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Need an O-ring - Anybody ordering from anywhere???

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by beckerj3, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    West Des Moines, IA
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    Yesterday I changed the GFO in my Phosphate Reactor and somehow managed to lose the O-ring - so it leaks and can't use it at the moment.  I've checked the stores locally and can't find it - even tried True Value at Tim (Seascape's) suggestion.
    Most online stores have it - and its only $1.49 - $1.99 - but shipping is all about $9.00.  So 1) if anyone has a spare o-ring lying around (3") that would be wonderful, or if anyone is placing an online order that I could add an o-ring to, that would be great.  Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee let me know.
    Jeanette
     
  2. phishcrazee Experienced Reefkeeper

    Riverside
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    Have you tried Aquacave? Shipping is 4.95......Menard's or Lowes didn't have it?!
     
  3. daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper

    562
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    you might want to try a farm and tractor store like shoppers supply they should have it there
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Inactive User

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    Any auto parts store should have one, also if all else fail Sprayer Specialties will possibly have it. 
     
  5. ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines, IA
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    +7 / 1 / -0
    is it a o-ring or a rubber washer if its an o-ring i can probably get one from work if you can tell me the size you need orlet me have the reactor for a day so i can compare o-rings
     
  6. beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    West Des Moines, IA
    Ratings:
    +615 / 2 / -0
    Thanks for all the suggestions.  I'll try them.  I found an o-ring at home that was about an inch larger in diameter - and cut it to size (just a tiny fraction larger).  I'm using it right now so that I can run the skimmer and its not leaking, but I don't want that as a permanent solution - as I'm afraid that it might leak and then create a big mess.  Matt (Ninja) - I'll try these other places first, but if they don't pan out I might have you try at your work.  It is the o-ring, not the washer.  I think its a 3" diameter - but it could be slightly off from there.
     

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