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Thanks for the recommendations. As far as siphoning, it doesn't seem like it would work much better than using the outlet and letting the water free flow. It seems to be coming out at about the rate that a siphon would, IMHO.
Actually from a .75 hose to a 1.5 is a 4x increase. From a .5 hose it's 9x.
Dang Chas, I wish you would have posted that earlier! I just finished my drain and fill!
I think Chas is on to something. That method costs peanuts to implement.