Brass Fittings!

[bildotang]

Is it safe to use brass fittings like valves to shut off my overflow drain lines, etc? I usually use PVC, but adjusting valves for certain flow rates is easier with a gate valve, and those only come in brass. I'm not sure if the saltwater will mess with brass or not.:thinking:

 

[robchuck]

Brass fittings are not safe for reef tanks. Saltwater will wreak havoc on the brass, and because it's a copper alloy, your water will eventually become polluted with copper and kill off your inverts.
Schedule 40 & 80 PVC gate valves are available. Do a Google search for "PVC gate valve", and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

 

[bildotang]

Thanks. I had no idea that anyone made pvc gate valves. You have saved the day!!!!!!!!!

:happyfish

 

[crash519]

Since I've been in trouble before for posting links on this forum, I'll just spell it out:
wwwdotusplasticdotcom
I ordered a 1 1/2" and a 3/4" schedule 40 from them Teusday and it should be here tomorrow