[OT] Sorta OT - plastic tube for electronics housings

Wouldn't rigid plastic conduit do, or even water pipe? I'm sure I've seen both in white in the UK and 20 mm is a popular OD for conduit and fittings - can't think of a reason why they shouldn't be available elsewhere (except perhaps national building/wiring regs).

Chris

Oops - missed 'inconsistent in its makeup, colour and finish'.

Yeah - other than it's colour flaws etc it's pretty much perfect - and very inexpensive. cheers.

Have you looked at PVC water pipe? It's white (so more consistent naturally), and made for a more demanding job (retaining pressure long-term) so perhaps more reliable in makeup.

The underground-rated orange electrical tubing is most more consistent, even though you didn't want that colour. I've used Clipsal electrical j-boxes for a similar type of product, but the orange colour was a distinct advantage to me.

You could try to call Clipsal anyhow - perhaps if you source your conduit from a single, local, quality company, you'll get a consistent result? Better than buying at Bunnings anyhow.

Clifford Heath.

Good idea, I might visit the local L&H and see if they stock better quality conduit, maybe the irrigation places may have better quality water pipe as well. The Bunning conduit & water pipe has gone the way of most of their stock - cheap & nasty. Thanks.