Eb0la11's 165G Reef Tank Build

xtreme · #1 07-19-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Another quick question I had is whether the rubber o-ring for a bulk head goes inside the tank against the glass or on the outside of the tank against the glass? Does it matter?

Good question. Have a look at this thread for your answer.

Eb0la11 · #2 07-20-2009, 08:29 PM

Where is a good place to get plumbing parts in Calgary? I found Home Depot wasnt extensive enough.

baker_jeff · #3 07-20-2009, 09:29 PM

Rona here in Edmonton has a good selection.

parkinsn · #4 07-20-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Where is a good place to get plumbing parts in Calgary? I found Home Depot wasnt extensive enough.

Rona is generally better that HD. i usually go to Wosley, they will have anything you need (except gate valves)

fishytime · #5 07-21-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by parkinsn

they will have anything you need (except gate valves)

Which we stock at RC

also other specialty parts. *holds up product with cheesy infomercial guy smile*

Eb0la11 · #6 07-21-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

Which we stock at RC

also other specialty parts. *holds up product with cheesy infomercial guy smile*

Ok I have 3 parts that I am having a hard time finding.

1. 1/2" Ball and Socket PVC (Lock line I think its called or something?) I keep finding 3/4" but not 1/2"

2. 2" PVC Gate Valves

3. A 1 1/2" Y Connector

Do you have all those parts? If you do, I'm literally going to come by tomorrow. And if thats the case I would also probably get a small sheet of 5mm glass cut, I think 13 and 1/2" x 11 and 15/16" but I can talk about that there I would think.

Anyways, let me know.

fishytime · #7 07-21-2009, 01:41 PM

1/2" loc line is there, pretty sure we have 2" gates, not sure about the "y"... Give Kevin a call after 1pm to make sure 4033381880.

Eb0la11 · #8 07-21-2009, 10:47 PM

Ok, so I got the 1/2" loc line from Red Coral. I decided against the gate valve for now cause it was pricier than I was willing to pay. 59.99

I think I can find it for 20-$30 elsewhere. The fellow there, his name slips my mind, not Kevin, said that they might drop the price if I found it cheaper elsewhere. Ive already seen them online for 20 dollars so I think I just gotta look.

So I had three questions now.

1) Do you guys feel if I installed a herbie style drain if I could have only one of the pipes have the gate valve on it? The secondary pipe acts as an emergency anyways and I feel like it has no need to be restricted ever. Thoughts?

2) When I plumb, I use PVC cement for slip fittings and teflon tape for screw fittings, correct? Is there anything else that people use to help if there's a leak? Is Oatie PVC glue reef safe? Or is there a different brand I need to buy? Is teflon tape reef safe?

3) For my four 1/2" returns I am wondering if a 90 degree 1/2" pvc hose barb wouldnt be best. I know 90s restrict flow, but this would be the only one in the lines. How do you guys feel about that? Ive seen other enthusiasts do it, so I feel like it'd be ok. Am I wrong?