Python -- Preventing Mold

GaryPokrant · Post by **GaryPokrant** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:38 pm

I am a new member of GWAPA and I know this is a dumb question even in a world where there are no dumb questions.

What, if anything, do you do to prevent mold and other gunk building up in the Python tubing?

If you do not do anything to prevent the build up, then how often do you have to clean out the tubing and how do you clean it?

Hanging up a 50 foot hose to drip dry does not seem too practical.

Thanks

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:32 pm

Gary,

I use OxyClean to clean my Python hose. Just mix up a warm batch and let the hose soak in it for a good while. Rinse it really well and you should be good to go.

Jamie G · Post by **Jamie G** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:48 am

Great Idea

gnatster · Post by **gnatster** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:03 am

Peroxide works well too.

RTRJR · Post by **RTRJR** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:14 pm

I'm in the Oxiclean group - I just feed th Python into the bucket slowly to get the air out.

I also cheat and let the water run on vacuum while I'm hanging the hose back up after use to purge the water. My office Python did not get that care in handling and molded routinely. PITA.

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:19 pm

I would have to agree on the oxiclean. It makes keeping the hoses clean so much easier.

Rob

Python -- Preventing Mold

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