Urgently need 2" Gate Valve!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by mikeyd

look up emco in the phone book. They should have it in stock or be able to get one next day. They are one of the biggest plumbing wholesalers in Canada.

Thanks. Will Emco sell to the public? I thought I had called them in the past and they said I had to be either buying in bulk or a business. I may be thinking of another company though...

[vancityfella]

I have a pvc ball valve brand new. I woould be interested in trade frags coral whatever pm if interested Kris

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by vancityfella

I have a pvc ball valve brand new. I woould be interested in trade frags coral whatever pm if interested Kris

I need a Gate valve though, not ball valve. I also have no frags to trade anyways! Thanks though.

[Delphinus]

I once bought a single 10' length of 10" PVC from EMCO ... mind you this was in Calgary and it was a few years ago but anyhow, they did sell to me, I'm sure they'll deal with you. I felt like an idiot driving off with this one piece of honking big pipe strapped to my roof, but that's another story.

It won't work to get you a gate valve for tomorrow, but you could mail-order from here:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/var...ant%5Fid=19246

Anyhow best of luck!

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

I once bought a single 10' length of 10" PVC from EMCO ... mind you this was in Calgary and it was a few years ago but anyhow, they did sell to me, I'm sure they'll deal with you. I felt like an idiot driving off with this one piece of honking big pipe strapped to my roof, but that's another story.

It won't work to get you a gate valve for tomorrow, but you could mail-order from here:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/var...ant%5Fid=19246

Anyhow best of luck!

Thanks!

[untamed]

If you are in that much of a hurry, use your knife valve and put a union above and below it. If the knife valve doesn't allow for accurate enough adjustment, you can replace it later with a better valve and you have time to find it.

Worst case is that the knife valve doesn't allow you to perfectly tune the Herbie. All that means is that you'll have a small trickle flowing down the emergency pipe. No big deal...just not perfectly silent.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by untamed

If you are in that much of a hurry, use your knife valve and put a union above and below it. If the knife valve doesn't allow for accurate enough adjustment, you can replace it later with a better valve and you have time to find it.

Worst case is that the knife valve doesn't allow you to perfectly tune the Herbie. All that means is that you'll have a small trickle flowing down the emergency pipe. No big deal...just not perfectly silent.

Well I shouldnt really be in such a big hurry but I have 6 QT tanks all over the apartment and a few friends staying with me a a week and a half. I really wanted to have everything done soon and I have a few days off now. I really do not want to rush things though. I will look for the Gate Valve tomorrow from either EMCO or this place called Pioneer Plumbing (they claim to have all kinds of rare plumbing). Hopefully I find one! I have to go to the same area to get glass cut for my overflow tomorrow anyways.

[Delphinus]

You know, everytime I go camping on the coast and drive out, I see this enormous irrigation supply store from Highway 1 as I get into Abbotsford. I'm sorry I don't recall the name but I think Marc (Superfudge) told me that's where he's gotten a whole bunch of really cool plumbing parts. It's a bit of a long shot but it might be worth looking into. PM Superfudge and ask him the name of the place .. sorry my tip is a bit "out there" but it just occured to me and I think it might be worth a shot...

[mikeyd]

EMCO does sell to the public, but i believe they may have a $25 min purchase for cash sales.