i just made a diy siphon hose similar to a python syphon with 2" pvc pipe and plumbing parts and a 75 foot garden hose. ran about 20 bucks, but i dont have to lug buckets around the house anymore
i hook up the hose to the faucet outside, fill the hose and the siphon, then unhook the hose and put the end where ever i want the water to go(assorted places in the garden
) and gravity does the heavy work.
after its done draining i hook the hose back up and fill up the tank through the same hose.
i used to use a regular siphon and two 5 gal buckets, i like my new siphon much better hehe.