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    Ok so I'm an idiot. It had been so long since I set up my oddly drilled tank, that I forgot why "that ugly tube sticks up from the middle." My return. The other day I hacked it off and hid it with a couple big pieces of rock (covered the mouth with produce mesh and a trimmed zip tie). Holy crap, so much better.. lol. Except NOW, if my electricity were to go off while I was at HEB buying some blue moon, I would come home to find Moses standing in my entryway.

    So.. Anyone know of a legit, pro-grade, brand of check valve that can deliver me some piece of mind?
    Last edited by Dominican; Sun, 30th Sep 2012 at 09:49 PM.
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    go look at the bulk reef website there's one that can serviced incase something gets caught or needs cleaning. may be good idea to add a ball valve before it so you can shut it off to service it
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    We can get in a swing arm check valve which has 0 metal parts and works beautifully. It is also a "true union" style so that the check valve can be removed from your plumbing. I would place a standard ball valve on the tank side of this so you could remove it without draining your tank.

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    Chris, do you mean the long, cylindrical MUR-LOK valve, or another one?

    Steven, thanks but I'm in Austin. I'm really looking for a recommended, proven brand or style, as I'd like to check locally first to get this nipped asap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven@pollyspets View Post
    We can get in a swing arm check valve which has 0 metal parts and works beautifully. It is also a "true union" style so that the check valve can be removed from your plumbing. I would place a standard ball valve on the tank side of this so you could remove it without draining your tank.
    Please explain Steven! Pm me. I don't wanna hijack.

    Also, Dominican, there is a Polly's in new braunfels. Not Austin but a lil closer.


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    George Fisher check valve
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    I now have one on the way. Thx Chris.

    There's already had a ball valve on the return, so this'll go right below it. Can't stress how much better this'll make me feel!
    150 drilled. 3x250w 14k MH, 2 superactinic VHO. Reeflo Orca 250, 1/3hp drop-in, 16w UV, LR, SPS, Fish, Softies. Austin, Tx

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    your welcome, it's pricey but serviceable which is nice and clear so you can see what's going on
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