DIY Parts and Suppliers Info

[ajx22]

If anyone has any DIY parts suppliers (Canadian or shipping to Canada), please post them here for reference.

Anything like
Plumbing
Electric
Glass/Plexi
etc...


Thanks for any and all contributions.

[Mitchell]

Home depot
Homegrown Hydroponics

[maimz]

aquatic ecosystems - www.aquaticeco.com
- everything to do with aquaculture and tons of good stuff that i know you guys would find helpful. A diy's dream come true!! Only downside is that it is in florida

- hey reefingeek - what do you get from homegrown hydroponics?
Cuz their ballasts are in no way cheap! just curious? also if you are going to say them then i would like to add that
"The Brite-lite Group" is an even larger company and has a site at www.hydroponix.com and has way better prices than homegrown..but at the same time homegrown will match their prices in most cases.

www.loc-line.com had their ontario distributor contact me:

.W.G. (Teddy) Pope
Edward H. Pope Ltd.
1-888-TRY-POPE

this is what i think i will be using so that i can avoid having powerheads in my tank...that way i will not have any current in the actual show tank...i am thinking of having my return lines running down each front corner of the tank and then having small nozzles spaced along the pvc return line....the stuff is fully modular and is salt safe..also you can have very short extensions so that it is basically a nozzle joined the the pvc lines...this would offer more flexibility with flow patterns...also really cool are the fittings with the side flow nozzle...which are almost like a venturi injector ....tres cool!! anyhow..i havent told anyone that i was gong to do this yet so tell me what you think...c ya

[maimz]

hey AJ..did you end up calling that TRY POPE guy? to get this stuff?

[Ocean Images]

There is a GREAT place for all your plexiglass needs, I can't remeber the name of it though.......I pass by it everyday on my way to work. Its on Derry Rd. just east of the International Centre in Etobicoke. They will cut you anything you want from 6" diameter tube to 1\16" sheets. I have made many wet/dry's just by giving these guys the measurements of all the pieces and buying their glue....and a couple hours later you have a DIY sump :dance:
I will post the name tomorrow.

:cheers:

[AquariaGuy]

Do these guys build tanks? Cuz i'm looking for a cheaper than brand name 125 gallon tank for some cichlids.

[ian cooper]

Hello everyone,

I recently made a new light hood for MH and flourescent tubes. It is fan cooled and 6 ft x 22in x 8in. When it came to the reflectors I was unwilling to pay the price for spiderlight etc. reflectors. There is a company located in the Woodbridge area, ACL Inc. that manufactures polished aluminium reflectors. Check them out on their web site - it is very informative. In any case, they make relectors that are roughly parabolic in shape and direct almost all light directly down into the tank. Reflectors like aluminium foil and reflective duct tape might reflect light but tend to bounce the light around the hood - back and forth, not always downward. I got three reflectors that were 47 inches long and designed for a double flourescent fixture. I overlapped two of them and cut the third in half. Now my light canopy has it's entire length and width covered with a parabolic aluminium reflector - fits under both fluorescents and halides.

Electrical supply companies might be reluctant (they were with me) to order a small number of these items. However, ACL has a minimum $100 order and since each relector is less than $20, if a couple of people got together and ordered 5 or 6 it would be worth it.

I lose almost no light directed from the sides of the light canopy. Almost all light is reflected down into the tank. It made a huge difference in the available light in my tank compared to the pendants I was using before. Check them out.

[2Oceans]

Hi Ian I remember you telling me about this place but I cannot locate the site do you have the link !
thanks John

[Red-Sea]

Jeg. here is the webpage for the company
http://www.alcgroup.com/socketsreflectors1.html

[2Oceans]

thank ya kindly Red Sea

[johnfish]

This place has a great selection of PVC fittings.


Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equipment Ltd.

Locations in Scarborough, Milton and Delhi.

http://asp.kwic.com/rapport/pages/Cat.htm


Cheers :)
John

[johnfish]

This place has acrylic tubing and sheets.

I got some 4" OD tubing for a skimmer there.

Guess what? 4" PVC pipe is not 4" OD. It is 4-1/2" OD. So 4" PVC fittings need 4-1/2" OD acrylic tubing to fit. Duh!

No problem, these guys did an exchange with no hassle.

http://www.theplasticstore.com/

They have locations in Scarborough, Bramton and Montreal.

Cheers :)
John

[2Oceans]

Good info Johnfish thanks

[cavediver]

Ocean Images,
Just searching for a supplier for some cast acrylic tubing, seeing your post above. Do have a name for that plastic shop off hand??

I'd like to give them a call.

Thanks!,

John

P.S. How'd that sand turn out for you?

:cheers:

[Ocean Images]

John, after the "waiting period" the sand settled........:D
It is beautiful, with my halides it looks like a beach in Hawai
The acrylic place I have been going to is called "Fabco" Ph: 905-832-0600

There is another one I have bought from called A.L. Plastics
Ph: 416-410-0693
email: dardo@pathcom.com


:cheers:

[Antonio]

Electrical Supply

Litemor Distributors Ltd
325 Deerhide Cres
Weston, On
M9M 2Z2

Phone: 416-745-3806
Toll: 1-800-268-4634
Email: toronto@litemor.com

They carry Fulham ballasts 41$ for Workhorse 7 - 2 x 96 Watt Compact Flouresants.

[themyths]

I was looking for 1 inch PVC pipe and 90 degree join.

Mr.Bove told me about this Plastics manufacturer @ Keele & Teston Rd. called Fabco. Like he said, you can get everything you can possibly imagine for the plastics.


905-832-0600
2175-A Teston Rd,
Maple, ON L0J 1E0
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[Crisis]

Does anyone know where I can get some Dolomite? Mr. Wilson had mentioned Hendricks but they are no longer there.

Oh Ya for Acrylics & glue

Plastic World (http://www.yellowpages.ca/mp/ON/null/Plastic%2BWorld/416/6306745/1140%2BSheppard%2BAvenue%2BWest/North%2BYork/M3K2A2/0/1/0000000000000924620054660007.html)
416-630-6745
1140 Sheppard Avenue West,
North York, ON M3K 2A2

[Kenzy]

Mr Bove, I saw some Dolomite at Canadaian Tire of all places, in the spring time in the same area as the grass seed. I have no idea if it is suitable for our use or not but if you want to check further into this that one place to start.

[Crisis]

Mr Bove, I saw some Dolomite at Canadaian Tire of all places, in the spring time in the same area as the grass seed. I have no idea if it is suitable for our use or not but if you want to check further into this that one place to start.

Thanx Brad, Could it be so easy hmmmm:bravo: I've called a bunch of farm suppliers with no luck!

[dragonseeker]

canadian tire here in st kitts has dolomite sand, 6.95 a bag

[vaporize]

I remembered somebody posted about a glass shop that is cheap and it's in Scarborough near Kingston road area, would anybody remember that one's location?

[ajx22]

I remembered somebody posted about a glass shop that is cheap and it's in Scarborough near Kingston road area, would anybody remember that one's location?

Palace Glass
Midland just north of Lawrence on the West side


...that the place?

[vaporize]

Thanks AJ, can't remember exactly, the thread with the info was started by a fellow who was trying to make his own tank I think (yeah there must be 20-30 ppl asking that every year) :)

I'll give that a try.

[ajx22]

Thanks AJ, can't remember exactly, the thread with the info was started by a fellow who was trying to make his own tank I think (yeah there must be 20-30 ppl asking that every year) :)

I'll give that a try.

When ordering glass for a DIY tank... ? (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=22071)

I think that's the thread you're referring to.

[newreef8584]

AJ, I was wondering if you ever thought of doing a thread where a list of links to useful DIY projects could be kept? You know the basics, MaxiStream Mod, DIY Reactors, skimmers and then links to tank and stand calculators.

This may already exist but it is very early in the morning and wasn't able to locate one. I am just looking for a project to keep me busy on my upcoming days off.

[ajx22]

AJ, I was wondering if you ever thought of doing a thread where a list of links to useful DIY projects could be kept? You know the basics, MaxiStream Mod, DIY Reactors, skimmers and then links to tank and stand calculators.

This may already exist but it is very early in the morning and wasn't able to locate one. I am just looking for a project to keep me busy on my upcoming days off.
There is the AP Web Links (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/modules.php?name=Links) section (left-side Main Menu) -
within there, is DIY links (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/modules.php?name=Links&file=viewcategory&cid=6).


Trying to get that section built-up a little better - as it would help to organize the different projects.

[vaporize]

When ordering glass for a DIY tank... ? (http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=22071)

I think that's the thread you're referring to.

Thanks AJ for the help, I just went for my Scarborough glass run today, and let me share my experience. All the same size & thickness

Palace glass - $180
G.M. (midland & finch) - $160
Glass Design (midland & finch) - $107

And you can all guess where I ended up spending my money :) Anyways, here is the info:


Glass Design
63 Silver Star Blvd, Unit E5
Scarborough ON M1V5E5
(416) 293-1833

[Sea MunnKey]

Vap,

Aren't ya supposed to be working....:drive: ?? :bwink:

[vaporize]

Vap,

Aren't ya supposed to be working....:drive: ?? :bwink:

:thinkin:...... :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:
we do not discuss about work in our hobby forums ..

[newreef8584]

Fish Farm Supply

www.fishfarmsupply.ca (http://www.fishfarmsupply.ca)

They are Aquatic Ecosystems distributor. Here is email in regards to uniseals from them.

We are an Aquatic Ecosystems distributor. We do stock uniseals and can always get more in. I have included our current prices for these items below. All prices are in Canadian dollars and before taxes and shipping.

½” uniseal is $3.25 each
¾” uniseal is $3.25
1” uniseal is $3.97
1-1/4” uniseal is $4.61
1-1/2” uniseal is $5.14
2” uniseal is $8.30
3” uniseal is $11.10
4” uniseal is $13.91
6” uniseal is $19.56

[siphon]

Jackpot fellow enthusiasts....

There is a drum recycling depot in Hamilton. They carry hundreds of used barrels and containers in a variety of shapes & sizes. Many were used to store food and pharmaceutical (USP) grade ingredients.

I picked up a clean, translucent white (plastic) 55 gal drum today which was previously used to store USP grade propylene glycol (a harmless ingredient in the same class as glycerin). The barrel is fitted with two threaded, plastic bungs on the top, so it is perfect for R/O storage (even has raised markings on the side to show the level every 5 gallons!)

Best thing however is the price - $10 incl. taxes!

Here is the contact information for anyone interested:

Larry Pomerantz
Recycling Service
250B Lottridge St.
Hamilton ON Canada L8L 8J8
(905) 545-5577 phone
(905) 525-5577 fax
RecyclingService@cogeco.net
www.RecyclingService.ca

Cheers,
Colin

[tankies]

this is an old sticky but i have to add places as well that ive find very helpful.

1) Plastic World

http://www.plasticworld.ca/

supplies acrylic, glues(weld-on, cyanoacrylate, etc), etc

2) JJ Downs Industiral

http://www.jjdownsplastics.com/

supplies almost all ur plumbing needs...customer service is fantastic!!!

both r located in T.O.

HTH

[CoCotheHouseBoy]

Jackpot fellow enthusiasts....

There is a drum recycling depot in Hamilton. They carry hundreds of used barrels and containers in a variety of shapes & sizes. Many were used to store food and pharmaceutical (USP) grade ingredients.

I picked up a clean, translucent white (plastic) 55 gal drum today which was previously used to store USP grade propylene glycol (a harmless ingredient in the same class as glycerin). The barrel is fitted with two threaded, plastic bungs on the top, so it is perfect for R/O storage (even has raised markings on the side to show the level every 5 gallons!)

Best thing however is the price - $10 incl. taxes!

Here is the contact information for anyone interested:

Larry Pomerantz
Recycling Service
250B Lottridge St.
Hamilton ON Canada L8L 8J8
(905) 545-5577 phone
(905) 525-5577 fax
RecyclingService@cogeco.net
www.RecyclingService.ca (http://www.RecyclingService.ca)

Cheers,
Colin


FYI: Just to update the info on "Recycling Service" in Hamilton

The phone book and website information is no longer correct (phone # still works). They are no longer on Lottridge St. They have moved to a location near the corner of Centennial Parkway (HWY 20) and Mudd St (on the border between Hamilton and Stoney Creek, on top of the escarpment)

I was there today, and picked up 2 x 30 gal HDPE barrels for $10 each. Good deal! There were plenty of other barrels to choose from, and for the most part, the guys working there knew what was previously stored in them.

[Kharmaguru]

I just bought some 4" Acrylic tube off these guys:

ontarioplastics.ca

Really helpful people. If your in the east end (Oshawa), it's a good option. They have cutoffs in house or they can order in what you need.

[J_T]

Jeg. here is the webpage for the company
http://www.alcgroup.com/socketsreflectors1.html

Dead link now;

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this is an old sticky but i have to add places as well that ive find very helpful.

1) Plastic World

http://www.plasticworld.ca/

supplies acrylic, glues(weld-on, cyanoacrylate, etc), etc



They also carry aquarium silicone now! 9$ a tube, only saw clear. I saw this just the other day while getting a few pieces I needed.

[Kenzy]

With this being an old thread, it looks like the alcgroup is out of business.

I do need to stop by Plasticworld in the near future, lots of good stuff there.

[J_T]

With this being an old thread, it looks like the alcgroup is out of business.

I do need to stop by Plasticworld in the near future, lots of good stuff there.

That is why I mentioned it. I know AJ likes to keep the links out of the site clean.

Call before you go. The saw was broken on Friday (mar 9/12)