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Old 25-01-2006, 04:49 AM   #1
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Any bro know where to buy acrylic cylinder? Something like a big diameter pvc pipe but material is acrylic so it is transparent.
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Old 25-01-2006, 07:56 AM   #2
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Any hardware shop.
Acrylic crack easily.
What is your purpose?
You can go for PVC or polycarbonate
They are clear also but more durable

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Old 25-01-2006, 10:57 AM   #3
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U may try Dama, they do have some acrylic type cylinder. Call them up first at www.dama.com.sg

But if the diameter is not too big like onli 20mm, u may get it from most lfs like c328.
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Old 27-01-2006, 04:50 AM   #4
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Any hardware shop.
Acrylic crack easily.
What is your purpose?
You can go for PVC or polycarbonate
They are clear also but more durable

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Actually PVC or polycarbonate will do too, but I can't find clear ones in hardware shops.

The purpose is I want to make a denitrator with it and then cover it up with a 'jacket' so it will be a dark environment for the bb, but can remove to check on the state of the media when needed.

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U may try Dama, they do have some acrylic type cylinder. Call them up first at www.dama.com.sg

But if the diameter is not too big like onli 20mm, u may get it from most lfs like c328.
Thanks bro, I may have to get from them if I can't find elsewhere.
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Old 27-01-2006, 08:00 AM   #5
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Hope you know that acrylic cylinders are not cheap.
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Old 27-01-2006, 08:35 AM   #6
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If you know regular hardware supplier you can get them to source for you.
I use 6 inch polycarbonate clear tube before.
Not cheap also but cheaper than acrylic

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Old 27-01-2006, 09:58 AM   #7
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If you can get a PVC type cylinder of your size (it's cheaper than acrylic), you may consider using it. Based on what you described on your application, you may try to cut a slot or drilled some holes on it; then paste a transparent plastic sheet (like those plastic file cover material) inside so that you can view the going on inside.

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Actually PVC or polycarbonate will do too, but I can't find clear ones in hardware shops.

The purpose is I want to make a denitrator with it and then cover it up with a 'jacket' so it will be a dark environment for the bb, but can remove to check on the state of the media when needed.



Thanks bro, I may have to get from them if I can't find elsewhere.
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