Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 - No not that kind I am after some flat say 2mm thick rubber to go under the mountings and base of the new hydro tank so that it has a "Bit of Give" when bolted in needs to be smooth, flat (not ribbed Ooooer) closed cell, and defo have some 'give' if poked (Christ I have double entrendrer syndrome ) Tried various places Inc RS who I am told will only sell enough to cover a small stadium 3 times over, ...so where might I go to find / buy / beg ? 10x 24 inches would be fine (ish) Hampshire, sussex, surrey areas / websites / phone numbers ?? Thoughts ? nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hi, Try somone like this http://www.intecfoams.co.uk/closedcellfoams.php never used them but they may be able to help or google closed cell foam, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Second hand wetsuit? Maybe a kiddies one if you don't need much material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green110 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Old conveyor belt? Sand/gravel pits, recycling yards etc usually have loads of it lying around and are only too pleased to give it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Portmere Rubber Victoria Street, Northam Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom S014 5QZ +44 (0)23 8022 3628 +44 (0)23 8022 3250 www.portmererubber.co.uk Anything rubber/plastic in any shape/size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobes Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Goodrowes in Chichester, there was a large selection there, they just cut it off the roll for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 to save lazy nige the trouble of copy/paste the web address http://www.portmererubber.co.uk/content/view/29/40/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray l Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have some 3mm stuff your welcome to have a lump of . Its not in the best condition , but might serve ur purpose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Woodward Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 These people may have something. http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/ I've used them for trim and mouldings in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've got a 3mm wetsuit you are welcome to. 'Spect there will be enough material there. Yours inc p&p for a forum donation. (Although I could probably drop it off next week...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have some 5mm closed cell foam rubber here, used some under my hydro tank as it happens. Squashes down nicely. PM me your address and I'll send some over if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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