Where can I buy a mechanical ball valve?

Biscutz · 02/26/2006, 02:55 PM

I'm looking for a 1.5" mechanical ball valve with actuator that I can use for my closed loop system that I will be setting up for my new tank. I've found a few sites and made a few calls, but the prices I'm getting seem ridiculous, over $700. I would love to get a spring returned actuator, so all I have to do is send a signal to open, and just have it return closed. I know some of you guys/gals use them, did you spend that kind of money on them?

Thanks.

Johnsteph10 · 02/26/2006, 02:57 PM

That's about right for everything. You can try www.savko.com or www.usplastics.com (the first 2 that come to mind). They are both very good companies.

Biscutz · 02/26/2006, 03:11 PM

I don't see where they have actuators for the valves.

wife no likey · 02/26/2006, 03:13 PM

I was looking at some stuff on ebay before, and found some stainless valves, but something that is totally salt water resistant will be tough.

Pete

reefrubble · 02/26/2006, 03:25 PM

CustomAquatics, Has what your looking for. My catalog is old,so I can't give you a price. Ted

Biscutz · 02/28/2006, 07:31 AM

Thanks Ted.

Biscutz · 02/28/2006, 07:41 AM

Best prices I have seen yet! Thanks again Ted.

reefrubble · 02/28/2006, 09:19 AM

Any time Ian. I know they aren't cheap, but they do the job ,with a CL. The only thing I don't like about a CL is it is so easy to suck something into the intake,that could damage the pump. I would keep the intake way up from the bottom of your tank. This is true esp. if you have a sand bed. Ted

MayoBoy · 02/28/2006, 10:19 AM

http://www.poolsupplydeals.com/Categ...ategory=Valves

cduran02 · 02/28/2006, 10:57 AM

You can also try mcmaster.com, or even grainger.com. We've gotten Hayward actuated ball valves for about $250 if I can remember corectly. These were 1" valves.

reefrubble · 02/28/2006, 02:24 PM

If there isn't any metal internal parts in that valve, I would go with the Pool Supply Place. I don't think you can beat the price. Ted

Biscutz · 02/28/2006, 04:36 PM

Thanks guys, I also contacted a friend of mine who is a PM for a commercial mechanical company, he may be able to get me Hayward valves at cost. We'll see what happens with that. Pool valves are a great idea though!

02/26/2006, 02:55 PM	#1
Biscutz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 586	Where can I buy a mechanical ball valve? I'm looking for a 1.5" mechanical ball valve with actuator that I can use for my closed loop system that I will be setting up for my new tank. I've found a few sites and made a few calls, but the prices I'm getting seem ridiculous, over $700. I would love to get a spring returned actuator, so all I have to do is send a signal to open, and just have it return closed. I know some of you guys/gals use them, did you spend that kind of money on them? Thanks. __________________ Ian Current Tank Info: 180g all glass tank w/65g sump 600w 10K MH 280w VHO actinic EC-240 Skimmer Tunze wave box

02/26/2006, 02:57 PM	#2
Johnsteph10 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The South Posts: 2,537	That's about right for everything. You can try www.savko.com or www.usplastics.com (the first 2 that come to mind). They are both very good companies. __________________ John Current Tank Info: None

02/26/2006, 03:11 PM	#3
Biscutz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 586	I don't see where they have actuators for the valves. __________________ Ian Current Tank Info: 180g all glass tank w/65g sump 600w 10K MH 280w VHO actinic EC-240 Skimmer Tunze wave box

02/26/2006, 03:25 PM	#5
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	CustomAquatics, Has what your looking for. My catalog is old,so I can't give you a price. Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

02/28/2006, 07:31 AM	#6
Biscutz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 586	Thanks Ted. __________________ Ian Current Tank Info: 180g all glass tank w/65g sump 600w 10K MH 280w VHO actinic EC-240 Skimmer Tunze wave box

02/26/2006, 03:13 PM	#4
wife no likey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 647	I was looking at some stuff on ebay before, and found some stainless valves, but something that is totally salt water resistant will be tough. Pete

02/28/2006, 07:41 AM	#7
Biscutz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 586	Best prices I have seen yet! Thanks again Ted. __________________ Ian Current Tank Info: 180g all glass tank w/65g sump 600w 10K MH 280w VHO actinic EC-240 Skimmer Tunze wave box

02/28/2006, 09:19 AM	#8
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	Any time Ian. I know they aren't cheap, but they do the job ,with a CL. The only thing I don't like about a CL is it is so easy to suck something into the intake,that could damage the pump. I would keep the intake way up from the bottom of your tank. This is true esp. if you have a sand bed. Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

02/28/2006, 10:19 AM	#9
MayoBoy Movin' on Up Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Webster Groves, MO Posts: 2,282	http://www.poolsupplydeals.com/Categ...ategory=Valves __________________ Getting sucked back in slowly but surely. Current Tank Info: 27 gallon freshwater planted cube. Amazonian biotope

02/28/2006, 10:57 AM	#10
cduran02 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Miami Beach Posts: 783	You can also try mcmaster.com, or even grainger.com. We've gotten Hayward actuated ball valves for about $250 if I can remember corectly. These were 1" valves. __________________ Check out my photo album for some of my creations. Current Tank Info: 45 Gallon Fish only

02/28/2006, 02:24 PM	#11
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	If there isn't any metal internal parts in that valve, I would go with the Pool Supply Place. I don't think you can beat the price. Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

02/28/2006, 04:36 PM	#12
Biscutz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 586	Thanks guys, I also contacted a friend of mine who is a PM for a commercial mechanical company, he may be able to get me Hayward valves at cost. We'll see what happens with that. Pool valves are a great idea though! __________________ Ian Current Tank Info: 180g all glass tank w/65g sump 600w 10K MH 280w VHO actinic EC-240 Skimmer Tunze wave box