where to get cheap float valves?

[tptp279]

anyone know a cheap place to buy float valves, I'm looking for 3-5... Basically looking for anything less than 10 bucks each...

 

[rykwong]

http://www.aquahub.com/store/index.html

 

[rykwong]

If you want the whole thing people on RC told me to buy this one which is what I'm using right now. Just hooked it up and seems to work fine.

http://www.californiareefs.com/forsale.htm

 

[tptp279]

thanks for the reply but i'm looking for float valves, not switchs

 

[818]

check valves?

 

[Bebo77]

AUTOTOPOFF.COM

 

[OldmillXxX]

USPLASTICS.COM

Small and adjustable is what I use.

 

[tptp279]

thanks oldmillXxX, found them, pretty cheap too, 7.50 each and if i get 4+ i get a discount of 10% just for those wondering what i was looking for, here's a link
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...y_name=6109&product_id=12596&variant_id=23099

 

[OldmillXxX]

Great Johnny, those are the ones that I bought. Small, lightweight, and can be adjusted to fit in a tight spot.

If used in a sump for auto topoff, drill your hole higher and adjust the wingnut so that the float is vertical (wish I would have before I drilled). It will give a bigger gap from the valve to the water and allow for more adjustment of depth if needed. Also, the metal screw and wingnut can be replaced with nylon if metal near the sump is a concern. Mine gets planty of salt spray from my overflow, but I'm not worried.

Shoot me a pic when you get it installed! GOOD LUCK!

 

[bassnman11]

Check out the Foster & Smith web site. They sell 2 float valves that look the same, but one is only about $10.00 and all plastic.