WTB: float valve

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:58 pm

I need to start keeping the water level in my 10G tank at work a little more constant... I need a float valve, Kent, offbrand, doesn't matter. Anyone got one they'd let go for cheap?

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 3:30 pm

I went to Grainger today and they have them, they look like they would work by the picture. I had them order some and they will be in on monday. I will go by there then to see what they look like. They were lessthan $4.

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:30 pm

Here is a picture of the float valves that Grainger has. They use the 1/4" plastic tubing, like on the RO units. They are 12" long but the metal can be bent to a shorter length. The best thing about them is they were only 3.70 plus tax. If anyone needs any they will have to order some more of them. Here is the part number 2X768

110chadman · Post by **110chadman** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:42 am

is the brass not real good for fish tanks i was thinking the hard metals can leech into the tank over time

i think pet solutions has float valves like this but all plastic and only 17.00

hth

chad

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:52 am

Definitely no brass, it can leach copper into the aquarium.

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:27 am

This is the same metal that came on the RO unit that I got from you Josh. Why would it be safe on the RO unit but not on a float valve?

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:01 pm

there's no brass contacting the "clean water side" on the RO/DI unit. The faucet adapter is brass, but it's dirty water anyway.

The brass on the floatvalve there "might" be OK, because it's freshwater, and as long as it's above the waterline on the aquarium, it doesn't come into contact with saltwater (doesn't corrode as much).

110chadman · Post by **110chadman** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:52 pm

stay with plastic----- yes with all ro units you can get the piercing thing to go in to copper pipes and yes it will take out some copper but when you put in a float valve either copper or brass i wouldnt do it

try to take it back and spend a few more bucks and get an all plastic unit

heck it may be an easy task to clean a plastic unit then a brass one and you will not have corrosion on it

hth

chad

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:30 pm

Well how about this, they are 6.99 each plus 7.05 shipping. I need two of them would anyone want to go in with me to save a little on shipping.

http://www.thevalveshop.com/menu/manual ... rickm.html

Brandon · Post by **Brandon** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:20 pm

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.asp has those also. Snakeman is using one in his sump with no problems.

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:33 pm

Last call to order, I am placing an order tomorrow night.

110chadman · Post by **110chadman** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:28 pm

ill take 2 of them how can i get the money to you

chad

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:34 pm

110chadman wrote:ill take 2 of them how can i get the money to you

chad

How often do you make it to mobile. I am sure I will be going to PCola in the near future. I know I will within the next month. We can get together sometime when they come in.

So far I have 5 of them that I am going to order. Does anyone else need any?

110chadman · Post by **110chadman** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:12 am

cool deal just call me at 850-529-8177 my phone is still out from ivan ---nov 26 is not the projected date to get fixed

just hit me up and we can meet at any fish store or come buy and see what im planing to do ive got lots of plumbing and wood work to do i think ill start this weekend building my sump stand / work bench / storage sheves

thanks

chad

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 7:36 pm

I placed the order and here is what they cost.

Josh it was $9.24 for one
Chad and my self it was $15.45 for 2 each

I will let you know when they come in.