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11-12-2005, 09:23 PM
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The Dude Abides
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They are called unions. You can find them at Lowes or Home Despot
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11-12-2005, 09:26 PM
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Little Fishy
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thanks
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11-12-2005, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Yes I just picked up a bunch. Home depot.
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11-12-2005, 10:44 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2005
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yea I just got 20 bucks worth
talk about expensive little things
but hey they are going to save my life!
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11-13-2005, 08:52 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
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How many do You get for 20.00 worth. LOL I had to get a HD card just for my tanks, My wife said I have to keep a running tab on cost. LOL right
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11-13-2005, 12:19 PM
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The Ninja MOD
Join Date: Mar 2004
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If I kept a true running cost Id be talking to you from beyond! Never leave a paper trail!
If you think the PVC unions are spendy, check ou the true union ball valves, THEY are expensive. (but you cant get them at HD)
Robert
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11-13-2005, 12:21 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2005
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I got 8 of 1/2 and 8 of 3/4! At 2 something a peice!
Ok one more question.... the little O ring inside is that all it needs for water not to seap out? Should I run alittle bead of silicone in it? Or the O ring will do its job?
(yea picked up those things and I forgot the Ts for the plumbing! made me mad...I am going to plumb up this tank on friday and want to make sure I have everything.... So far I just need the Ts...I spent over 60.00bucks so far on plimbing supplies just to get a 30L plumbed up to a 20L SUMP!)
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11-13-2005, 12:28 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Just the o-ring, no silicone. $60.00? Make sure you dry fit it all first and maybe get some extra fittings and another stick of PVC, that will hel;p reduce those frustrating trips ! Good luck and be sure to post some pics.
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11-13-2005, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by flashardy
(yea picked up those things and I forgot the Ts for the plumbing! made me mad...I am going to plumb up this tank on friday and want to make sure I have everything.... So far I just need the Ts...I spent over 60.00bucks so far on plimbing supplies just to get a 30L plumbed up to a 20L SUMP!)
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I always lay out all the fttings on the floor in Home Depot in the fashion in which they will be plumbed. That way I can make sure that I have everything I need before I leave HD. I can't tell you how many times this has saved me from leaving without some tee or 90% fitting.
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11-13-2005, 01:00 PM
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Little Fishy
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I drawed it on a peice of paper and took it there...just overlooked it....I bought plenty of pvc..bought 2 sticks more then needed and on 90s 45s etc I got 4 more then needed!
(The 60.00 is what I have spent on plumbing parts so far on a 30L with a 20L sump.)
Before I plumb this up I am going to make sure that I have everything....My guess Is I am not going to have to make one trip to HD when I get this going!
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11-13-2005, 01:03 PM
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The Ninja MOD
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Bad thing is, PVC and parts are cheap!!!!! I did a few different mock ups on both my tanks when building, I have no idea how much I spent on that stuff!!
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11-13-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by flashardy
I drawed it on a peice of paper and took it there...just overlooked it....I bought plenty of pvc..bought 2 sticks more then needed and on 90s 45s etc I got 4 more then needed!
(The 60.00 is what I have spent on plumbing parts so far on a 30L with a 20L sump.)
Before I plumb this up I am going to make sure that I have everything....My guess Is I am not going to have to make one trip to HD when I get this going!
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If you get it all in one trip, you ain't doing it right 
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11-13-2005, 01:05 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2005
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oo thanks! I will tell you how I do on the trips...that is when I start it!
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11-13-2005, 04:14 PM
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Tang Lover
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Originally Posted by Doug1
If you get it all in one trip, you ain't doing it right |
hahahah..ain't THAT the truth! (sigh)
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