Acrylic tube for led strip?

[killaralights]

Hi,


I've taken the plunge into RGB pixels and constructed a Sandevices E6804 controller and purchased two 4 meter long RGB pixel strips from Ray Wu. I plan to cut these into 8 x 1 meter lengths to use as meteor/icicle lights.


To give the led strips some additional protection from the elements I plan to insert them into lengths of clear, rigid, PVC/acrylic tubing and seal the end with silicon. Does anyone know of a supplier convenient to Sydney who could help out with the clear rigid tubing?


Thanks in advance,


Grant

 

[burner]

Have a look at this thread. http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1463.0.html

That should suit your needs. Further down, there is the actual Bunnings part number, so they can order the quantity in for you (sometimes it's really hard to find in the stores). Look next to the Laserlite roof sheeting.

 

[killaralights]

Thanks for the heads-up on that product. I'll head to Bunnings this weekend and take a look.


-Grant

 

[killaralights]

I found this product at Bunnings on the weekend. Unfortunately it's open along one edge. It would be great if I was going to mount my pixel strips horizontally, but I want to completely encase the strip (sealing the ends with silicon) and mount them vertically (i.e like a meteor/snow fall) from the eaves/gutter.


I've found a couple of local suppliers of acrylic tube, but I'm looking at around $8-9 per 1 meter length of tube, which starts to add up. I may just have to cough up the $60-$70 unless I can find a more cost effective solution.


I'll report back if I find something


Thanks again,


Grant

 

[burner]

Is there a PVC clear tube in the sprinkler section that's the right size for you?

 

[Bird]

For a slightly different approach check http://auschristmaslighting.com/forums/index.php/topic,1775.msg14472.html#msg14472