
I try to multi-task while filling the tank with the hose in my hand. Many a time water sprays all over the place because I don't realize the nozzle is pointing in the wrong direction.
I run a hose from the tank to the basement floor sump when doing water changes. Yesterday I managed to pull the end of the hose out of the sump catch basin. Oops....many, many gallons of water got pumped all over the floor. Cement floor and hubby sleeping in front of the TV....whew. ::)
Remote control, foot operated on/off switches..... you people are truly insane!!! LOL ;D
My little magnetic drive pump just sits and waits for me to turn the water back on without a bit of fuss or complaint. LOL ;D
Dennis