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Old 01/02/2008, 06:23 PM
D&KSac D&KSac is offline
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Pvc gate valves???

Does anyone know where to find pvc gatevalves locally? I need an 1 1/4" to mod my skimmer, and can't find one.
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Old 01/02/2008, 06:50 PM
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I saw some at OSH off of San juan and Greenback Ln. - picked up a 1- 1/2" there the other day. I think there was 1 - 1/4" as well.

I would call them first to be sure they had it.
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Old 01/02/2008, 07:57 PM
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hmm wonder if the one out here in the south area carries them as well. Thanks Mike.
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Old 01/02/2008, 10:16 PM
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I have a few of the white ones with red valve. They are not very good i would get the gray ones from savko, They are very easy to turn
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Old 01/02/2008, 10:37 PM
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Im looking for a gate valve aka meterring valve like the ones on a garden hose to mod my skimmer. i really dont want to order one if i can find one locally.
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Old 01/02/2008, 10:38 PM
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Savko has both gate valves and ball valves and they both work well for me. WAY cheaper than anything we found in town even with shipping.
They have full-union ball valves, very nice when you need to service a pump.
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Old 01/03/2008, 01:06 AM
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Savko is great. I will be ordering some good ball valves from them in the next few days.

There Flex PVC price is also unbeatable
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Old 01/03/2008, 10:59 PM
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Orchard Supply always has gate valves.
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Old 01/03/2008, 11:17 PM
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Thanks picked one up today just haven't put it in yet.
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Old 01/03/2008, 11:28 PM
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What one did you go with?
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Old 01/03/2008, 11:46 PM
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The white pvc gate valves they have at Osh.
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Old 01/05/2008, 05:42 PM
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Ok i installed the gatevalve on the exhaust side of the skimmer. But even with the valve all the way open the collection cup fills up very fast. Any one know whats causeing this? Is the exhause stand pipe to high is that what affects the waterline inside the skimmer?
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