Local John Guest Fittings?

[xeon]

I added a float shutoff to my RO/DI, only problem is the connector.  After two overflows, it may be the best $20 I've spent in a while... Anyway, it uses a 1/4" ID tapered washer and compression nut to seal the 1/4" tubing... unsuccessfully I might add at this point.  It yields a drip and as opposed to monkeying around with it I'd rather find a female threaded John Guest fitting.  Anyone know a place that has a selection of these locally?  Home Depot only has the male threaded ones.  If not I'll see what Google turns up.

[Gatortailale]

You talking about simple float like the toilet float pic here?

 

If so, you NEED to seal it with silicon.  That is what I did 3.5 + years ago and no drip.  

 

Do you have a pic of your leak?

 

 

http://www.spectrapure.com/St_alc_p4.htm

 

I can use just the toilet float that is $12 bucks; but I have it connected to sump.  Forgot you don't have sump.  Maybe someone can advise if you can add on float level controler to back of a 55 tank to keep level topped off.

 

Device in center of pic. cost $87 I think.

 

 

http://www.spectrapure.com/St_alc_p1.htm

 

I have used the $12 float for 3.5+ years no problem ever.

[xeon]

It's the toilet valve type thing, a float that blocks the water input... which in turn invokes the auto shutoff device.  Your pic 1 essentially.  The silicon may work, but I would like the modularity of having a leak proof quick connect.  I'll hit it with some Silicone in the mean time... good tip!