Phillybean's 75 to 125 Upgrade

phillybean · #1 11-05-2009, 08:27 PM

Yup, Ocean Aquatics is the only place I was able to find it.

Exciting day today, I found a local source for my reflector material AND a local source for Sch. 80 plumbing. I picked up all that I need for my Gate Valve mod that I will do this afternoon.

mseepman · #2 11-05-2009, 09:14 PM

Okay, spill the beans on a local source for the Schedule 80 stuff...I will need to know when I start my next build.

phillybean · #3 11-05-2009, 10:13 PM

Corix Water Products‎

phillybean · #4 11-05-2009, 10:31 PM

So here are a few shots from today,

New Gate Valve Mod

Pic of the 125

And a few tank shots:

bignose · #5 11-05-2009, 11:49 PM

Maybe I missed it but why do you need sch80 pipe? that's pretty thick for aquarium plumbing, wouldn't standard wall be thick enough?

phillybean · #6 11-06-2009, 12:20 AM

For my Gate Valve mod, it was a strictly cosmetic reason.

I think the extra thickness helps reduce vibration which would make everything quieter. I could be wrong on this though. Based on the price I paid, I'll be using sch. 40 for the 125.

Myka · #7 11-06-2009, 12:49 AM

Bulk Reef Supply has great prices on Sch80 plumbing. We have a local source here in Saskatoon with great prices too...there is no "Beautiful British Columbia" tax here.