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Tarolisol
10-27-2004, 07:41 PM
Where can i get these items. I cant seem to find either anywhere.
mr_alberta
10-27-2004, 07:54 PM
Gatevalve:
http://aquariacanada.com/osCommerce/product_info.php?cPath=1_60_61&products_id=693

Bulkhead:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=list&category=Aquarium%20Supplies;General;Plumbing
monza
10-28-2004, 01:27 AM
In town at Wai's for the bulkheads. Western pump (1143 42 Ave SE) for the gatevalve. Might I suggest a ball valve? What is it for?

Dave
Tarolisol
10-28-2004, 02:13 AM
Its for a skimmer and i think im goin to go with a ball valve. You wouldnt happen to know what it costs a wais would you. I think big als sell them for 17 or so.
mr_alberta
10-28-2004, 02:23 AM
If its for a skimmer, I think I would use a gate valve. You have much finer control with a gate valve.
Tarolisol
10-28-2004, 03:24 AM
Im just goin off what canadian man has goin. He has a ball valve and his skimmer looks like its workin pretty well.
Canadian Man
10-28-2004, 05:57 AM
Im just goin off what canadian man has goin. He has a ball valve and his skimmer looks like its workin pretty well.

The ball valve I am using is a 1.5 " from Western pump. There is no restriction when turning the ball valve which is why I use it. Most Ball valves take some effort to move which could make them difficult to use.

Mine works great though! :biggrin:
monza
10-28-2004, 03:55 PM
Generally ball valves work better in the long term then gate valves in saltwater from what I have heard. I personally have not used gate valves so I really base this on hear say...thats my disclaimer.

Dave

Edit: Those J & L bulkheads do look good anyone have them? I like the feature you need less wall space behind your tank for them.