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Re: Starting out in neon....

Posted By: Benjamin
Date: Monday, 9 May 2011, at 12:57 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Starting out in neon.... (SVP Neon Equipment)

I've just spoken with the supplier, and Eurolite is lead free galss, and they told me it's pretty much all they stock. They also said it was the easiest to work with.

On a side note, where do people on this board go for their non-oxy torches\burners? No one keeps stock in the UK, and lead time is in over a month. I'm thinking that I may as well order overseas if availability is the same but the exchange rate is better.

Thanks.

> I assume Eurolite is the European type of
> glass that the neon industry calls “lead
> free”? That will be easier to work with than
> soda glass.

> As long as the COE (coefficient of
> expansion) of the electrode glass and tubing
> is similar/compatible you can mix them,
> although if they are not identical it is a
> good idea to flame anneal the seal.

Messages In This Thread

• Starting out in neon.... -- Benjamin -- Saturday, 7 May 2011, at 2:05 p.m.
  • Re: Starting out in neon.... -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 7 May 2011, at 4:05 p.m.
    • Re: Starting out in neon.... -- Benjamin -- Monday, 9 May 2011, at 12:57 p.m.
      • Re: Starting out in neon.... -- pavel -- Thursday, 7 July 2011, at 3:49 a.m.

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