Pixel Strip inside clear PVC hose

[BundyRoy]

Just noticed the tube you linked.

I used this one instead.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-19-mm-x-5-m-clear-vinyl-tubing-1011922_p3130573

Cheers,
Rowan

G'day Rowan.

Have you used that tube yet. I was just wondering how it goes in the sun. I thought it might get a bit brittle.

 

[BradsXmasLights]

I've used 30 Led/meter stuff.


This reinforced stuff had a 10year warranty too - which the standard clear tube didn't - so hopefully that means it'll be UV rated too? Time will tell!

 

[David_AVD]

Nice work. It's a shame the tube costs as much as the pixel strip, but it appears to be reasonably heavy duty.

 

[battle79]

I used it for my arches last year, no sign of any discoloration or brittleness. Should get plenty of seasons out of it I would think.

Cheers,
Rowan

 

[BundyRoy]

Driver/Rowan,

Any hassles preventing the strip rotating in the tube during installation or later on whilst you moving the tube around.

 

[damona]

http://www.hoseonline.com.au/Agricultural-Irrigation/Delivery-Hose/Clear-Vinyl-Tube-174/Clear-Vinyl-Tube-20mm-per-mtr.html

This web site states their product is UV Stable.

 

[BradsXmasLights]

Driver/Rowan,

Any hassles preventing the strip rotating in the tube during installation or later on whilst you moving the tube around.

Not really, you can give it a bit of a shake / twist and it pops around. I've counterweighted it as such too by running/taping the power injection cable along the back of the strip so i think that helps too.


I plan to use electrical saddles to secure it to the concrete garage edge anyway, so it should help with keeping alignment correct too.