corrosionjerry Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 The toilet tank thing is a float valve - in the plumbing section. They may have different ones in the sump section, or where the humidifiers are. We just used the toilet float valves for ponds. If it doesn't need to be purdy, then why bother spending extra $$ is what we thought (they're hidden in the filter system on ponds). Ok I went back to HD and asked more questions... met an old plumber in that section and he pointed me in another direction.. I dont know why I didnt think of it before..... UFA has those float valves used on Horse and cattle troughs / so there is no jigging required etc. and apparently they are way cheaper then the toilet type Next week I will check out the UFA in Fort Sask. dont think there is one in Edmonton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byte Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Here is a company that makes float valves in the USA. Look under products, then Bobby® Miniature Float Valve. Robert Manufacturing Co. Edited March 28, 2008 by byte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys, I guess we have all been able to learn something from my post. I hope anyone else who reads can get some very good info and advice too. I will check that site first byte, and then I will check out UFA. I know we do have a store in calgary that deals with horses and other livestock, we used to buy shavings in bulk for our hamsters and guinea pigs from there. I will have to check and see what the name of that store is from my mom and I will post it when I find out. Edit: Ok I looked on the website provided, they have both brass float valves and stainless steel ones. But which ones would be best for having sitting in the fish water? I would be leaning more towards stainless steel, as of course we don't want harmful metals to be leeching out into the water. Edited March 28, 2008 by firestorm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) I also found another company in the US that carries them. So there should be some place in Canada that does too. I think finding them with a 1/4" fitting might be the tricky part. Maybe we need to do a group order if there's nowhere locally. Edited March 29, 2008 by werner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yeah for sure, I will keep my eye out for them, so we need a 1/4" fitting? And do they need to be female or male ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byte Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I think finding them with a 1/4" fitting might be the tricky part. Maybe we need to do a group order if there's nowhere locally. I bought this one at a water well supply shop in Medicine Hat. It has a 1/4 fitting and is made by Robert Manufacturing Co, but it does not have a part number on it. It was bought for a dog water dish, so it is made to handle water. I do not need this valve ( has never been used) so if any one is interested in buying it, please P.M. me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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