Skinny gravel vac

[tranceFusion]

Has anyone found a gravel vac attachment that is narrow? I have a lot of crevices that I can't get between. At some point I seemed to recall seeing an assortment pack of different sizes of attachments for sale, but now I can't find a skinny attachment. Thanks!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Lee’s and tetra has them and I believe Walmart

 

[tranceFusion]

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[Greg P]

I heated up a small one with a heat gun and flattened it between some wood. Hold until cools.
Don't overheat it or it may melt/bubble.

 

[Red_Beard]

3d print!
That is where i got mine

 

[Karen00]

I need one as well. I found them shorter, but not narrower. They're all the same diameter at 1". I checked Walmart, etc and online. Having said that I live in Canada so I don't know if US Walmart, etc. have different stock. I wish I had a 3D printer as was suggested.

 

[tranceFusion]

I think there are Etsy sellers who will let you pay them to do a print. Does anyone have a blueprint they could share? I also can’t really find anything skinnier, just shorter (in the US)

 

[Karen00]

3d print!
That is where i got mine

Can you provide details? Is that a company that does printing or did you 3d print it yourself? What file did you use?

 

[Red_Beard]

Can you provide details? Is that a company that does printing or did you 3d print it yourself? What file did you use?

I printed it myself, and drew it up myself also. I was mulling over offering to do the same and ship it out for you guys. Although I can't make any promises it will happen until after the new year. Mine isnt see through but it does great in the sump. It is also rather short, as i can only print about 10inches tall. If you wanted one quick and clear and longer, what @Greg P recommend would do it. Get one of the one inchers and warm it up with a heat gun or something else that will get it hot but not burn it and then squish it flat and let it cool down while in the profile you want.

 

[Karen00]

I printed it myself, and drew it up myself also. I was mulling over offering to do the same and ship it out for you guys. Although I can't make any promises it will happen until after the new year. Mine isnt see through but it does great in the sump. It is also rather short, as i can only print about 10inches tall. If you wanted one quick and clear and longer, what @Greg P recommend would do it. Get one of the one inchers and warm it up with a heat gun or something else that will get it hot but not burn it and then squish it flat and let it cool down while in the profile you want.

Thanks!! I might try the heat gun trick. It's also not a rush so I will see what you're up to in the new year for or.... I will buy myself a 3d printer for Christmas. LOL

 

[Malcontent]

I have two of these. 1/2" ID tubing will slip onto the end.

 

[Karen00]

I have two of these. 1/2" ID tubing will slip onto the end.

Thanks for this! So 1/2" tubing fits onto the ribbed portion or the straight tube (or both)?

 

[Malcontent]

Thanks for this! So 1/2" tubing fits onto the ribbed portion or the straight tube (or both)?

It fits onto the last inch or so on the output side--the part in the diagram labeled as 0.55" diameter.

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Lee’s 3/8“ Rigid tubing. I put a door spring inside the tubing, heated it up, bent it in a 90 degree angle on one end for an easier Syphon hose hook up.

 

[trmiv]

I have this one. The tube is only 1” wide. Works great for small areas.

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[SteveMM62Reef]

The 1” Python, how long is the tube on the Tall Model? Does it have the Check Valve in the Tube to Hose Connector, so you can do a Plunging Action to start the Syphon ?