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September 12th 03, 02:59 PM
aquatic ecosystems
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"Kodiak" > wrote:

>Where can I get bulkhead fittings 1", 3/4", 1/2" without having to pay a
>fortune. (mail order)
>These are fittings with a nut on both sides so you can attach it to the
>bottom of a vessel or container,
>eg: used to make a biological filter out of a plastic barrel, so you can
>attach a hose to a vessel etc...
>My local hardware wants 28$ for a 3/4" fitting.
>...Kodiak
>



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SamB
September 12th 03, 03:05 PM
Marine supply stores have boat fittings. Look for the PVC ones.
SamB

"Kodiak" > wrote in message
...
> Where can I get bulkhead fittings 1", 3/4", 1/2" without having to pay a
> fortune. (mail order)
> These are fittings with a nut on both sides so you can attach it to the
> bottom of a vessel or container,
> eg: used to make a biological filter out of a plastic barrel, so you can
> attach a hose to a vessel etc...
> My local hardware wants 28$ for a 3/4" fitting.
> ...Kodiak
>
>

Kodiak
September 13th 03, 07:35 AM
Wow, appreciate the links and info....
....Kodiak


"SamB" > wrote in message
...
> Marine supply stores have boat fittings. Look for the PVC ones.
> SamB
>
> "Kodiak" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Where can I get bulkhead fittings 1", 3/4", 1/2" without having to pay a
> > fortune. (mail order)
> > These are fittings with a nut on both sides so you can attach it to the
> > bottom of a vessel or container,
> > eg: used to make a biological filter out of a plastic barrel, so you can
> > attach a hose to a vessel etc...
> > My local hardware wants 28$ for a 3/4" fitting.
> > ...Kodiak
> >
> >
>
>