Where to buy supplies?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by GQsmooth

Where do you guys buy your products? Whether it be food, skimmers, ro/di units, salt, etc?

As much as I like to support local, I find the prices kind of high, online seem to be the best place?

Before you resort to buying online, ask your local shop if they are willing to price match, or at least come close. Be tactful when you ask, and you may be surprised how much a local shop is willing to work with you. When it comes to equipment, it's nice to have your money spent locally so that they are willing to help you out when say, that return pump breaks down on a Friday afternoon or something.

[Tooboot]

Originally Posted by Myka

Before you resort to buying online, ask your local shop if they are willing to price match, or at least come close. Be tactful when you ask, and you may be surprised how much a local shop is willing to work with you. When it comes to equipment, it's nice to have your money spent locally so that they are willing to help you out when say, that return pump breaks down on a Friday afternoon or something.

agreed. I would simply add: be honest with the retailer. I was getting salt from amazon too, until they jacked up the price and shipping was added. when I mentioned the old price to the retailer, they completely understood why I chose amazon rather than local. then ordered me the salt, since they didn't carry that brand in store, and gave me a 10% discount.

[DKoKoMan]

Originally Posted by Tooboot

agreed. I would simply add: be honest with the retailer. I was getting salt from amazon too, until they jacked up the price and shipping was added. when I mentioned the old price to the retailer, they completely understood why I chose amazon rather than local. then ordered me the salt, since they didn't carry that brand in store, and gave me a 10% discount.

Now that is a rock solid LFS! I like to hear stories of customer service as above ^.

[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

[GQsmooth]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

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

Marine Aquaria is pretty expensive for those parts, I'll try FABCO tmrw.

Thanks

[DKoKoMan]

Originally Posted by GQsmooth

Marine Aquaria is pretty expensive for those parts, I'll try FABCO tmrw.

Thanks

Zeebest plastics or best plumbing in Edmonton. Worth giving them a call.

[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.