Anyone know of a UK /European source of Protostar Light Trap material, or something similar ?
Failing that, I might order some from the States in which case is anyone interested in a group purchase ? I'd order 3 sheets and only want one so I'd happily ratio the cost and post on to you at cost.
Andrew
Light trap material ?
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Protostar Light Trapping
Two weeks ago I was looking for this material in Europe and I found this address in the UK:
http://www.dobsonian-parts.co.uk/wwwroot/index1.html
However at the time they were out of stock.
Also if you calculate costs (including shipping) there is not much difference
between ordering directly from the manufacturer and ordering from the UK reseller.
So I ordered three sheets directly from the US and the sheets were delivered two days ago.
Good communication, efficient handling.
I figure I have need for all three sheets so for the time being I'm done,
but I would recommend a direct order here:
http://www.fpi-protostar.com/orderinfo.htm
But maybe ordering just one sheet in the UK is cheaper.
They should have stock again at the end of this month.
http://www.dobsonian-parts.co.uk/wwwroot/index1.html
However at the time they were out of stock.
Also if you calculate costs (including shipping) there is not much difference
between ordering directly from the manufacturer and ordering from the UK reseller.
So I ordered three sheets directly from the US and the sheets were delivered two days ago.
Good communication, efficient handling.
I figure I have need for all three sheets so for the time being I'm done,
but I would recommend a direct order here:
http://www.fpi-protostar.com/orderinfo.htm
But maybe ordering just one sheet in the UK is cheaper.
They should have stock again at the end of this month.
-Jan-
Thanks for that link Jan.
Myself, I probably only need a few square cm at a time so one sheet will last me a long time.
I don't know how it works in the Netherlands but in Belgium all US shipments that aren't "gifts under $50" automatically get a euro10 customs charge which really distorts the costs of small items.
Andrew
Myself, I probably only need a few square cm at a time so one sheet will last me a long time.
I don't know how it works in the Netherlands but in Belgium all US shipments that aren't "gifts under $50" automatically get a euro10 customs charge which really distorts the costs of small items.
Andrew
I haven't yet figured out where the limits are (seems to vary). Small packages (<US$70,00) normally come through without custom intervention.
Once it goes into customs I have to pay duties (and VAT) and on top of that a €15,00 handling charge for the shipping agent. So that is more or less the same as in Belgium.
That is for items from the US. Items from the Far East are handled much more lenient.
Anyway the three sheets came through without intervention.
How much FLT do you need? If it is only a small piece I can probably sent it to you in the mail.
You best send me a PM.
Once it goes into customs I have to pay duties (and VAT) and on top of that a €15,00 handling charge for the shipping agent. So that is more or less the same as in Belgium.
That is for items from the US. Items from the Far East are handled much more lenient.
Anyway the three sheets came through without intervention.
How much FLT do you need? If it is only a small piece I can probably sent it to you in the mail.
You best send me a PM.
-Jan-
- augusthouse
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When I first attempted to locate a supply or supplier of this material in Australia, there was only one person I spoke to who knew about the ProtoStar product. He happened to have roll of it; but needed it for his telescopes.
He suggested I ask at one of the local hardware stores for "Contact or Fablon, it is a plastic self adhesive covering material, comes in small rolls in a variety of colours as well as the black Flock".
It may provide a suitable, short-term solution?
The ProtoStar Hi-tack Flocked Light Trap was made for use with/around optical gear; so I purchased some directly from the US.
Craig
He suggested I ask at one of the local hardware stores for "Contact or Fablon, it is a plastic self adhesive covering material, comes in small rolls in a variety of colours as well as the black Flock".
It may provide a suitable, short-term solution?
The ProtoStar Hi-tack Flocked Light Trap was made for use with/around optical gear; so I purchased some directly from the US.
Craig
To use a classic quote from 'Antz' - "I almost know exactly what I'm doing!"
I was in search of this flocking material a few years ago .
On another forum i was suggested to try out these two .
i had to dig deep on that other forum to find these links again .
http://www.hobby-photo.de/shop/pi4/pi1/index.html
http://www.mcmaster.com/#88015k2/=zeks1
On another forum i was suggested to try out these two .
i had to dig deep on that other forum to find these links again .
http://www.hobby-photo.de/shop/pi4/pi1/index.html
http://www.mcmaster.com/#88015k2/=zeks1
- Planapo
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Thanks for the links, Stevie.
The made in Germany "d-c-fix" brand velour foil of which your first link states that it is proven and tested as light trap material for optical gear, is also available on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... %26otn%3D2
(I am not connected to the seller in any way.)
--Betty
edit: Fixed misspelling in brand name.
The made in Germany "d-c-fix" brand velour foil of which your first link states that it is proven and tested as light trap material for optical gear, is also available on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... %26otn%3D2
(I am not connected to the seller in any way.)
--Betty
edit: Fixed misspelling in brand name.
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