How to get that darn Gravel Vac started

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Gerwin
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How to get that darn Gravel Vac started

Post by Gerwin » Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:25 pm

So allot of ya'll can't seem to suck start a hose, well we hope this helps
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Re: How to get that darn Gravel Vac started

Post by Doug » Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:16 am

The pinch and fill technique is also useful to get that tank-to-toilet garden hose siphon started for major draining purposes. If you're by yourself, and you don't want to flood your bathroom, you need to secure the hose at the toilet end first; often, putting it under the seat/lid is sufficient.

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