Loc-tite connections

backprop · 04/01/2007, 06:59 PM

Where is the best place, either locally or online, to get the 1/2" loc-tite connections for return water flow? I'm looking for the tubing, some flare fittings, and the adapters to PVC.

Also, are the special tools the only way to put them together, or just the easiest way?

Thanks for advice.

chadscamaro · 04/01/2007, 09:24 PM

I beleive you mean loc-line ?

breutus · 04/01/2007, 09:51 PM

yes I do think that you mean loc line but whatever the name. I have been curious to find out if there is anywhere cheaper to get these pieces i know GWA sells them but they seem really pricey there (not sure, loc lines might just be expensive)

I did find them on fosters
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113794

but they have a pretty high shipping price. so I'll kep an eye on this thread to see what people say

breutus · 04/01/2007, 09:51 PM

oh and you don't need the tool but it does make it easier

chadscamaro · 04/01/2007, 10:29 PM

Yeah the Loc-Line brand is pricey,but they work really good and usually only a few pieces are needed. I agree that the pliers are not usually needed, also if you get them locally you can get exactly what you need and not guess at what you may or may not need.

backprop · 04/02/2007, 04:41 AM

Thanks! Yes I meant loc-line (I should have known as I kept finding GLUE when first searching

).

Saw them on Marine Depot, Fosters-Smith, and pond supply places. When everything is taken into account they're all pretty much the same price.

Just saw breutus's post that says GWA sells them. I didn't see them last time but wasn't really looking either. They seem expensive everywhere, so GWA is proably not out of line; I'll stop in this week.

You're probably right about just using a few; I was shooting for a whole 6" section per outlet but could probably cut that at least in half.

molder · 04/02/2007, 06:48 AM

I got mine from Champion lighting i have some xtra stuff if u need..... i still have 2 MPT AND connector and some nozzels maybe some modular to do 6"........u dont need the pliers enless u got the xtra cash to spend. u can put together by hand.

backprop · 04/02/2007, 08:38 AM

Very cool, thanks.

inwall75 · 04/02/2007, 09:28 AM

Grainger off of Dorsett Road often has pieces too.

backprop · 04/02/2007, 12:53 PM

Also found them a bit cheaper on http://www.modularhose.com/. Make sure to check the quantities; many come as 2- or 4-packs.

backprop · 04/02/2007, 12:59 PM

inwall, Grainger also has a desk at Lowe's, I understand, where consumers can get the parts....for anyone who isn't close to a GWA or Grainger

04/01/2007, 06:59 PM	#1
backprop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 62	Loc-tite connections Where is the best place, either locally or online, to get the 1/2" loc-tite connections for return water flow? I'm looking for the tubing, some flare fittings, and the adapters to PVC. Also, are the special tools the only way to put them together, or just the easiest way? Thanks for advice.

04/02/2007, 09:28 AM	#9
inwall75 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,877	Grainger off of Dorsett Road often has pieces too. __________________ Curt If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Current Tank Info: 7.5g nano, 75g Inwall, 18g nano, 12g nano, 200g prop tank

04/01/2007, 09:24 PM	#2
chadscamaro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,466	I beleive you mean loc-line ?

04/01/2007, 09:51 PM	#3
breutus Don't ask me, I'm wrong. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: House Springs Posts: 2,272	yes I do think that you mean loc line but whatever the name. I have been curious to find out if there is anywhere cheaper to get these pieces i know GWA sells them but they seem really pricey there (not sure, loc lines might just be expensive) I did find them on fosters http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113794 but they have a pretty high shipping price. so I'll kep an eye on this thread to see what people say

04/01/2007, 10:29 PM	#5
chadscamaro Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,466	Yeah the Loc-Line brand is pricey,but they work really good and usually only a few pieces are needed. I agree that the pliers are not usually needed, also if you get them locally you can get exactly what you need and not guess at what you may or may not need.

04/02/2007, 04:41 AM	#6
backprop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 62	Thanks! Yes I meant loc-line (I should have known as I kept finding GLUE when first searching ). Saw them on Marine Depot, Fosters-Smith, and pond supply places. When everything is taken into account they're all pretty much the same price. Just saw breutus's post that says GWA sells them. I didn't see them last time but wasn't really looking either. They seem expensive everywhere, so GWA is proably not out of line; I'll stop in this week. You're probably right about just using a few; I was shooting for a whole 6" section per outlet but could probably cut that at least in half.

04/02/2007, 06:48 AM	#7
molder Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 33	I got mine from Champion lighting i have some xtra stuff if u need..... i still have 2 MPT AND connector and some nozzels maybe some modular to do 6"........u dont need the pliers enless u got the xtra cash to spend. u can put together by hand.

04/02/2007, 08:38 AM	#8
backprop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 62	Very cool, thanks.

04/02/2007, 12:53 PM	#10
backprop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 62	Also found them a bit cheaper on http://www.modularhose.com/. Make sure to check the quantities; many come as 2- or 4-packs.

04/02/2007, 12:59 PM	#11
backprop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 62	inwall, Grainger also has a desk at Lowe's, I understand, where consumers can get the parts....for anyone who isn't close to a GWA or Grainger