It finally happened :(

[Patio]

I'm a sucker and have always sucked.

 

[max_nano]

Expensive solution to a drinking problem:

Ultra Zero Utility Pump

The Sicce Ultra Zero is a multi-purpose utility pump, perfect for when you just need a sturdy pump to move water from one place to another, such as for pumping freshly mixed saltwater to your tank after a water change, or refilling reservoirs. The Ultra Zero has plenty of power to pump water...

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Bucket head from Home Depot is like 20-30$ and connects to a regular 5gal bucket and includes a float valve shut off

 

[Rostato]

Bucket head from Home Depot is like 20-30$ and connects to a regular 5gal bucket and includes a float valve shut off

Those are great for cleaning out the last inch or so of your sump. I use a utility pump to get that loan then use my shop vac to clean the rest. I do this once a year.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Good to know about the buckethead, now I can stop destroying my expensive shop vacs on wet clean up.

 

[tankguy]

Man there some great jokes to insert on quite a few comments

 

[RedLeader]

Bucket head from Home Depot is like 20-30$ and connects to a regular 5gal bucket and includes a float valve shut off

I didnt know those things had a float valve shut off. I always thought, "How do I tell when the 5 gallon bucket is full?!" Was afraid it would be a quick way to flood my floor.

 

[Meshmez]

I got a python water changer with the thumb switch ball valve. Shut it off, lift tube to fill hose, refill tube, open valve, siphon on. Being able to use that to start the siphon and to regulate the flow has been a game changer. Along with the 50' hose to drain directly to my utility sink.

 

[Drendo]

Al=tleast you didn't ingest skimmate. Lol

 

[RandyC]

Al=tleast you didn't ingest skimmate. Lol

ok...why have you been siphoning skimmate @Drendo? Is that what the cool kids do nowadays?

 

[dochou]

Is the water really that bad? I've sucked a bit a water a couple times over the many years of reefing and it just tastes like the ocean. It's kinda like when going diving; water is going to get in your mouth no mater what.
Only thing is we don't swallow when diving.

 

[Rostato]

Is the water really that bad? I've sucked a bit a water a couple times over the many years of reefing and it just tastes like the ocean. It's kinda like when going diving; water is going to get in your mouth no mater what.
Only thing is we don't swallow when diving.

Yeah it was gross. on a positive note, I went and got ice cream to remove the taste.

 

[EBJ]

I didnt know those things had a float valve shut off. I always thought, "How do I tell when the 5 gallon bucket is full?!" Was afraid it would be a quick way to flood my floor.

It usually starts shooting water out the air outlet anyway. I thought the bucket head was pretty useless due to the small container size. It's more like 3 gallons before it shuts off. I use a 16 gallon shop vac to clean the sump instead.

 

[max_nano]

It usually starts shooting water out the air outlet anyway. I thought it was pretty useless due to the small container size. I use a 16 gallon shop vac to clean the sump instead.

Yep you gotta be careful with it, for a smaller sump it’s great for the last bit that can’t get taken out with a siphon. I think putting it over a white bucket may help to watch the level as well

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Is the water really that bad? I've sucked a bit a water a couple times over the many years of reefing and it just tastes like the ocean. It's kinda like when going diving; water is going to get in your mouth no mater what.
Only thing is we don't swallow when diving.

I'd imagine the dirty gunk/etc is a bit more concentrated in a reef tank than out in the ocean. My major concern (which doesn't stop me from mouth-siphoning) is the possibility of palytoxin/other dirty crap getting into any potential open wound in my mouth.