Cheapest eheim double tap valve

**aw_i** · 28th Aug 2002, 18:59

Anyone found another alternative to the eheim duble tap valve? I went ard hardware shops but they only got the copper type,did anyone found a cheaper alternative?

If not, where to get the double tap cheapest? I saw at C328 selling $17.5

Cheers

**vinz** · 28th Aug 2002, 19:15

Check AcidFish's posting in this thread. Near the bottom. I remember cause I paid more then that for mine recently.

**aw_i** · 29th Aug 2002, 02:48

seems like he got it for $15 each..was wondering if anyone found any DIY solution rather than buying the original valve.

ws · 29th Aug 2002, 21:45

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On 8/28/2002 6:59:48 PM

Anyone found another alternative to the eheim duble tap valve? I went ard hardware shops but they only got the copper type,did anyone found a cheaper alternative?

If not, where to get the double tap cheapest? I saw at C328 selling $17.5

Cheers

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Could somebody explain what is the benefit of a double tap valve?

**vinz** · 30th Aug 2002, 01:50

With a double tap, you can close both taps and disconnect the pipes easily, with no water leakage.

I set them on my rubber hoses so that I can remove the hose for cleaning without having to disconnect my outlet pipes the accessories like CO2 reactors, rain bar, etc.

Mainly for convenience... uses up to your imagination. ;p

**kelstorm** · 30th Aug 2002, 02:10

i got mine brass taps from hardware shop.. 1 pair for $10?? can't recall.. [

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**aw_i** · 30th Aug 2002, 17:02

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On 8/30/2002 2:10:03 AM

i got mine brass taps from hardware shop.. 1 pair for $10?? can't recall.. [

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Got pics? Is it the same as double tap? Most selling at hardware shops r all single valve.
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**lsz** · 9th Sep 2002, 10:13

i cannot visualise how to join 2 brass taps together and make it seal!

i recommend against it

there is a possibility of leaks from the joining of the eheim tubes and the brass tubes (if they can fit)
even normal for plumbing work using parts of standard sizes, the joints will still need extra sealing.

so if you try to fit 2 parts which are not really meant to be joined to each other together....risky
and if the thing drops out in the middle of the night, your filter will drain water out of your tank but never return [:

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get the original
it will last you almost forever and saves you all the headaches and worries

**kelstorm** · 9th Sep 2002, 16:08

what i did was to get 2 valves, connect them with the ehiem hose... while it is cheap.. lets not forget that it is heavy and IMO, might run the risk of copper-oxide leaking into the tank???