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Re: Novaglo Electrodes

Posted By: TerryM
Date: Friday, 2 February 2007, at 8:11 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Novaglo Electrodes (SVP Neon Equipment)

> I didn't want to be the one to bring this up
> for various reasons and I didn't want a
> thread started by me to sound like an attack
> on a potential electrode competitor. But
> seeing as you asked for feedback...

> From what I have heard so far pricing for
> the new Transco electrodes will be similar
> to what the Masonlite's were, which means it
> will probably be somewhat determined by your
> local distributor. However, IMO anything
> over $55.00 per 100 electrodes (for 13mm or
> 15mm) with free shipping will be too much
> for good quality electrodes.

> Reliability of the Transco's may or may not
> be an issue. One shop I spoke to made
> several test units with the new Transco's.
> They were processed throughout the day along
> with their other work. All the units with
> the Transco electrodes went dead within 24
> hours. There were no issues with any of the
> other units from that day that had other
> manufactures electrodes on them.

> To be fair, another shop I spoke to has been
> using the Transco's for a couple weeks now
> and claim they have not had any problems to
> speak of. I did not go into details as to
> what they may or may not consider
> "problems". This shop also said
> that, with the exception of being lead free
> glass instead of leaded glass, the Transco's
> seemed to be identical to some samples of
> another electrode brand I gave them to try.

> Mark

I've been using the China electrodes from West Coast Custom Designs with good results. They're priced around $55 but you have to pay shipping. I'm curious about what other manufacturers and suppliers offer a good quality electrode for a comparable price?

Terry

Messages In This Thread

• Novaglo Electrodes -- Tom H. -- Friday, 2 February 2007, at 1:39 a.m.
  • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 2 February 2007, at 12:52 p.m.
    • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- TerryM -- Friday, 2 February 2007, at 8:11 p.m.
      • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 1:41 a.m.
        • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- TerryM -- Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 2:16 p.m.
          • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 3:43 p.m.
            • Re: Novaglo Electrodes -- TerryM -- Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 8:20 p.m.
              • Sent you mail -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Monday, 5 February 2007, at 1:05 p.m.

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