Where to buy a washer?

j14

Hi, I'm looking to buy a rubber washer with an internal diameter of 40mm.
I've tried Woodies, B&Q and Screwfix.
Anyone got any other suggestions?
I'm based in West Dublin.

Wearb

What's it for? i.e. could you cut out one?

con747

Any of the ones here be of use? https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=40mm+rubber+washer&crid=1UUYJ4CY2G7XH&sprefix=40mm+Rubber+Washer%2Caps%2C192&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_18

j14

Wearb wrote: »

What's it for? i.e. could you cut out one?

It's for an aquarium that I bought 2nd hand.
It's a sump system set up, so the aquarium on display is connected to another tank below which holds all the filters and heaters etc...
The top tank of water is connected to the tank below by a down pipe.
Where the top half of the pipe meets the glass at the bottom there is a washer on the glass and on on the opposite side of the glass (under the aquarium) where the bottom pipe screws up into the top pipe fitting there should be another washer but there isn't.
I only have one of the washers and it's gone quite hard.

I filled the aquarium last night and water was coming in at the join.

The previous owner had siliconed the join at the glass so I went about removing all the old silicone as he broke all the silicone up when taking the tank apart to sell to me.

I think the old silicone was interfering with the seal of the pipe to the glass.

con747

j14 wrote: »

It's for an aquarium that I bought 2nd hand.
It's a sump system set up, so the aquarium on display is connected to another tank below which holds all the filters and heaters etc...
The top tank of water is connected to the tank below by a down pipe.
Where the top half of the pipe meets the glass at the bottom there is a washer on the glass and on on the opposite side of the glass (under the aquarium) where the bottom pipe screws up into the top pipe fitting there should be another washer but there isn't.
I only have one of the washers and it's gone quite hard.

I filled the aquarium last night and water was coming in at the join.

The previous owner had siliconed the join at the glass so I went about removing all the old silicone as he broke all the silicone up when taking the tank apart to sell to me.

I think the old silicone was interfering with the seal of the pipe to the glass.

These are on the west side, might have something. http://www.seahorseaquariums.com/Fluval-Spares/Spare-Parts/801

Maybe try Micks garage in 50 Park W Rd, Park West Industrial Park, Dublin, might have something from a car to suit.

j14

con747 wrote: »

These are on the west side, might have something. http://www.seahorseaquariums.com/Fluval-Spares/Spare-Parts/801

Maybe try Micks garage in 50 Park W Rd, Park West Industrial Park, Dublin, might have something from a car to suit.

Thanks for the reply. My plan was to call to Seahorse in the morning and see if they had anything. Thanks again for taking the time to read my query.

Wearb

You might be able to use a bath/wash-hand basin/shower trap waster washer to do the job. Bring the pipe or existing washer to a regular plumbing supplier and show them what you want.

If stuck, call to a tyre place and get an old tube and cut one out.

j14

Wearb wrote: »

You might be able to use a bath/wash-hand basin/shower trap waster washer to do the job. Bring the pipe or existing washer to a regular plumbing supplier and show them what you want.

If stuck, call to a tyre place and get an old tube and cut one out.

Great idea about the tyre. Any tips on a plumbing supplier?

j14

Wearb wrote: »

You might be able to use a bath/wash-hand basin/shower trap waster washer to do the job. Bring the pipe or existing washer to a regular plumbing supplier and show them what you want.

If stuck, call to a tyre place and get an old tube and cut one out.

Great idea about the tyre. Any tips on a plumbing supplier?

Wearb

j14 wrote: »

Great idea about the tyre. Any tips on a plumbing supplier?

Heatmerchants, chadwicks, Dublin providers, bathroom shops.