DIY drip for tank

[lewis844]

Does anyone know where I can get plumbing supplies to make a 1/4 kalk drip for my tank

Thanks

 

[fishit]

i bought mine at rona they have every thing Yul need 1/4 line 1/4 pipe thread valve silicone and a container about 15 $

 

[DTI 1501]

Im in the process of researching 6 inch round acrylic. i want to make a  kalkwasser reactor to fit in my auto top off.If interested i can keep u posted on price when i order the rest of the stuff i can get here.

 

[lewis844]

everything is a Rona thats good to know I will have to check it out thanks for the tip

Al i dont know if i am ready for that yet

 

[bluewater]

what's got you stuck ?

have you got a vessel to use, would a 2l pop bottle be big enough ?
a plastic pail can be as big as 5 gallons...

the pop bottle is in some ways better because it is always a fresh batch of kalk, and the bottle caves in as it drains, you don't want the kalk exposed to the atmosphere.

either way, drill hole and tap threads for whatever fitting you find.  Can't find a fitting I'll tell you how to make one.

 

[lewis844]

how do you make fittings ??

 

[bluewater]

you can make a mini bulkhead fitting for 1/4 tubing.

nylon license plate bolt with nut can be drilled out.

cheers

 

[lewis844]

what about the valve to control the flow

I went to rona and i could not find anythink. I am looking for 1/4 plastic quick connect fittings, valve and bulkhead would be prefect like these (below)

 

[lewis844]

does anyone know where you can buy these type of fittings?

 

[jerryvan]

I got those at TSC----Jerry

 

[DTI 1501]

Lee i use a drinking water jug from canadian tire or a water store they come with a valve to drip stop by the house ill show you one. I just picked a 3 gallon 1 up till i make mine . U can get away with a smaller one than that . I may have one in the shed ill take a look.

 

[lewis844]

ok cool i want to come bye and see your tank as well

 

[xxmurrxx]

Also interested in setting one of these up, Please let us know if you find a drip valve, or ideas of what to use.
I see some online with a three way hose connector but not sure how that would work.

 

[Dr BlueThumb]

here's what I use to use a while back not sure if it's what u are looking for?

 

[lewis844]

yes that is what i am looking for something similar

I have ordered a doesing kit from jl aquatics i will post when i get it to let you know how it works.

 

[xxmurrxx]

Not sure where you live the but Canada Salvage in Tecumseh has these quick connect fittings.

what about the valve to control the flow

I went to rona and i could not find anythink. I am looking for 1/4 plastic quick connect fittings, valve and bulkhead would be prefect like these (below)

 

[lewis844]

i live in wallaceburg

i will have to check it out

 

[shayneh]

I just use a 1 gallon water container with two holes in the cap and a piece of flexible airline tubing. For drip control I use a simple granny knot and either tighten or loosen the knot.....has worked flawlessly for about 3 years now.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/skip/agu/kalkdripper.htm

 

[1Zapped2shy]

All the fittings in the photo I have purchased at the home depot @ Fanshawe and Adelaide. Watts is the maker the valve is about $7. regards Craig

 

[reeffreak]

Kern Water in Sarnia, London Line and Blackwell .