To LUGNET HomepageTo LUGNET News HomepageTo LUGNET Guide Homepage
 Help on Searching
 
Post new message to lugnet.technicOpen lugnet.technic in your NNTP NewsreaderTo LUGNET News Traffic PageSign In (Members)
 Technic / 12035
    Pneumatic Hoses —James Steele
   Does anybody know foa good source of replacement hose for use with pneumatics for lego? Lego doesn't seem to sell any in it's spare parts section. (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —John Gerlach
     (...) The GMLTC has used aquarium air hoses with some success - you can get them at any store that sells aquariums and other pet supplies. And they're a LOT cheaper than the LEGO pneumatic tubing! JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —Dave Astolfo
     (...) I have used fuel line that can be found at your local hobby shop. They sell varying sized. You should bring a piece to compare inside diameter as they sell a variety of sizes. Dave (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —Matthew Miller
     (...) You can get 'em from Pitsco. I'm not sure this constitutes a *good* source, though -- you get two small pistons and three lengths of hose for $12. (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —James Steele
     Thanks for the suggestions all, I'll have a look over the weekend to see what I can find. Next on my list..solenoid valves so I can link pneumatics to a RCX :o) "James Steele" <jsteele@csl.com> wrote in message news:Hs9HvM.1o8B@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —Tobbe Arnesson
   Also, take a look at gas stations that sell some auto parts. There are vacuum hoses for carburators that fit. TJ; is this question in a FAQ or similar? It tends to repeat :) Did a quick search on the frontpage but did not find anything. (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —Thomas Avery
     (...) No, not yet. You're right, this question comes up again and again. The best substitute I've used was some tubing that John Barnes indroduced me to. You may want to email him and ask for the brand name (barnes@SPAMBARFsensors.com). I'll look at (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Pneumatic Hoses —Thomas Avery
   (...) I searched through previous posts and came across these: (URL) Versilic silicone tubing> (URL) Silicone fuel hose used for R/C airplanes> (URL) www.clippard.com> Also, McMaster-Carr is an excellent site for all sorts of things. Check out their (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)  
 

©2005 LUGNET. All rights reserved. - hosted by steinbruch.info GbR