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#136932 - 06/20/08 05:21 PM Pencil sized waterproof tubes
Kris Addict Registered: 04/13/07 Posts: 627 Loc: A Canadian Back in Canada	Anyone know of a source for something like this? I'm looking for a tube that the diameter is bigger then a pencil, but at the same time securely hold liquid. Ideally, I would like to be able to customize the length, but its not a deal breaker. Google searching keeps bringing up the Keep2Go tubes!!!! ideas? _________________________ "One should not increase, beyond what is necessary, the number of entities required to explain anything" William of Ockham (1285-1349)
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#136933 - 06/20/08 05:24 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
climberslacker Youth of the Nation Addict Registered: 09/02/07 Posts: 603	could you make your own? Does it have to be hard or can it be flexible? If flexible maybe you could go get some tubing the size you want and make a cap? Also you could maybe find some really small pvc pipes at the hardware store, thats were I would look. What do you want it for?? _________________________ http://jacesadventures.blogspot.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - impossible is just the beginning though i seek perfection, i wear my scars with pride Have you seen the arrow?
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#136935 - 06/20/08 05:41 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
Blast INTERCEPTOR Carpal Tunnel Registered: 07/15/02 Posts: 3760 Loc: TX	I like centrifuge tubes. They come in of bunch of sizes with watertight lids. -Blast _________________________ Foraging Texas Medicine Man Plant Co. DrMerriwether on YouTube Radio Call Sign: KI5BOG *As an Amazon Influencer, I may earn a sales commission on Amazon links in my posts.
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#136936 - 06/20/08 05:49 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
big_al Addict Registered: 01/04/06 Posts: 586 Loc: 20mi east of San Diego	You might try these people. https://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=12 _________________________ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved
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#136937 - 06/20/08 05:53 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Blast]
Kris Addict Registered: 04/13/07 Posts: 627 Loc: A Canadian Back in Canada	I'm building up a psk and was looking for a way to store 100% deet. Don't need and have no room for a 4oz bottle, and where I usually go 100% deet is what you need to help keep the mozzies at bay. I really don't like the wipes and haven't been able to find ones that are 100%. I was thinking of using straws and setting them up for single use (2-3 inches long, which would contain a good amount of deet). But I don't have anything at home that I can use to safely 'melt' the ends of the straw to make a proper seal. I like blast's idea about the centrifuge tubes... but 500 to a case? All i need is one... well, probably 10 or so. Edited by Kris (06/20/08 05:58 PM) Edit Reason: forgot to complete a sentence _________________________ "One should not increase, beyond what is necessary, the number of entities required to explain anything" William of Ockham (1285-1349)
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#136939 - 06/20/08 06:11 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
climberslacker Youth of the Nation Addict Registered: 09/02/07 Posts: 603	I know that we have tons at school, if you can't find anything by august or if you still want some pm me your addy and I'll send 2-3 to you. _________________________ http://jacesadventures.blogspot.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - impossible is just the beginning though i seek perfection, i wear my scars with pride Have you seen the arrow?
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#136940 - 06/20/08 06:15 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
paramedicpete Pooh-Bah Registered: 04/09/02 Posts: 1920 Loc: Frederick, Maryland	We (the lab) have both polypropylene and polycarbonate 15ml centrifuge tubes with screw on lids, but I really do not know if they will withstand 100% DEET. Pete
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#136941 - 06/20/08 06:48 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
stevenpd Journeyman Registered: 09/15/07 Posts: 81 Loc: SoCal	Originally Posted By: Kris I'm building up a psk and was looking for a way to store 100% deet. Don't need and have no room for a 4oz bottle, and where I usually go 100% deet is what you need to help keep the mozzies at bay. I really don't like the wipes and haven't been able to find ones that are 100%. I was thinking of using straws and setting them up for single use (2-3 inches long, which would contain a good amount of deet). But I don't have anything at home that I can use to safely 'melt' the ends of the straw to make a proper seal. I like blast's idea about the centrifuge tubes... but 500 to a case? All i need is one... well, probably 10 or so. You might want to try these: Sample Vials Quote: Product Description ;; * ;;Cylindrical, polyproplylene vials with friction-fit, captive closure open and close with a flick of your thumb ;; * Suitable for many applications ;; * 12 per bag They seem to fit your requirements. _________________________ “Always remember the 6 P’s” (Prior Preparation Prevents [censored] Poor Performance)
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#136943 - 06/20/08 07:00 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
Lono Old Hand Registered: 10/19/06 Posts: 1013 Loc: Pacific NW, USA	Or just the nalgene tubes and vials they sell at REI - smaller than 4 oz, hold liquid pretty well.
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#136944 - 06/20/08 07:06 PM Re: Pencil sized waterproof tubes [Re: Kris]
TomSwango Journeyman Registered: 10/26/02 Posts: 67	Make you own out of plastic straws. You can seal the ends by cutting off about a 1/4 inch from the end of the straw. Then bent the end of the straw back on itselfs and then put the bent over end into the 1/4 ring of straw that you cut off.
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