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07-19-2006, 08:05 PM
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Got Crabs?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Woodbury, MN
Posts: 5,526
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Just use a kent float valve. never had a problem with mine.
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07-19-2006, 09:23 PM
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Lost in Reeeeef
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Reeeeef
Posts: 2,401
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I had a Kent fail on me after a month or two. But, it really is just back up and save us from vacuuming up the basment... every week... OK.... 2 or 3 times a week... LOL
I've never looked at solenoids and I guess I am really just prodding about them... but it's probably just a waist for this application.
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07-19-2006, 09:29 PM
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240 gallon reef since '92
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Red Wing, MN
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I have used a float valve on mine for over 10 years. I have never had a problem yet. i don't see what the problem is.
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07-19-2006, 09:34 PM
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Lost in Reeeeef
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Reeeeef
Posts: 2,401
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I must have just got unlucky  |
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07-19-2006, 11:29 PM
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Land Shark
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 5,946
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Have thefilterguy set you up with a kit like this
I have this setup and it works great. I think you just got real unlucky with the float valve. |
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07-19-2006, 11:34 PM
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Lost in Reeeeef
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Reeeeef
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no pick there, but I got the filter guys to drop off the pressure part for my ro system (which actually had the part and I didn't know it... gah). So, I just need the floats. Just about to put through the order. Thanks  |
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07-20-2006, 01:52 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: crystal
Posts: 2,774
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Originally Posted by HFG
I had a Kent fail on me after a month or two. But, it really is just back up and save us from vacuuming up the basment... every week... OK.... 2 or 3 times a week... LOL
I've never looked at solenoids and I guess I am really just prodding about them... but it's probably just a waist for this application.
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you using the float valve alone or the kit ?
I have the kit and it has never failed me.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=KM1651
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07-20-2006, 09:46 AM
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Lost in Reeeeef
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Reeeeef
Posts: 2,401
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Thanks guys, I'll give Kent a try again.
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07-20-2006, 03:23 PM
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TCMAS Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
Posts: 5,665
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I've had the Kent with shutoff valve since 1996. It has only failed once in the ro bucket. It was my fault. It got knocked and pushed down past the stopper so that water level wouldn't push it back up. I replaced just the valve for $15 and was back in business. Now I make sure I keep the lid on the bucket so nothing can knock it.
I would try Fahz. They are all pretty much comparable and may be a little cheaper that route. His just use quest fittings for the shutoff valve ( shutoff valve $8 + float valve $15, double check with Jim but I don't think any other fittings required ) A little easier to install, cheaper, and can always talk to him if questions.
Last edited by David Grigor; 07-20-2006 at 03:28 PM.
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