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Re: Aquarium hoses for pneumatics?
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 15 May 2001 01:54:19 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Tobbe Arnesson writes:
> Hi!
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> Just got an idea, don't they have small hoses for aquarium air pumps
> and such? Is that in the range of pneumatics?
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> I know the model airplane hoses can be used, but they're in some
> silicone rubber to withstand the oil and fuel so they are more
> expensive then PVC hoses...
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> I guess the original LEGO hoses is also in silicone for smootheness
> and durability but if one want's cheaper hoses?
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> Just a thought...
> /Tobbe
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> http://www.arnesson.nu/lotek/
That would be interesting; I've also been trying to find a suitable
replacement for the Lego pneumatic tubing that is cheaper for some time now.
You're right about the model airplane tubing though; I went to a store that
sells that and it turned out to be more expensive than Lego's tubing. I
don't know much about the aquarium hoses but it would be very nice if they
fit the Lego air nozzles. I would really like to buy a 100-foot or so roll
of Lego-compatible tubing for $10-$15 USD...
-Gaurav Thakur, raving madman
Can be reached at cp5670@supermail.com
http://cp5670.terrashare.com/TC/
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| I recently purchased some non-Technic hose from Toms Technic on Brickbay. It should be in any time, but Tom says it works just as well and I have no reason to doubt him, as he has been very reliable. I will try to remember to post a report later. (...) (24 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Aquarium hoses for pneumatics?
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| Hi! Just got an idea, don't they have small hoses for aquarium air pumps and such? Is that in the range of pneumatics? I know the model airplane hoses can be used, but they're in some silicone rubber to withstand the oil and fuel so they are more (...) (24 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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