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oversize shipping
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: August 02, 2012 03:24PM

I have been searching for the best tubing for shipping surf rods in the 74" plus range. So far 3" schedule 20 PVC tubing with test caps seem to be my best option. Have you any suggestions for better alternatives?

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Re: oversize shipping
Posted by: Raymond Adams (---.central.biz.rr.com)
Date: August 02, 2012 04:34PM

ABS material is lighter than PVC and I think is strong enough to do the job and save a few bucks over PVC

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

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Re: oversize shipping
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: August 02, 2012 09:29PM

Phil,
I use the same 3 inch pvc drain pipe. It works very well and is the right diameter to handle the guide heights.
But, I don't like anything sticking out on the outside of the tube, so I just take a piece of cardboard, and use the cardboard to seal the end with fiberglass tape.

Roger

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Re: oversize shipping
Posted by: Scott Sheets (---.sub-166-156-63.myvzw.com)
Date: August 05, 2012 10:21PM

I use Sch. 40 PVC and I have still had it broken....only once though. I typically ship FedEx, it has been my experience that the weight doesnt matter as much as the size of the tube. I tried some thiner wall PVC and since it didnt save any money on shipping I just stick with the heavier stuff now.

Scott Sheets
www.smsrods.com

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Re: oversize shipping
Posted by: Robert A. Guist (---.nmci.navy.mil)
Date: August 06, 2012 07:38AM

Hello All.

I've heard that you need to put a small air hole in one end or the other if you are shipping by air, to equalize the pressure, any truth to that?

Tight lines and straight wraps.

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