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PVC/plastic pipes and materials - where?

Post by mardy » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:57 pm

Hi all,
I'm having some trouble finding a place that would sell me plastic components to build a light stand and other photographic equipment. For instance, where would I buy the materials for this: http://www.diyphotography.net/pvc-backdrop-light-stand ?
I've already checked K-rauta, Etola, Clas Ohlson without success (and they couldn't point me to any other supplier either).
I've also browsed Biltema's catalogue, but I couldn't find them there either (but this might be due to my lack of Finnish language knowledge).

Anyone can help?


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Post by paddymorgan27 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:05 pm

Hi try a normal plumbers merchants ! they have all sizes of pipe and are found on most industrial sites . just pop in pick up a catalog write down the lvi number and number of pieces you need sorted!

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Post by Mattlill2000 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:50 pm

K-rauta, Rautia, Bauhaus, Starkki all have what your looking for. Don't forget to buy PCV glue if you plan to make your assembly permanent.
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Post by raamv » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:05 am

You have to check for those in the "putki" section and sometimes, "puutarha" section.
If you take a picture, it wil help.
It depends on which K-Rauta you went to. GO to one that has a "puutarha" and a Rauttakauppa section/store.
Bahaus also have those ( I have seen them there when I needed a T junction but didnt buy the pvc one )...
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Post by pierrot » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:26 am

You could try meltex, they are specialized in plastic building materials.
http://www.meltex.fi/
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Post by mardy » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:33 am

Thanks everybody! I'll have a look at those places too! :)

@raamv: I went to the K-rauta in Ruoholahti.
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Post by raamv » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:46 am

mardy wrote:Thanks everybody! I'll have a look at those places too! :)

@raamv: I went to the K-rauta in Ruoholahti.
kinda explains it...as I used to live there..
I suggest that you try as mentioned before or the online stores.. whichever is easier..
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