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Re: info on pneumatics
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 2 Nov 1999 18:47:30 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Mike McFarlane writes:
> Hi All
> Has anybody any alternative sources in the UK where I could order tubing and
> air tanks?
I didn't think air tanks were in the current spares catalogue
Lego Dacta, the education arm of lego, do pneumatic sets containing tanks, tube
T pieces and cylinders, see
http://www.lego.dk/dacta/
for details of where to buy.
Quite a lot of toy shops in the UK are selling 8299 search subs cheap (usually
20UKP) they have a switch, air tank, large cylinder and pump, and tubing and a
lot of yellow beams.
Does anyone have
> any better ideas for making your own parts?
You may be able to find electrical sleeving in the right size, silicone rubber
sleeving is closest to the Lego tube.
Using film cans is a great idea, but you will need more than one, I find the
standard tank is too small. I've been thinking of using a piece of small
plastic
drainpipe, and sticking flat ends on with plastic solvent. If it is successful
I'll let you know.
Regards John
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| Hi All I have just ordered some pneumatic cylinders and pumps from Lego Service, but they did not have any tubing or accumulators/air tanks (at least December, and when I phoned in October I was told November.) Has anybody any alternative sources in (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.technic)
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