"Bubble Tubes"

[DrewKaree]

These don't/won't/can't curve to do the arch at the top of most examples of jukes I've looked at here, but they can be used as two colums on either side of them.

While at Home Depot today, I saw something they refer to as Bulb Guards in the light bulb section.  They're used for fluorescent tubes and come in 8 foot lengths.  Darned cheap as well @ 3 bucks a pop.  

[Lave Laar]

While at Home Depot today, I saw something they refer to as Bulb Guards in the light bulb section.  They're used for fluorescent tubes and come in 8 foot lengths.

I tried to search Home Depot's website, but i couldn't find these.  What are they made of and is it possible to bend them ?  What about the profile ? Are they squared or rounded ?

[DrewKaree]

If you picture a fluorescent tube, length and shape, you've got the profile.  I think they're used to keep the tubes from spreading glass all over in case they get broken.  They are made of plastic, maybe 1/16" thick.  I've got one of their ProBook CD's, maybe I'll install that and see if it's listed and give you a part #.  I couldn't find it online either, but they DID put their little disclaimer of "Can't find it online? Not everything in our stores is available online. If you don't see what you want here, please visit any Home Depot store. We can help you find a store near you."

[Generic Eric]

Have a pic?

[DrewKaree]

No, no picture.  The pic the software produces isn't cut/copy/paste friendly.  Here, however, is the exact wording and SKU from the Home Depot CD.  



Fluorescent Fixture Accessories

Fluorescent Lamp Shield

Polycarbonate clear tube guard. For T-12 fluorescent lamps. Required in food preparation areas. Aids in cold weather operation. No more broken glass or mess
from fluorescent lamp breakage.

SKU 661473 No. OLS40, Lamp Type T-12, 4' Long @ Ea/1.98

SKU 661503 No. OLS96, Lamp Type T8, 8' Long @
Ea/3.20

[Lave Laar]

It looks something like this then ?  Don't seem to be very easy to bend unfortunately.
I guess what I need is some kind of transparent hose with a decent diameter.

[Stingray]

Something like this maybe?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/kurtec38odcl.html

-S

[DrewKaree]

That's them...yeah, like I said, they don't appear to be curvable.