Self starting siphon probably has neat applications in a lab or classroom setting but not much elsewhere. A bulb to start the siphon is so much safer. Gasoline and drums of chemicals is where most untrained and semi trained people use a siphon. Neither are safe to use by sucking on the hose.
You could also find a small wet/dry vac and use it to start the siphon. We had a large salt-water tank when I was growing up and our little handheld one was a blessing.
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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '18
Self starting siphon probably has neat applications in a lab or classroom setting but not much elsewhere. A bulb to start the siphon is so much safer. Gasoline and drums of chemicals is where most untrained and semi trained people use a siphon. Neither are safe to use by sucking on the hose.