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Local source for acrylic?

Discussion in 'Waterloo / Cedar Falls Area' started by Will E, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. Dec 2, 2009 #1
    Will E

    Will E

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    I am preparring to build a surface skimmer, overflow box, sump system, and a larger protein skimmer and need some materials for constructing some of these items. Some of my research tells me that I need to look for cell cast acrylic. Does anybody in the Cedar Valley area know of any local sources to find sheets and tubes of acrylic? I order a lot online, but if there is a local source for them...I would rather do that. Does Hobby Loby have the materials I would need?
    One other thing, I believe it is ok but want to check first. Is regular PVC safe to use? Do you use the same primer and glue that is used for plumbing? Obviously, I don't want to introduce anything toxic to my system.
     
  2. Dec 2, 2009 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I am not sure about tube. But I get all my sheet stuff at Regal Platics in Evansdale.  Ask for Denny & tell him Craig from Crossroads Auto sent you.

    He has a ton of stuff in the scrap pile that he sells for around $1 a pound.  I can usually find pieces big enough for most my needs in there.  Take cash & it might be cheaper.

    They also sell the weld on.
    Yes regular PCV glue & primer is reef safe after it dries.
     

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