Problem sourcing valves for Norwesco 65 gallon upright

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I'm setting up a mixing station with a Norwesco 65 gallon upright tank I picked up today. The bulkhead fitting that came pre-assembled with the tank seems to be a 1 1/4" FPT. Initially, to get me going quick, I want to set it up with a valve (ball or gate) so I can just fill a container for water changes. However, I've looked on BRS, Marine Depot and even local HD and could not find any 1 1/4" MPT valves nor fittings. The only fitting I found in that size was a garden hose adapter in the sump section:

Everbilt 1-1/4 in. Polypropylene MIP Garden Hose Adapter
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...e-MIP-Garden-Hose-Adapter-EBMGHA125/205618056
Any ideas where I can pick up this type of valve? Or even a 1 1/4" MPT reducing elbow to attach a smaller valve?
 
The internet says it's

Outlet / Drain 11-1/4" PP Female NPT Bulkhead Fitting
You should be able to find parts at Home Depot. 1 1/4 is a little used size so the kinds of fittings are limited.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlot...40-Reducer-Bushing-PVC-02112-2400HD/203850934

You should find other sizes as well.

That one is not for potable water, would think you want to use parts that are designated for potable use.

Only one I could find on the HD website is out of stock. Batting 0!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HydroMa...p-x-MIPT-Pipe-Male-Adapter-MA114001/312676131
 
i don't know where you are located , but i work in the piping trades, and the same supplier that sends 3000 pound pieces of steel pipe to the job also sells sch 80 plastic grey piping and fittings! a lot of time places like brs buy fittings and pipe from a distributor and mark up the price. the on lot downfall is that they require you to buy the whole 21 foot length.
 

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