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Nannuu:
I'm trying to put fake neon on my marquee.  This is actually EL wire placed in polyethylene tubing (milk white tube), which is then placed in clear tubing (3/8" outer diameter). The bend radius of the 3/8" tubing requires that the neon will be set off of marquee about an inch.  To keep the lettering on the path that I want, I'll need some stand offs to hold the neon in place.  So I'm looking for some clear (probably polycarbonate) tubing that I can cut to length.  I prefer tubing so I don't have to drill a hole through it.  I thnk I want tubing so I can run fishing line through to hold the neon.  Or I can use a rod if needed and drill a hole through the side.

Hmm, come to think of it, want tubing.  Then I can run a small bolt through the center to hold it to the marquee.

I can find tubing on McMaster but it only comes in long lengths.  I would guess the shipping cost is too high for that.
sWampy:
Pet stores most likely have some in their fish section.
Nannuu:
I think the fish stuff is flexible though.  That is what I'm using for the outer shell of the neon.

I just ordered the 8 foot length from McMaster, they said shipping wouldn't be more than $9.  That's more than the entire order but still kind of cheap per foot overall.
sWampy:
Petsmart has several sizes of hard clear pipe.
Nannuu:
Oh, well thanks!!!  I'll run by there tonight on the way home.  I'm on the phone right now with McMaster, they called to say the shipping is going to be $27.  Poop, Petsmart it is!
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