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Old 10-27-2004, 07:41 PM
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Default 1.5" bulk head and plastic gate valve?

Where can i get these items. I cant seem to find either anywhere.
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Old 10-27-2004, 07:54 PM
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Gatevalve:
http://aquariacanada.com/osCommerce/...roducts_id=693

Bulkhead:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...neral;Plumbing
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Old 10-28-2004, 01:27 AM
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In town at Wai's for the bulkheads. Western pump (1143 42 Ave SE) for the gatevalve. Might I suggest a ball valve? What is it for?

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Its for a skimmer and i think im goin to go with a ball valve. You wouldnt happen to know what it costs a wais would you. I think big als sell them for 17 or so.
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Old 10-28-2004, 02:23 AM
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If its for a skimmer, I think I would use a gate valve. You have much finer control with a gate valve.
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Im just goin off what canadian man has goin. He has a ball valve and his skimmer looks like its workin pretty well.
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Im just goin off what canadian man has goin. He has a ball valve and his skimmer looks like its workin pretty well.
The ball valve I am using is a 1.5 " from Western pump. There is no restriction when turning the ball valve which is why I use it. Most Ball valves take some effort to move which could make them difficult to use.

Mine works great though!
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Generally ball valves work better in the long term then gate valves in saltwater from what I have heard. I personally have not used gate valves so I really base this on hear say...thats my disclaimer.

Dave

Edit: Those J & L bulkheads do look good anyone have them? I like the feature you need less wall space behind your tank for them.
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