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Truss Pole Shrink Tubing

Started by swsands, 01/02/2007 12:38PM
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Does anyone know a good source for purchasing black shrink tubing for my 1-1/4" outside diameter truss poles? I am currently using foam pipe insulation and it is a menace! I have seen the shrink tubing at various star parties and would like to get a hold of some. Thanks!
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give this a try http://www.weicowire.com/tubingcontents.htm

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Call AstroSystems - I got some from them a few years back and they know what size is correct for the truss poles you'll be using.
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Hi Steve
Here is another source which sells it i smaller quanities but it still isn't exactly cheap.

http://www.wiringproducts.com/?target=dept_81.html

Hope this helps
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Thanks to everyone for the leads! I will do some sluething and see what I can come up with.
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The surplus electronics shop near me definitely has lots of large diameter shrink tubeing in their showroom.
Give them a call, as most of their stuff is not on the webpage.

www.surplusgizmos.com

Michael
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