Local Source for plumbing parts
August 28, 2010 - 11:34am
We are in the process of doing the plumbing on our new 120g and we are looking for local source for plumbing fixtures. What I am looking for is
1” Schedule 80 Straight Male Insert Fitting. I ordered online 3/4" by mistake. I was hoping to find a local source. Home Depot does carry these items.
Mike
August 28, 2010 - 11:41am
#2
Also, don't forget to check the "Local Businesses" link on the left side. We've logged a lot of resources in there besides LFS's 
http://www.bareefers.org/home/businesses
August 28, 2010 - 11:51am
#3
Ewing doesn't always have the best selection (depends on the store).
You can try Cal Steam also, they have stores throughout the bay area.
August 28, 2010 - 12:35pm
#4
Ewing doesn't always have the best selection (depends on the store).
You can try Cal Steam also, they have stores throughout the bay area.
You can try Cal Steam also, they have stores throughout the bay area.
Huh I must be hitting all the right stores then as I have never found that. FWIW I've been to over a dozen locations now 
The San Carlos one ws the only one I found had a semi poor selection, but that was due to a supply issue at the time.
August 28, 2010 - 4:21pm
#5
Thank you for the assistance. Industrial Supply (Old Ace Hardware store) in San Carlos had everything that I need. I was on the way to Ewing but they are closed on Saturday.
Regards
Mike
August 28, 2010 - 9:32pm
#6
Ewing doesn't always have the best selection (depends on the store).
You can try Cal Steam also, they have stores throughout the bay area.
You can try Cal Steam also, they have stores throughout the bay area.
Huh I must be hitting all the right stores then as I have never found that. FWIW I've been to over a dozen locations now The San Carlos one ws the only one I found had a semi poor selection, but that was due to a supply issue at the time.
Unfortunately that's the one I went to. 
August 28, 2010 - 10:16pm
#7
Well it's been years since I have been there (over 5) so things probably have changed
August 28, 2010 - 10:17pm
#8
Thank you for the assistance. Industrial Supply (Old Ace Hardware store) in San Carlos had everything that I need. I was on the way to Ewing but they are closed on Saturday.
Regards
Mike
You should enter them into the Local Resource page
August 29, 2010 - 7:27pm
#9
So a bit of a side question: What is with all the Schedule-80 plumbing??? 
I mean it has the extra-cool factor, sure. And is a better color for inside the tank.
But what is the need for the extra strength?
Especially as it does cut down a bit on flow due to thicker wall pipe.
And of course it costs more and is hard to find.
I can have schedule 40 in the dirt or sun for years, hit it with a shovel, and it handles 60 psi easy.
So I can't really see how low pressure aquarium usage could need anything more.
Maybe on a bulkhead. On the other hand, I prefer the bulkhead to break before the tank.
Plus, it flexes less, which means more loads on the tank/pump if something is a bit unaligned.
August 30, 2010 - 8:06am
#10
rygh your definitely the odd one out with the sch 40 in the sun for years comment. We have to replace our sch40 that is out in the sun every other year. Most aquaculture facilities have to do it more then that. Our friends in HI have to do it every 9 months or so. They have pipes blowing left and right and trust me, you do not want to get hit by flying PVC shards.
People get it for the color, for indoors the strength isn't needed.
Harrington Plastics - http://www.harringtonplastics.com/ -
Hayward Branch
30587 Huntwood Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 476-1311
Ewing
http://www.ewing1.com/
(plenty of them in the Bay Area)
both should have it, although I would suspect Harrington would be closed on the weekend.