(mostly) local sources for bulkhead fittings - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T06:28:59Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/mostly-local-sources-for-bulkhead-fittings?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A396812&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A267200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noawesome Jon! Thanks!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-28:4778851:Comment:3968122012-09-28T14:50:27.687ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>awesome Jon! Thanks!</p>
<p>awesome Jon! Thanks!</p> I've got to make a depot run…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-28:4778851:Comment:3963972012-09-28T04:06:30.926ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>I've got to make a depot run in the morning. I'll snap a pic while I'm there.</p>
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<p>Strike that, just checked the shop and found a couple not yet in service<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225600?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225600?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a> The above pic is the 2" glue fitting, actually only $3.50 including SS grill. The below pic with the label is the rubber compression type ($5.50) that can be tightened to a 2" pipe kept below the grill, or the…</p>
<p>I've got to make a depot run in the morning. I'll snap a pic while I'm there.</p>
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<p>Strike that, just checked the shop and found a couple not yet in service<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225600?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225600?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a>The above pic is the 2" glue fitting, actually only $3.50 including SS grill. The below pic with the label is the rubber compression type ($5.50) that can be tightened to a 2" pipe kept below the grill, or the grill can be popped off and the pipe can be extended thru both sides of the tank, used kind of like a uniseal (though a bit tricky to tighten the compression lock ring)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225998?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225998?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a> </p> Found some of those hydro sto…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-28:4778851:Comment:3964732012-09-28T03:23:56.859ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Found some of those hydro store 1" bulkhead fittings Jon mentioned a while back :</p>
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<div>$3 each at Green Thumb 1537 Fulton Ave., Sac. Also available in bags of 10, maybe better price.</div>
<div>These are nominally 1", referring to the barb diameter (ie 1" ID tubing fits this barb). They also offer the same type fitting with 3/4" barb; dimensions of which…</div>
<p>Found some of those hydro store 1" bulkhead fittings Jon mentioned a while back :</p>
<div><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225651?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772225651?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="533" width="400"/></a></div>
<div>$3 each at Green Thumb 1537 Fulton Ave., Sac. Also available in bags of 10, maybe better price.</div>
<div>These are nominally 1", referring to the barb diameter (ie 1" ID tubing fits this barb). They also offer the same type fitting with 3/4" barb; dimensions of which appear to be identical to the 1" in all respects except barb size.</div>
<div>hole size to drill: 1.25"</div>
<div>top OD: 1-11/16"</div>
<div>top ID: 15/16"</div>
<div>bottom ID: 7/8" (less on the nominally 3/4" size)</div>
<div>overall length: 2.5"</div>
<div>max. tank wall thickness: 5/16" (7/16" if you want to risk omitting one of the washers)</div>
<div>Jon, at my local Home D, I still can't find this other one you mentioned:</div>
<div>"at Home Depot, 2" shower drains all plastic, with threaded nut and washer made to seal a liner or fiberglass pan for $6. Even comes with a stainless steel grate so fish don't slip through. You can get it in 2" threaded, glued slip joint, or rubber squeeze joint."</div>
<div>Everything I find there seems to cost more like $10 - $15.</div>
<div>Do you perhaps have a picture to help with the hunt?</div> Irrigation Supply in Woodland…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-25:4778851:Comment:3747282012-07-25T22:17:34.300ZAdam Klieghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AdamKlieg
<p>Irrigation Supply in Woodland has 1.5" bulkheads for $8.50 or so. </p>
<p>Irrigation Supply in Woodland has 1.5" bulkheads for $8.50 or so. </p> I know this is a little late…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-25:4778851:Comment:3739172012-07-25T04:01:54.206ZKevin R.https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/kevinrenkert
<p>I know this is a little late to the thread but hopefully it will help someone. There is a hydroponics store at interstate 80 and Antelope road on the south west side of the freeway. Sorry dont know the name of the place but it can be seen from the freeway next to Graingers. They carry all the fittings you may need. I picked up a drain connector for a plastic tote and i paid about 1.65 </p>
<p>I know this is a little late to the thread but hopefully it will help someone. There is a hydroponics store at interstate 80 and Antelope road on the south west side of the freeway. Sorry dont know the name of the place but it can be seen from the freeway next to Graingers. They carry all the fittings you may need. I picked up a drain connector for a plastic tote and i paid about 1.65 </p> I picked up some at Ace hardw…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-09:4778851:Comment:3598922012-07-09T04:58:43.795ZPaul Haakhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulHaak
<p>I picked up some at Ace hardware. They are sealed tight, 3/4". Works well so far. About $12 each.</p>
<p>I picked up some at Ace hardware. They are sealed tight, 3/4". Works well so far. About $12 each.</p> I bought mine at C&C plum…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-02:4778851:Comment:3576552012-07-02T04:59:44.312ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>I bought mine at C&C plumbing and they were very helpful I bought</p>
<p>1 1/2" for about 14 dollars.</p>
<p>I bought mine at C&C plumbing and they were very helpful I bought</p>
<p>1 1/2" for about 14 dollars.</p> Flex PVC.com They are in Neva…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-07-01:4778851:Comment:3572492012-07-01T00:22:59.347ZTodd Sowellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ToddSowell
<p>Flex PVC.com They are in Nevada and have a good selection of parts</p>
<p>Flex PVC.com They are in Nevada and have a good selection of parts</p> If I have to be legit, I buy…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-30:4778851:Comment:3571582012-06-30T16:47:36.931ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
If I have to be legit, I buy proper bulkhead fittings at Ewing, very high quality, but pricey. A 2" is around $40. Hydro stores sell a great fitting, all plastic, available with a barbed side for 1/2", 3/4", or 1" hose to slip right on for $2, I have at least a hundred of them. For bigger ones, I found just yesterday a great solution at Home Depot, 2" shower drains all plastic, with threaded nut and washer made to seal a liner or fiberglass pan for $6. Even comes with a stainless steel grate so…
If I have to be legit, I buy proper bulkhead fittings at Ewing, very high quality, but pricey. A 2" is around $40. Hydro stores sell a great fitting, all plastic, available with a barbed side for 1/2", 3/4", or 1" hose to slip right on for $2, I have at least a hundred of them. For bigger ones, I found just yesterday a great solution at Home Depot, 2" shower drains all plastic, with threaded nut and washer made to seal a liner or fiberglass pan for $6. Even comes with a stainless steel grate so fish don't slip through. You can get it in 2" threaded, glued slip joint, or rubber squeeze joint. I opted for the rubber squeeze, so I can simply pull them apart to remodel. If your looking for 3-4" sizes, then I'd suggest using two plastic toilet flanges, face to face, with membrane in the middle, and bolted together with stainless bolts through the holes already in place for mounting them to the subfloor. $5 each, plus some bolts, totals less than $15 for solid 3-4" fittings. Not bad.<br />
For plumbing thicker plastics, like blue barrels, I've had good success with just drilling a hole and tapping a thread into it, and screwing PVC fittings right into it. Like Paul said, PVC uses tapered pipe threads, so they become water tight when threaded. You can't get cheaper or more local than that. A 3/4" threaded PVC fitting is $.29. I buy mine from an company th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-30:4778851:Comment:3570502012-06-30T01:45:39.820ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>I buy mine from an company that sells agricultural tanks and spray equipment ( <span class="st"><em>PBM</em> Supply & Mfg</span>). Look for that type of business. I don't know if you have a <em>Tractor Supply</em> in Sacramento, but they carry a small selection up here in Chico.</p>
<p>I buy mine from an company that sells agricultural tanks and spray equipment ( <span class="st"><em>PBM</em> Supply & Mfg</span>). Look for that type of business. I don't know if you have a <em>Tractor Supply</em> in Sacramento, but they carry a small selection up here in Chico.</p>