Python Broke!!

**DrNic** · 08-31-2009, 03:44 AM

Earlier today I was doing my standard water changes. I had siphoned out all the tanks and was refilling the last one. There was about 1 inch left to go when suddenly, POP! BANG! The on/off valve piece broke right down the middle spraying water all over the floor. I quickly tossed the end into the tank and turned off the water. Luckily the local Petco has Python replacement parts so I got a new valve without a problem. It sure made me jump though.

**rookie** · 08-31-2009, 03:47 AM

Wow that stinks was it on carpet

**Northernguy** · 08-31-2009, 03:47 AM

Go to a plumbing or hardware store and get a brass one.They cost more but there is no comparison.You will never need another one unless you lose it somewhere!

**Lab_Rat** · 08-31-2009, 03:56 AM

Yeah, that's happened to me before too. I've started keeping a backup part for each piece so I don't have to worry about being stuck mid water change without a usable python.