Where to buy supplies?

[GQsmooth]

Bump, I found a couple places locally for PVC and the spa flex.

Just need to know where you guys get the sch 80 gate valves, specifically 1.5".

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by GQsmooth

Bump, I found a couple places locally for PVC and the spa flex.

Just need to know where you guys get the sch 80 gate valves, specifically 1.5".

Marine Aquaria usually has gate valves on hand, Fabco Plastics also may have them in stock

[kyl]

Again, try Corix for the SCH80 items. If they don't carry, they can order in from Spears. SCH80 gate valves will be expensive, just a warning.

http://www.corix.com/contact-us/cont...oducts/alberta

Shouldn't have to source gate valves from the US, especially in Alberta.

[Myka]

I've rarely had luck finding gate valves or bulkheads at local plumbing supply companies. I have found Spears gate valves on occasion, but they cost double what LFS have them for. I'm not sure what the deal is. That's like RO filters - go to a water store of Home Depot and the filters cost at least double. The most local to you that I know of that has gate valves is Concept Aquatics in Calgary. Otherwise, our sponsors J&L Aquatics and Reef Supplies both carry gate valves.

[squamishbc]

J&L and Amazon, along with some US companies.

[SoloSK71]

Brand also plays a part.

Spears (gate valves) and Hayward (bulkheads) just cost more than B&K or others for Schedule 80.

Also, the seal type can up the cost as well. Make sure you are looking at Buna-N, not EPDM or FKM o-rings.

The Spears part numbers for slip x slip, Buna-N, non-rising gate valves are below.

1" 2012-010
1.5" 2012-015
2" 2012-020

Charles

[GQsmooth]

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

Brand also plays a part.

Spears (gate valves) and Hayward (bulkheads) just cost more than B&K or others for Schedule 80.

Also, the seal type can up the cost as well. Make sure you are looking at Buna-N, not EPDM or FKM o-rings.

The Spears part numbers for slip x slip, Buna-N, non-rising gate valves are below.

1" 2012-010
1.5" 2012-015
2" 2012-020

Charles

They don't make a true union gate valve hey? I think I'm just going to order the BRS Spears Slip.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by GQsmooth

I think I'm just going to order the BRS Spears Slip.

Really?

Bulk Reef Supply (US company) 1.5" Spears Gate Valve USD$57.99 (preferred pricing)
+ 15% for duties and taxes = USD$66.69
x 1.37 for exchange = CAD$91.37
+ shipping...maybe you split that with other things you buy, but still, the cost is MORE than $91.37 because there is no free shipping to Canada.

Reef Supplies (Canadian company) 1.5" Spears gate valve CAD$65.95
+ 5% for GST = CAD$69.25
+ shipping, unless you buy more goodies and get over $150 in which case shipping is free.

Seems like a pretty easy decision to me.

[zhasan]

Originally Posted by Myka

Really?

Bulk Reef Supply (US company) 1.5" Spears Gate Valve USD$57.99 (preferred pricing)
+ 15% for duties and taxes = USD$66.69
x 1.37 for exchange = CAD$91.37
+ shipping...maybe you split that with other things you buy, but still, the cost is MORE than $91.37 because there is no free shipping to Canada.

Reef Supplies (Canadian company) 1.5" Spears gate valve CAD$65.95
+ 5% for GST = CAD$69.25
+ shipping, unless you buy more goodies and get over $150 in which case shipping is free.

Seems like a pretty easy decision to me.

Exchange is killing it all. Good for local businesses though.

I used to always think about getting it all from the US due to higher prices here when the dollar was at par but my perspective has changed since. It was a timely change for sure... just spent a ton within the borders this year.