float valve?

Jorgens · 02-09-2007, 08:52 PM

I built pro-builders kalk top-off reactor. Any thoughts on a float valve for he sump?? I talked to the kid makin $6 an hour at home depot and he didn't have a clue.

Where would I get a float valve or what "normal" house hold device, besides a toilet, would have a decent float valve to use?

meandean45 · 02-09-2007, 08:58 PM

Drs. Foster and smith or That fish place carry them as accesories for R.O. units.
Dean

JFK_Jr · 02-09-2007, 08:59 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=KM1675

Kent Marine

Jorgens · 02-09-2007, 10:16 PM

Yea I've seen those. I guess I was looking for more like a home improvement Store version?

If all else fails I'll order one of those but I was hoping to run to lowes or THD and grab one....

Thanks tho!!

BoomerD · 02-09-2007, 10:54 PM

Most of the ones you'll find at HD or Lowes will probably have metal rods &/or fitttings...The Kent float valve is small and works very well for our applications.

saltwaterfarm · 02-09-2007, 11:05 PM

Maybe an ag store like tractor supply...

rDr4g0n · 02-10-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorgens

I talked to the kid makin $6 an hour at home depot and he didn't have a clue.

lol i know that kid! i was at home depot today and some customer asked an employee where teh caulk is... after a few akward seconds of silence i told the customer where it is (paint section at my store). the employee just kinda started at me expressionless

Warnberg · 02-10-2007, 04:00 PM

autotopoff.com for float switches and solenoid for RO/DI line.... when water gets low it flows through the reactor into the sump filter sock.. That's the way I do it...

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Jorgens Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 434 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: float valve? Yea I've seen those. I guess I was looking for more like a home improvement Store version? If all else fails I'll order one of those but I was hoping to run to lowes or THD and grab one.... Thanks tho!! __________________ Proud member of the 200+ Club! http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gens/Aquarium/ I have no fear of falling. Hitting the ground SUX tho....

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