is the anti-siphon thing necessary
1148332
If your pump is located higher than your plants, yes. If you don't attach it, you run the risk of the water continuing to flow even after the pump has turned off. This could drown your plants and leave your water source empty the next time the pump is supposed to run, which could also fry the pump.
1148333
Probably not in many cases, but it doesn't hurt. I think it's purpose it to prevent water that may be tainted with pesticides, etc., from flowing back into the water source.
1929699
Don't most vehicles come with an "anti-siphon" feature? I wouldn't chance trying to put the brass end down into my car gas tank. I've used it on a riding mower but the gas tank didn't have a long neck to thread it down. Not to mention I could see what I was doing the entire time.
1970593
YES, it MOST DEFINITELY WILL cause a siphon to be created. Please see my review titled "Saltwater aquarium applications beware!" for more information.
957410
You can still use it, but soap will not dispense without siphon hose going into soap bottle. Call Generac and tell them you were missing it.
473856
I think so but you still need a valve to turn off the flow from a new supply can, which I think is another fitting. I have used fill cans with their own discharge valve so I didn't need to get another valve.
1603650
No, not necessary! We just are careful to not have food/drink around it. The cover that it comes with his nylon and easy to spot clean. We did spill on it once.
1718174
Not necessary, When it is attached to your gas line connector it stabilizes it and with the grate over it, we have had no problems .
2014147
There isn't. However, I expect the glass to last well past the ten year mark with good maintenance and gentle care. I love my siphon.
643450
I thought it was a model number too, until I saw the conflicting answers. 'ASSE-1019-A' is an industry standard for freeze-proof anti-siphon sillcocks: www.jrsmith.com/uploads/docs/engcom7.11.pdf It's not a model number. Now I need to go back and look for a model number....
1298162
I can't imagine such a thing. She must be allowing the siphon tube to often get out of the water as she cleans the tank. I squeeze mine a few times to get it started, then it would siphon until all the waterin the tank is gone if I didn't remove it on purpose. The tube MUST stay under the water for it to work.
1846709
I never used the clean and fill unit so I can't help you. I use this siphon with the Python squeeze bulb and I love it.
1807853
I'm using one of these with the suction attachment shortened and it works well. Ideally I would like to attach a hose to drain into another container rather than filter through the bag and use it while doing partial water changes, but it is working quite well for the price as is after I cut the teeth down most of the way on the bell like suction attachment for the bottom. KollerCraft TOM Mr. Cleaner Battery Operated Gravel Siphon
963525
Nope, it just keeps food and such from going down the drain. It's perfectly designed, for what it is. But it's not a stopper.
96537
If you are referring to the small charcoal filters at the end of the wand - this is users choice - if your water is clean then I doubt you need it. Try it without for a while and see if it makes a difference.
1675619
There is a siphon tube but it is not auto siphon. You have to get it started with water.
541818
I think it would depend on the depth of the tank and how full it is. You have to "prime" the siphon with some quick "up-and-down" motions, so the depth of the fluid is a factor. Emptying a jerry can is a no-brainer. Emptying a one-quart gas tank on a lawn tractor might be more of a challenge. If the tank is small and/or the fluid level is low, consider a "turkey baster" or something similar.
1807854
A gravel siphon will work only for the gravel. Keep in mind there is a removable plate at the bottom as part of the internal under gravel filter that must be removed and cleaned. There is about a 1/4" gap under the plate and that area collects most of the junk.