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05-01-2009, 06:00 PM
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gate valve allows for fine tuning to a more open or closed position where a ball valve is pretty hard to adjust as when you slightly open it, it kinda jerks open and sticks.
www.savko.com/Images/gate.gif
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05-01-2009, 07:01 PM
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Geez !! Gate valves are pricey. Holy smokes batman . I might try again tonight fiddling with the ball valve to get it right before I go out and spend 40 bux with taxes on a gate valve. I do like how quiet it is with the Herbie though so if thats what it come down to the so be it.
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05-01-2009, 07:43 PM
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Yes, unfortunately a gate valve is your answer. There are some pretty inexpensive ones to be found if you look. My system has 4 different Herbie overflows.
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05-01-2009, 08:15 PM
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Untamed - Where did you get your gate valves ?
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05-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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I wouldnt plumb in a herbie without a gate valve....with a ball valve even if you get it set perfectly, the first time a piece of algae gets caught on it, it will need tweaking. With a gate you can minutely turn it to fine tune your water level. Save yourself the frustration and buy a gate.
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05-02-2009, 04:13 AM
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05-03-2009, 09:03 PM
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www.bulkreefsupply.com has really good prices on gate valves (and lots of other stuff too).
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05-02-2009, 04:53 AM
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do it right
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