lock line vendors

[Guest ssaldana]

Im trying to plumb my 29g return and I wanted to have some lock line with a nozzle attached in the main tank to return my water. Do you guys know any online stores that have nozzles and lock line piping?

[Guest reeffoto]

Customaquatics.com sells it.  I have a bunch of 3/4" loc-line pieces.  Nozzles, male fittings and loc-line.  All for $35

[Guest ssaldana]

I dont need much. I noticed it was spelled loc line, forgive my ignorance.

 

I only need possibly 12" of loc line, two adapters to fit into a 1.5" bulkhead, and two nozzles. Let me know what you can offer with my needs =)

 

 

I had a quick question. My return pump will be around 500gph. Will the nozzle/loc line provide a great amount of strain on my pump? I dont want to wear down the thing. I was thinking of adding a T somewhere along the lines for the excess water pressure. The pump will be hooked up to a SCWD so there will be two nozzle returns.

[BeltwayBandit]

Marine Scene usually stocks lockline stuff.  If you just need a few pieces it is cheaper to get it there than to pay shipping.

[Guest ssaldana]

Too bad reef tank does not carry loc line. I will try marine scene this weekend. Thanks for the tip!

[AquariaUSA]

Return pump is only 500 gph, and it will run through a SCWD? IME they run best with 900-1200 gph. What size drains does your system have? Also, you mentioned (2) adapters for a 1.5" bulkhead? How do you plan to plumb the return? As for Locline diverter...straight nozzle or flare nozzle?

 

We carry loc line, and I have just about all of the 3/4 fittings. If you are using a SCWD on the return they also sell a loc line attachment diverter $5-8 (similar to Marineland return tubes) for use with flexible hose. If you are plumbing to PVC, then just use a threaded elbow to hook up loc line diverter, etc.

 

If I knew I had time to meet up, I would offer, but my schedule is overloaded until the CRTF meeting. I might have a quick stop in Fairfax this Sunday, but can't guarantee it.