Looking for JBJ Artica Chiller Elbow

[Quicksilver]

Hi everyone, accidently broke off one of the elbows to my chiller and need a replacement ASAP. Currently I can order online from one place but don't need 6 replacement elbows and can't really afford to wait. I can't run my tank with the lights on and the lid closed. Let me know where and how much you want. Thanks in advance
Or if someone knows a store in Chicagoland that sells the part that works also, called half a dozen specialty stores and no luck.

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[xj_matt]

I would go take a look at menards I know they sell schedule 80 elbows that might work

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks, I was thinking of Menards. Wasted time at Home Depot and they have nothing.

 

[labas39]

Bummer that you couldn't find one. I hate when they don't use standard sizes, that one looks custom. I broke my male threaded part and found something close from Menards. I'm still always nervous that the pressure will blow it apart.

If you can't find one and need to fabricate something, I have a bunch of tools; maybe we'd be able to devise something.

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks TD, I appreciate it. I wasted another hour wandering around Menards but like you said it's 5/8 and not a standard size. I ended up ordering the item instead of wasting anymore time looking or risk getting a part that doesn't match 100% and risk a water leak.

 

[carpetreef75]

Thanks TD, I appreciate it. I wasted another hour wandering around Menards but like you said it's 5/8 and not a standard size. I ended up ordering the item instead of wasting anymore time looking or risk getting a part that doesn't match 100% and risk a water leak.

Correct you wont find them at Menards or Home Depot , I ordered a dozen after i went thru the same thing your going thru and have a bag of them if you still need 1 . they fit thru the plastic nut and have a poly o-ring
Bryan

 

[Quicksilver]

Correct you wont find them at Menards or Home Depot , I ordered a dozen after i went thru the same thing your going thru and have a bag of them if you still need 1 . they fit thru the plastic nut and have a poly o-ring
Bryan

Thanks Bryan, that's the elbow I need. I'm in the western burbs near Elmhurst Hospital, if I can find time to head your way I'll PM you.

 

[carpetreef75]

For a quick fix to get you up and running cut the broken piece at the 90 at 45 degrees spread a layer of goop over the fitting ,slide the hose over and double hose clamp .give the goop a couple hours and let her rip
Bryan

 

[Quicksilver]

For a quick fix to get you up and running cut the broken piece at the 90 at 45 degrees spread a layer of goop over the fitting ,slide the hose over and double hose clamp .give the goop a couple hours and let her rip
Bryan

Thanks Bryan, I'm was tempted to cut it straight across and will try that today and see if I can somehow get the hose over the larger end.

 

[carpetreef75]

Thanks Bryan, I'm was tempted to cut it straight across and will try that today and see if I can somehow get the hose over the larger end.

it will work stretch out the hose with a screwdriver or a socket and then smear some goop and double hose clamp , cutting at the 45 will have no restriction and wide open to the hose . worse scenario is when you get the new fitting you cut off 2" of hose and reattach .
Bryan

 

[Quicksilver]

it will work stretch out the hose with a screwdriver or a socket and then smear some goop and double hose clamp , cutting at the 45 will have no restriction and wide open to the hose . worse scenario is when you get the new fitting you cut off 2" of hose and reattach .
Bryan

Thanks again Bryan, I'll do that today. Trying to maintain my temps is getting more difficult now that it's getting warmer outside.