Added gate valve to Octopus Recirc 110

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saltycrab

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The O ring that is used in the original design to adjust the water level in the skimmer leaked to I had to replace it. This turned out to be some what of a headache. The PVC that is used is a

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size so was impossible to find parts for. I finally found a schedule 80 3/4" Union and was able to use that to match up to the output. Finding a 3/4" PVC gate valve was also near impossible but I finally found it for the outrageous price of $11. I spray painted the 3/4" PVC pipe black so it matches the skimmer. I am happy with the result.
 
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