Local Source for JG speedfittings?

[goodfortune]

Hello everyone:


I hope to build a Ca reactor in the very near future, but I need to get the John Guest fittings I will need to build it. Is there is a local source for the John Guest fittings, or are the only places where I can get some online?

Also, the PE tubing push-on fittings sold at HD; are they the same thing as JG fittings? Can they be used in place of JG fittings? Are there any disadvantages to using the HD push-on tube fittings?

Any and all comments will be greatly appreciated; thanks!

- Michael

[wildemon]

The HD fittings work the same. Buying internet will cost less since you have time.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...me=6916&Page=1

[Mobius]

I used the ones from Home Depot for all my 1/4" plumbing.
I have not had any issues with them.

I find that when I order plumbing fittings online, I usually change my design and end up with fittings I don't need and others I do need.

IMHO the ones at HD are not that much more expensive, and you can return them if needed.

Cheers
Mike

[mojo]

Originally Posted by goodfortune

I hope to build a Ca reactor in the very near future

If you're looking for a good design, I just finished building my own from the "plans" here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=243755

All told, I think I spent about $100 on parts (including the pump, fittings, etc) for a dual stage Ca reactor. The hardest things to track down were the NPT taps. Let me know if you want to use mine when you get to that point.

[davidc]

Ace Hardware is a good source for NPT taps! I bought a 1/4" there after looking everywhere else.

[mojo]

The 1/2" NPT took me a while to track down- I finally found it at Handy Hardware in Tucker, along with just about everything else I could want. I think they had up to a 3" tap - the thing was massive...

[goodfortune]

Cool Mojo! I saw that design. How's that reactor working out for you? Mine will be sort of a hybrid between that and the Geo Ca reactor in RC's DIY section:

http://www.homestead.com/geosreef/reactordiy.html

What thickness of acrylic tubing did you use? I've got 4" OD tubing that is 1/4" thick. I'm starting to think the wall thickness may be more than I need. I think I can return it to McMaster Carr.

[mojo]

I used 4.5" OD tubing with 1/8" wall thickness. The project that I referenced didn't require any type of acrylic bonding - 4.5" fits directly into 4" PVC fittings. And I could get it cheap at USPlastic.

I also liked the plugs used in the project- tight fit without worrying about unscrewing 30 screwsand all plastic. Also a drop in fit to the 4" PVC. Lastly, be sure you order some clear pvc if you order from them, for a bubble counter.

I don't know how well this one works yet. I've only finished it, filled it up with water, and let it run for a few weeks now. I still need to get a regulator, CO2 tank, and peristaltic pump...

[Darkfrog]

I still have some acrylic for sale or trade if anyone needs some.