What is this black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost traps? And to find it?

who45 · 11-07-2011, 02:33 AM

i need to buy this stuff in metres, so i can cut off what i need as i need it - trouble is i cant find it - the closest i can find is this stuff, but its split due to it being a cable tidy - i need it unsplit - anyone throw a lifeline as to what its called or where it available from in the uk.

i need an outer diameter of 10-12mm, the inside doesnt mattter - it has to be ribbed and flexible plastic

the closest i can find is not good for what i intend to do:

Vos · 11-07-2011, 02:48 AM

Try asking Leigh in this thread: http://www.therpf.com/f9/bob-alien-g...-alien-121902/

He seems to have used similar stuff in his Alien build and he's from the UK.

robn1 · 11-07-2011, 03:29 AM

It looks like split loom tubing. It's used to keep wiring neat, Radio Shack or car audio shops will have it.

*edit* I see you said unsplit, don't know where to get that.

JAMESHILL1979 · 11-07-2011, 09:44 AM

In the U.K I'd be looking at screwfix. Possibally a electrical cable trunking.

This is close just after a quick look.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/adaptaflex...0m-black/70816

leafygent · 11-07-2011, 11:52 AM

Hey there
I work in a garden centre and i have some of that exact stuff unsplit (in those dimensions). it came from an old water feature/pond pump. so you may want to try a pond/aquatic specialist.

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11-07-2011, 02:33 AM	#1
who45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: england - warwickshire actually Posts: 260	What is this black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost traps? And to find it? i need to buy this stuff in metres, so i can cut off what i need as i need it - trouble is i cant find it - the closest i can find is this stuff, but its split due to it being a cable tidy - i need it unsplit - anyone throw a lifeline as to what its called or where it available from in the uk. i need an outer diameter of 10-12mm, the inside doesnt mattter - it has to be ribbed and flexible plastic the closest i can find is not good for what i intend to do: Last edited by DaddyfromNaboo; 11-07-2011 at 03:05 AM.

11-07-2011, 02:48 AM	#2
Vos Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: London Posts: 2,381	Re: WTB black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost trap Try asking Leigh in this thread: http://www.therpf.com/f9/bob-alien-g...-alien-121902/ He seems to have used similar stuff in his Alien build and he's from the UK.

11-07-2011, 03:29 AM	#3
robn1 Shat happens Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Snow Camp, NC Posts: 1,846	Re: What is this black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost traps? And to find it? It looks like split loom tubing. It's used to keep wiring neat, Radio Shack or car audio shops will have it. edit I see you said unsplit, don't know where to get that.

11-07-2011, 09:44 AM	#4
JAMESHILL1979 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 20	Re: What is this black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost traps? And to find it? In the U.K I'd be looking at screwfix. Possibally a electrical cable trunking. This is close just after a quick look. http://www.screwfix.com/p/adaptaflex...0m-black/70816

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11-07-2011, 11:52 AM	#5
leafygent Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bristol Posts: 7	Re: What is this black ribbed tubing as seen on mattel ghost traps? And to find it? Hey there I work in a garden centre and i have some of that exact stuff unsplit (in those dimensions). it came from an old water feature/pond pump. so you may want to try a pond/aquatic specialist.

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