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Check Valve

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Sponge, Nov 24, 2013.

  1. Nov 24, 2013 #1
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Need a 3/4" check valve...does Lowe's or Home Depot carry them? Menard's in town here does not have them /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/angry.gifThanks in advance!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  2. Nov 24, 2013 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    You have to watch the check valves from places like that. They will usually contain metal which you obviously don't want in a reef tank.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2013 #3
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Thanks David! Yep, don't want metal. Will just order a few from BRS. Thanks again!! Have a nice Thanksgiving David!
     
  4. Nov 25, 2013 #4
    clown man Iowa city,iowa

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    Lowes has some that don't contain metal in them unless u already order that would be a good plave to check
     
  5. Nov 25, 2013 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Yes both Manards and Lowes has them in Iowa City.
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2013 #6
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    So these have metal in them?
    http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/plumbing/rough-plumbing/valves/ball/11-2-txt-pvc-ball-valve/p-1394025-c-9425.htm
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2013 #7
    Railcar79

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    Check out flexpvc.com. I used the union ball check valve ($3.59). No metal, and the ball has the added bonus, any biofilm or algae makes the seal better. I have a 1 inch with the 3/4 fittings, but shipping would cost more than the valve itself.
     
  8. Nov 25, 2013 #8
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    That is a ball valve which should not have metal in it. Teri asked about a check valve. The check valves I have always seen at the home stores have a metal spring in them to seal them off.
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2013 #9
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Crap posted wrong link.
    http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/plumbing/rough-plumbing/valves/ball/11-2-txt-pvc-ball-valve/p-1394025-c-9425.htm
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2013 #10
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    apparently you posted the wrong link again too....
     
  11. Nov 25, 2013 #11
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Yeah I give up on the mobile devices on this site. It sucks when you need to do something and it don't work correctly.


    Here is the correct one, but they are not in all stores it seems and 1" is the smallest I think it comes in. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/sad.gif

    http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/valves/check/1-swing-check-valve/p-1934995-c-9506.htm



     
  12. Nov 25, 2013 #12
    Railcar79

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    Have to look close on that, many swing valves use a metal hinge pin
     

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