Making A Diy Fryer Siphon: Easy Steps For Beginners

Making your own fryer siphon is a simple process that can be done with a few household materials and tools. A siphon is a device used to transfer liquid from one container to another, and it works by creating a vacuum that draws the liquid up and into a pipe. To make your own, you will need a plastic bottle, a power cable, scissors, vinyl tubing, a ball valve, male hose adapters, and plumber's tape. You will also need a drill or a dremel to create holes in the bottle and its cap. By following these steps and creating your own siphon, you can avoid getting a mouthful of liquid and conveniently move liquid from place to place.

How to make a siphon for a large tank

Making a siphon for a large tank is a simple process that can be done in a few different ways. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a siphon for a large tank:

Using a Plastic Bottle and Vinyl Tubing:

Materials:

• Empty clear plastic bottle
• 10' of 5/8" by 7/8" vinyl tubing
• 1/2" ball valve
• Three 1/2" male hose adapters
• Plumber's tape
• Scissors
• Wrench
• Lighter

Instructions:

• Drill a 3/4" hole in the cap of the plastic bottle.
• Insert one of the male hose adapters into the hole in the cap.
• Cut off approximately two inches of the bottom of the bottle.
• Use a lighter to heat up and seal the edges of the cut.
• Wrap plumber's tape around the thick ends of two male hose adapters and thread them into both ends of the ball valve. Tighten with a wrench.
• Cut 3' to 4' of tubing and attach one end to the male hose adapter connected to the bottle, and the other end to one of the male hose adapters on the ball valve.
• Attach the remaining tubing to the last male hose adapter.

Using the Submersion Method:

Materials:

• Bucket
• Aquarium vacuum kit (rigid plastic tube and flexible tubing)

Instructions:

• Place the bucket below the level of the tank.
• Place the vacuum end (larger opening) of the tube inside the aquarium, keeping it several inches above the gravel.
• Submerge the vacuum opening (larger tube opening) into the fish tank to displace the air in the tube.
• Slowly lower the remaining length of tubing into the tank to remove any remaining air.
• Seal the discharge opening (narrow end of the flexible tube) with your finger.
• Lift the discharge opening out of the tank and into the bucket, maintaining the seal.
• Remove your finger from the discharge end and direct the water into the bucket.
• To stop the water flow, raise the discharge end above the level of the aquarium.

Using Your Mouth:

Materials:

• Bucket
• Aquarium vacuum kit (rigid plastic tube and flexible tubing)

Instructions:

• Place the bucket below the level of the tank.
• Place the vacuum end (larger opening) of the tube at the bottom of the tank, keeping it a few inches above the gravel.
• Place your mouth on the discharge opening (smaller end of the tube) and suck lightly until the water reaches the arc of the tube.
• Quickly remove your mouth and place the discharge opening into the bucket.
• Direct the water into the bucket by moving the vacuum end of the tube around the tank.
• To stop the water flow, lift the discharge end above the level of the tank.

How to make a homebrew siphon

Materials

• A rubber sink stopper between 1 and 1/8th inch and 1 and 1/4 inch in diameter
• 2 feet of 1/4th inch tubing
• 3 feet of 3/8th inch tubing
• Scissors
• Drill or a dremel
• A drill bit that's smaller than 1/4th of an inch

Method

• Ensure the rubber sink stopper is concave or hollow on the side that will be inserted into the sink, not solid.
• Drill two holes in the sink stopper. The holes should be as close to vertically aligned with each other as possible and positioned on either side of the small bump used to pull the sink stopper out of the sink.
• Stick the smaller tube through one of the holes. Place the sink stopper over the opening of the bottle you're siphoning into, and run the tube down to the bottom of the bottle.
• Cut the tube about two inches from where it comes out of the hole.
• Run the leftover tubing that you cut off into the other hole, about one inch in.
• Fit the larger tube over the smaller tube, fitting about 2 inches of the larger tube over the smaller one so it won't slip off.
• To siphon, place the sink stopper over the rim of the bottle with the brew in it. Place the other end of the long tube into the container you're siphoning into.
• Blow into the excess tube. This will start the siphoning.

How to make a straw siphon

Making a straw siphon is a simple process that can be done with just a few household items. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your own straw siphon:

Materials:

• Flexible drinking straws
• Tape (electrical or modelling clay)
• Tall glass or container
• Shorter glass or container

Instructions:

• Fill your tall container to the brim with water and place it next to your small container.
• Cut the long end of a straw so it fits into your tall container, with the flexible part resting on the lip.
• Cut one end of the straw to make a point.
• Push the pointed end into the short end of another straw.
• Seal the connection between the two straws with tape or modelling clay.
• Cover one end of the joined straw with your fingertip.
• Quickly put the long end of the straw into the tall container and release your finger.
• Watch as the water flows from one container to the other!

Tips:

• If you get air bubbles in the straw and the water stops flowing, check your seal. Ensure there are no gaps where air can enter by re-applying tape or pressing the modelling clay more firmly.
• Try experimenting with different lengths of straws to see how it affects the flow of water.
• Be careful when handling liquids, especially if you are using a poisonous substance like gasoline. Do not put the straw in your mouth to start the siphon.

How to make a siphon without getting anything in your mouth

A siphon is a handy tool to move liquid from place to place without using a pump. It relies on the assumption that the liquid you want to move is higher than the location you're moving it to. The liquid will travel uphill, as long as the final destination is lower than the beginning level. The problem with siphoning is that there has to be some initial suction to begin the movement of the liquid through a pipe. This usually comes from the human mouth. Using some readily available household materials, a pair of scissors, and about 2 minutes of your time, you can avoid this.

What You'll Need:

• A plastic bottle
• A power cable
• A pair of scissors

Step 1: Preparing the Pipe (Cable)

The first problem with using a power cable as a pipe is all of the wires inside the rubber insulation. Cut only one end fully off the cable. Cut through the insulation on the other end of the cable, making sure not to cut through the wires inside. Stand on the plug (make sure you're wearing shoes) and pull on the insulation. You should start to see bare wires at the plug end, and the insulation should be hollowing out. All being well, you should pull all of the wires through, leaving you with just the insulation. This is your pipe.

Step 2: Prepare the Container

Take your plastic bottle and make a hole in the lid using the scissors. Ensure that the hole is not too big—just a bit narrower than your pipe.

Step 3: Connect the Pieces

Feed the pipe through the bottle cap. You only need to push a little bit of the pipe through. Screw the cap onto the bottle with the pipe still in the hole.

Step 4: Use Your New Siphon

Your siphon is now complete. Find some water and put the free end of the pipe into it. Squeeze the bottle a bit, and some air bubbles should come out of the pipe at the water end. Make sure the bottom of the bottle is below the water and release your squeeze on the bottle. As the bottle pops back into shape, it creates the initial suction required to start the flow of water. Once the bottle has regained its shape, you may wish to unscrew the cap slightly so that air can get into the bottle. Otherwise, the flow of water will slow and eventually stop. If you don't need to contain the water, you can just unscrew the cap once the flow has begun. You can now siphon liquids without leaving a bad taste in your mouth.

Alternatively, you can use a hand pump, a turkey baster, or a gravel vac to start the siphon without getting water in your mouth.

How to make a simple siphon

Method 1: Using a Plastic Bottle and a Power Cable

• Cut one end of a power cable fully off, then cut through the insulation on the other end, making sure not to cut the wires inside. Stand on the plug, and pull on the insulation to remove it from the wires.
• Make a hole in the lid of a plastic bottle, slightly narrower than the cable.
• Feed the cable through the bottle cap, then screw the cap onto the bottle.
• Place the free end of the cable into some water, and squeeze the bottle to allow air bubbles to escape. Release your squeeze, and the bottle will create the initial suction to start the siphon.
• Once the bottle has regained its shape, you may wish to unscrew the cap slightly to allow air into the bottle.

Method 2: Using Two Containers and a Tube

• Find two containers with the same-sized openings that fit snugly together.
• Find a round object, such as a ball of clay or a balloon, with an opening large enough for both containers, but not so big that they fall out easily.
• Pour water into both containers until it fills their openings slightly more than halfway up the sides.
• Place the round object inside one of the container openings, and push down gently to remove any excess space.
• If nothing happens after five seconds, try placing something smaller, such as a paper towel, underneath.

Method 3: Using a Straw

• Cut two bendy straws, one before the bend, and the other at an angle.
• Insert the sharp end of the angled straw into the end of the other straw, closest to the bend. Ensure it is fitted in far enough so that it won't slip out.
• Tape the two straws together, using plenty of tape to ensure the seal is airtight.
• Place either end of the joined straws into a container with liquid, making sure the bend is submerged.
• Put your finger over the top of the straw, and lift it out of the container. The liquid will travel up the straw.
• Keeping your finger over the end, place that end into another container, then remove your finger. The liquid will now siphon from one container to the other.

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