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Can anyone identify these chrome pipes (plumbing ?)
I believe the two chrome pipes in the photo are used in plumbing.
They are 1 1/4" (32mm) diameter and around 6" long. The flange at the end slips over pipe with the same diameter (1 1/4) and I believe they have a thread at the flange end which has been cut off for use in the application shown. I am advised these pipes may be some under sink joint of some type. Please ignore the 45 degree cut at the end these has been cut this way for the present use (motorcycle exhaust extensions) which are home made. Photo he http://tinyurl.com/2vjoy8 Martyn ~~~~~~~~~remove the holyman to reply directly~~~~~~~~ |
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Can anyone identify these chrome pipes (plumbing ?)
"Count de Monet" wrote in message ... I believe the two chrome pipes in the photo are used in plumbing. They are 1 1/4" (32mm) diameter and around 6" long. The flange at the end slips over pipe with the same diameter (1 1/4) and I believe they have a thread at the flange end which has been cut off for use in the application shown. I am advised these pipes may be some under sink joint of some type. Please ignore the 45 degree cut at the end these has been cut this way for the present use (motorcycle exhaust extensions) which are home made. Photo he http://tinyurl.com/2vjoy8 Are you sure they are chromed? It is a brittle metal and difficult to cut without flaking. The lack of corrosion inside or.on the cut end and the colour make it look more like polished stainless steel to me. Colin Bignell |
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Can anyone identify these chrome pipes (plumbing ?)
Are you sure they are chromed? It is a brittle metal and difficult to cut without flaking. The lack of corrosion inside or.on the cut end and the colour make it look more like polished stainless steel to me. Colin Bignell Extension Tubes Brass - Slip Joint Chrome Plated - 22 Gauge - Carded Size Ins.=1-1/4 X 6 http://www.doityourself.com/invt/0922245 |
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Can anyone identify these chrome pipes (plumbing ?)
"Count de Monet" wrote in message ... Are you sure they are chromed? It is a brittle metal and difficult to cut without flaking. The lack of corrosion inside or.on the cut end and the colour make it look more like polished stainless steel to me. Colin Bignell Extension Tubes Brass - Slip Joint Chrome Plated - 22 Gauge - Carded Size Ins.=1-1/4 X 6 http://www.doityourself.com/invt/0922245 My question, based upon several decades of working with chrome plated brass and with stainless steel, was whether the original pipes in the picture were really chrome plated, not whether you could find something that looks like them that was. Colin Bignell |
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nightjar cpb@ wrote:
My question, based upon several decades of working with chrome plated brass and with stainless steel, was whether the original pipes in the picture were really chrome plated, not whether you could find something that looks like them that was. Colin Bignell http://silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?tid=1631 Please see the forth thread from the top by 'Thomphoto' Quote 'The soft brass is a breeze to cut.' To answer my original question goes anyone know where I can buy these in the UK (plated brass OR stainless steel) Martyn |
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In message , Count de Monet
writes nightjar cpb@ wrote: My question, based upon several decades of working with chrome plated brass and with stainless steel, was whether the original pipes the picture were really chrome plated, not whether you could find something that looks like them that was. Colin Bignell http://silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?tid=1631 That's not a bike, it's a scooter it belongs in a skip -- geoff |
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Can anyone identify these chrome pipes (plumbing ?)
"Count de Monet" wrote in message ... .... To answer my original question goes anyone know where I can buy these in the UK (plated brass OR stainless steel) The d-i-y way would be to buy a length of 35mm copper pipe from a plumbing supplier, do any work you need to make it fit, polish it well, then get it plated, although you might need to search around for platers who still do a decent job of chrome. The finish will be better and you won't have any cut edges showing. Most metal stockists should be able to supply you with a bit of stainless steel tube of the right size, if you prefer that, but some people find it difficult to work. Colin Bignell |
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