Sourcing flex tube

[Cara]

Do any of you know a source for custom flex tubing? Or can help with a description of the inner/outer diameter (I believe the outer is 3mm), type of plastic that accurately matches lego tubing so I know what to ask for?

I have been singularly unsuccessful at model and hobby shops in my area, even by showing them a piece of it.

[Brig. Brick]

Hi Cara

I think I can't be more precisely than this:

http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER/menuitem.de7b26ee6a659c147cf26710237ad1ca/?vgnextoid=fcc9b5bbec622110VgnVCM10000032a71dacRCRD&vgnextcatid=12915254&vgnextcat=NYLON+AIR+BRAKE+TUBING+-+1120+SERIES+-+D.O.T.+TUBE&vgnextfmt=default

in my country only can be acquired in black color, on bycicle stores.

[Cara]

Thank you, the problem I am finding is if its specifically for air brakes then the specs of the tubing is printed continuously down the side of it :(

[deraven]

Ask user Sheepo - in a recent, unrelated thread he wrote: "...I have found a store where you can buy pneumatic tube 100% Lego compatible in many colors: black, blue, brown, dark blue, dark gray, green, light gray, red, tan, teal, trans clear, white and yellow. And with very good price..." but didn't elaborate as it's was tangental to the rest of the discussion. Might be a good info for you. :)

[EazyBz]

Thank you, the problem I am finding is if its specifically for air brakes then the specs of the tubing is printed continuously down the side of it :(

Ink that is printed on tubing wipes off fairly easily with alcohol or mineral spirits. Not sure if ALL do but every kind I have used wiped off with little effort.

Edited May 9, 2014 by EazyBz