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Subject: 
Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
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lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic
Date: 
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:56:44 GMT
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I wonder where Lego gets the tubing from. I doubt they make it themselves. I
bet there is some supplier that will sell you 100' roll of it for $10. I
have seen many close equivalents, but has anyone found a really good match
that is easy to order from some other company?
-Amnon
In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Constantine Hannaher writes:
When I ordered the 5218 Pneumatic Pack last week and tried to order 5109
(tubing) as well, I was told it was discontinued. Grr.

In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes:
<snip>
I have had several others express interest...  Hmmmm - Are the pneumatic
parts "packs" not available anymore either?  (If #5235 was still available
I wouldn't be in this lack-of-beams mess in the first place)  If 5107,
5108, etc. have disappeared along with my beloved 5235, then the whole
schenario changes, and I'll order a bunch of 5218s tomorrow...    :-)

SRC
StRuCtures



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  Re: Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
 
(...) Perhaps you might want to try looking at your nearest automotive store... windshield-washer-pump tubing might be suitable, it's available in a couple different diameters (but, alas, only in black typically)... or try an industrial/commercial (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)
  Re: Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
 
Radio-controlled model airplanes often have the tubing. You can find Lego-pneumatic-compatible tubing and connectors at hobby shops that sell parts for radio-controlled model airplanes. The airplane tubing has a larger outside diameter than the Lego (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Pneum Tubing (was Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H))
 
The GMLTC have reported using aquarium tubing as a substitute for the Lego pneumatic tubing. Michel MagnanI (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)

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  Re: Split of 5218 (was Re: Lego US S@H)
 
When I ordered the 5218 Pneumatic Pack last week and tried to order 5109 (tubing) as well, I was told it was discontinued. Grr. In lugnet.org.ca.nalug, Steve Chapple writes: <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.technic)

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