Anyone know where I can get one of these fittings?

[Stussi613]

Spoke to the people at the PVC store today. They said that its not advisable to use regular plumbers tape with these fittings...3mm tape makes a better seal. I guess wrapping enough regular Teflon around to do the job makes them prone to cracking.

And just so everyone is aware, they are currently moving to Boyd Avenue, in fact they are moving over the weekend.

[Philnashbass]

Thanks for the mention of they're moving-good to know....I have found the manager there very helpful with my tank/plumbing builds, plus their prices and inventory are superiour to HD, Rona etc.

[Bigmark]

If it's the bulkhead seal that's leaking you could install it with a bead of  silicone  around the hole then squish the bulkhead in and tighten it up or if it's just the one under the substrate and you want it capped get a piece of glass larger than the hole and silicone that over top.

[Stussi613]

Finally back in Ottawa and had some time so I went to the PVC Store at their new location at 842 Boyd Avenue.  The bulkhead, as it turns out, is a Chemkor Schedule 80...the best of the best according to the owner. He fixed me up with the 3 proper PVC nuts and some 3mm tape designed for PVC fittings.  Total cost?  $10. But there was a catch, they only accept debit and credit on sales over $25 dollars and I didn't have any cash on me. The solution?  He told me to drop by with the money the next time I was in the area.

All I can say is that I second, third and fourth the recommendations people have made about these guys!!

[Philnashbass]

I have received similar treatment each time. Unusual customer care in this day and age. Strongly recommended.
I was looking for a union with threaded collar so as to join my sump pump with the PVC plumbing back to my tank. The manager gave me a union with a large female threaded collar and seal--there is zero movement when tightened so as not to change the distance and alter positions/measurements of your plumbing components.

As well, the ball valves are a fraction of the cost compared to HD and Rona - and the inventory has everything you could be looking for, for your build.