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Old 05-09-2009, 02:07 AM
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might sound stupid .. but check crappy tire .. thats where I found mine in edmonton..
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might sound stupid .. but check crappy tire .. thats where I found mine in edmonton..
how big and which one? (I'm looking for 2")
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PVC gate valves are insanely hard to find in Calgary. Don't know why. Western Pump didn't used to have them, what they had that they called "gate" valves were in fact "knife" valves. Don't know if that's still true nowadays but I'd be surprised. I think Red Coral is about your only bet for a proper gate valve. Before Red Coral came along I always had to mail-order for gate valves. Ocean Aquatics and Bulk Reef Supply and J&L are places that will have them. Maybe mops.ca.
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That would be a REALLY expensive valve - what would you be using it for?

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not sure if it is wholesale only or public but when I managed a hardware store I ordered all of my PVC stuff from a place called Western International Plastics(Wipal) in Calgary , Davies Electric also carried a large inventory of PVC
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That would be a REALLY expensive valve - what would you be using it for?
Not too bad US Plastics is only $35, but then shipping. Thinking converting to a Herbie.
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Old 05-09-2009, 09:44 PM
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I see the Spears are about 2x's this price - still much cheaper than the last time I shopped for these, likely because oil prices are so much lower. Never used a stand pipe myself.

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FYI, we do have gates (and other specialty plumbing parts) and we are now online and ship...boggles my mind that Colby isnt willing to order you a $40 gate valve.
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FYI, we do have gates (and other specialty plumbing parts) and we are now online and ship...boggles my mind that Colby isnt willing to order you a $40 gate valve.
well he was gonna, but long story short the guy wanted too much money for it.
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how big and which one? (I'm looking for 2")
I only got a 1" but am sure they had bigger ones .. it was the one on fort rd.
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