My local tip shop (or if you prefer recycling and reuse center).
Online for items that I really need and can't get anywhere else.
Masters for the odd fitting when I'm in a rush.
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| Author: | FreemanG [ Mar 18th, '14, 19:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Where do you get your hardware from? |
Hi all, Been searching threads and reading member system builds....and rarely does anyone mention where they get their hardware components from... If this thread is allowed, care to share where you get your best prices from / online shops? I'm not a fan of the green B or blue M if I can avoid them. I have found/used in the past for aquariums: - duralirrigation for PVC fittings - wetearth for ball valves and more random 'bits' - abstract plastics for uniseals - creative pumps for pumps Still looking for a supplier of air pumps (piston type, not membrane). Being in Canberra, the local trade shops take you for a ride as soon as they see you walk through the door so usually buy things online.. Thanks in advance! |
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| Author: | Sleepe [ Mar 19th, '14, 08:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
My local tip shop (or if you prefer recycling and reuse center). Online for items that I really need and can't get anywhere else. Masters for the odd fitting when I'm in a rush.
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| Author: | 4x4Eric [ Jul 1st, '14, 16:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Uni seals Direct from USA " The uni seal warehouse" I got 7 uni seals 5 x 1 inch and 2 x 3 inch. For $30.42 posted to my door Post took 2 weeks and the box could have fit more. |
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| Author: | mattyoga [ Jul 1st, '14, 16:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
get most of my pvc and poly bits from an irrigation warehouse in Perth, that also ships online - beats bunnings price by 15-50%! growbeds and tanks from BYAP/cheidys |
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| Author: | joblow [ Jul 1st, '14, 17:20 ] | ||
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FreemanG wrote: Being in Canberra, the local trade shops take you for a ride as soon as they see you walk through the door so usually buy things online.. They think you're either a politician or work for the government  I've found with plumbing fittings some are cheaper at Bunnings and others cheaper at a plumbing wholesalers. PVC Pipe - Wholesaler PVC Ball Valves - Wholesaler PVC Pipe Fittings - Bunnings PVC Tank Fittings - Bunnings Each wholesaler is different, prices in different areas vary so it would be hard too document the prices, my local plumbing suppler sells 15mm PVC Ball valves for $2.60 (below), anywhere else they're $8 - $10, but their 90mm elbows & T's are twice the price of Bunnings, their PVC pipe cheaper, their 25mm tank fittings are dearer at $34, so it's just a matter of shopping around. I hang onto the receipts so when I'm I'm looking for a particular fitting I know who is the cheaper suppler and go there. I basically know where to go for what I need now, pump, air pumps etc. I Google and then compare prices on eBay, and then decide where to buy.
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| Author: | Charlie [ Jul 1st, '14, 18:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
4x4Eric wrote: 5 x 1 inch and 2 x 3 inch. For $30.42 posted to my door Thats actually really cheap. Cheers. |
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| Author: | Gabe [ Jul 1st, '14, 19:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Sleepe wrote: My local tip shop (or if you prefer recycling and reuse center). Online for items that I really need and can't get anywhere else. Masters for the odd fitting when I'm in a rush. Hi Sleepe - which tip shop do you use in WA? |
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| Author: | Dave Donley [ Jul 1st, '14, 21:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
I get almost everything from Lowe's but for specialty items like Uniseals and capillary matting I order it from TCLynx, she ships fast! Some things like air pumps and other bulk materials from Amazon. Pond liner from Webb's Online. |
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| Author: | 4x4Eric [ Jul 5th, '14, 18:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
 Charlie wrote: 4x4Eric wrote: 5 x 1 inch and 2 x 3 inch. For $30.42 posted to my door Thats actually really cheap. Cheers. Your welcome I just googled them |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Jul 5th, '14, 20:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Is this the place Eric? http://www.aussieglobe.com/bulkheads.html Really good bulkhead prices as well - about a third of what I would have to pay for the same kind of 1" bulkhead from the local fish store. Good find 
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| Author: | Silverbullet555 [ Jul 5th, '14, 22:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Used to get pipe and fittings from lowes it Home Depot. Now I buy from an irrigation supply warehouse for 1/3 the price. |
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| Author: | Sleepe [ Jul 6th, '14, 17:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Gabe wrote: Sleepe wrote: My local tip shop (or if you prefer recycling and reuse center). Online for items that I really need and can't get anywhere else. Masters for the odd fitting when I'm in a rush. Hi Sleepe - which tip shop do you use in WA? Hopkinson Rd Armadale, I work and volunteer there.
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| Author: | Gabe [ Jul 6th, '14, 18:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Sleepe wrote: Gabe wrote: Sleepe wrote: My local tip shop (or if you prefer recycling and reuse center). Online for items that I really need and can't get anywhere else. Masters for the odd fitting when I'm in a rush. Hi Sleepe - which tip shop do you use in WA? Hopkinson Rd Armadale, I work and volunteer there. Excellent - just around the corner from me - I will give it a go. I am always in need of spare parts 
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| Author: | Sleepe [ Jul 6th, '14, 19:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
Quote: Hi Sleepe - which tip shop do you use in WA? Hopkinson Rd Armadale, I work and volunteer there. Excellent - just around the corner from me - I will give it a go. I am always in need of spare parts [/quote]PM me if you need anything specific.
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| Author: | 4x4Eric [ Jul 7th, '14, 13:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you get your hardware from? |
scotty435 wrote: Is this the place Eric? http://www.aussieglobe.com/bulkheads.html Really good bulkhead prices as well - about a third of what I would have to pay for the same kind of 1" bulkhead from the local fish store. Good find Yes that the place. Great prices and quick to post and use paypal for payment. Which is bonus. |
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