makar0n 69 Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Hmm as it seems that the iFiberoptics place is now a preferred way to order, guess I am gonna go with that. Just FYI if any of the EU folks (or the wretched brexiting islanders) would like to have some (and not already going via Tim for example), do let me know but ideally this week please....My colleague aka personal camel will be coming back around mid October so could then send things around via Germany/Belgium...based on the Michael T. findings weight shouldn't be an issue, so can get another 10-20m for whoever wants it. Edited September 22, 2021 by makar0n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 195 Posted September 23, 2021 I will repeat my offer to buy a spool if someone wants to hand carry it back to the EU/GB. I suspect most folks would like the 1.5 mm cable. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 23, 2021 Bill, any idea on the weight and the volume? Approx? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scuba_d 6 Posted September 23, 2021 I would like to join the group buy if the delivery issue to the UK is somehow sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makar0n 69 Posted September 25, 2021 Just FYI - seems the 1.5mm is no longer listed for sale per meter on the i-Fiberoptics website, its 500mm spool only now. No clue why, I have emailed them to ask. 1mm version is still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makar0n 69 Posted September 28, 2021 i-Fiberoptics has responded pretty quick, and 1.5mm version is now back on sale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 195 Posted September 28, 2021 The i-fiber guys have had the 1.5 on and off by the meter. My guess is the spool is like 10 inches in diameter (254 mm) and about 5 inches thickness. Less than 5 kG total. BVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, bvanant said: The i-fiber guys have had the 1.5 on and off by the meter. My guess is the spool is like 10 inches in diameter (254 mm) and about 5 inches thickness. Less than 5 kG total. BVA I'm now heading to the UK and then on to the Netherlands in mid-October. I'm happy to take with me whatever folks in the EU or UK want and I can package it and mail it from whichever to whoever. I've got a mailing address in Miami so it could be shipped there and it's then forwarded to me in Sint Maarten. It really needs to get to Miami before 7 October. So we need a quick sum up of who in the UK or EU wants some and then how much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zampaz 0 Posted September 29, 2021 Hi, i'm interested i'll join the group for 10m. EU - Italy. Hope not too late.. Thanks Cris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael T. 1 Posted September 29, 2021 16 hours ago, TimG said: I'm now heading to the UK and then on to the Netherlands in mid-October. I'm happy to take with me whatever folks in the EU or UK want and I can package it and mail it from whichever to whoever. I've got a mailing address in Miami so it could be shipped there and it's then forwarded to me in Sint Maarten. It really needs to get to Miami before 7 October. So we need a quick sum up of who in the UK or EU wants some and then how much. So we should all order it to Miami then? Does anybody know how long the shipping inside the US takes? As it seems we don't buy a whole spool i would go with 16 m (for Germany) then. The cables i made now are made of 1.2 m and i could have used some more in length for one cable. Cheers, Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeCat 2 Posted September 29, 2021 @TimG: I'm interested in 10m fiber with delivery to South Africa or UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 8:05 PM, bvanant said: I will repeat my offer to buy a spool if someone wants to hand carry it back to the EU/GB. I suspect most folks would like the 1.5 mm cable. Bill Hey Bill As set out above, I can carry it to the UK/EU but I'm not sure a whole spool is needed. We need a quick round up on who wants how much. I can then take that much with me and mail it in the UK and NL. Folks: how much do you want via the UK or EU? If Bill is content, I suggest we pay him. I'll sort out mailing and let people know how much after the event. I'm sure it won't be much. The stuff is very lightweight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makar0n 69 Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) If anybody in the EU is looking for the L shaped plus, UW Camera Store (based in NL) has the Inon "Single Hole Rubber Bush Type L" currently for about 7.20 Euro plus delivery (cheaper than USD shops ): https://www.uwcamerastore.com/inon-single-hole-rubber-bush-type-l They also have the double hole version. Personally that (i.e. single hole) is what i will be using with a salvaged caps from the Nauticam cables (https://www.uwcamerastore.com/nauticam-optical-fibre-connector-for-inon-for-26216 ; it can be bought separately though it looks suspiciously like the Inon "Sensor Plug Non-wireless" https://www.uwcamerastore.com/inon-sensor-plug-non-wireless). Inon also does a full connector for their strobes ""Wireless type" L-Connector", it is however a bit more expensive, at 31.35 Euro (non wireless version, ie for older Type 3 etc strobes also exists) https://www.uwcamerastore.com/inon-l-connector Now, no, i am not working for that store...just dropped off my housings there for service this week, hence rummaged through their stock since I was there anyways Edited September 30, 2021 by makar0n spelling, because its clearly too early in the morning for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnLiddiard 31 Posted September 30, 2021 As per previous, I am on for 10m to 20m. I think we need a joint plan by Tim & Bill about the process here, including who to pay for what part and how. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 I think we only have 3 buyers in EU/UK: Cris - Zampaz: 10m to Italy LeeCat: 10m to UK John Liddiard: 20m to UK Me: 20m If that's all there is, I'm not sure Bill would want to buy a drum of it? Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael T. 1 Posted September 30, 2021 And me, Tim. i will go up to 20 m to Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 Thanks, Michael. Bill: That's 60m to ship to EU/UK. I could take 20m which makes it 80m in total. Would you be happy to order that and get it shipped to my forwarding address in Miami? It need to be there before the end of next week, ideally 6 or 7 Oct to be on the safe side. Order now: Cris - Zampaz: 10m to Italy LeeCat: 10m to UK John Liddiard: 20m to UK Michael T: 20m to FRG TimG (me): 20m to Miami (for Sint Maarten) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gobiodon 63 Posted September 30, 2021 It was a time ago, but I ordered from this German company and I was satisfied with them: https://www.lichtdekor.de/Lichtfasern/Lichtfasern-Endlicht-170/ I think ordering from other EU contries would also be without problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanant 195 Posted September 30, 2021 The link to the German company is for single core fiber as far as I can tell, no for the Asahi material. I will be happy to order 100 meters which will be $750 plus about $13 shipping to a Miami address. Typically I get mine from i-fiber in about 3 days here in Los Angeles. We can work out how to pay me once I get it ordered. Send my you address in Miami and I will have it shipped there. bill.vanantwerp@gmail.com BVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 Guys, are you happy with $7.50/meter plus a few £/€s more for shipping once I Get it to the UK/NL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, bvanant said: The link to the German company is for single core fiber as far as I can tell, no for the Asahi material. I will be happy to order 100 meters which will be $750 plus about $13 shipping to a Miami address. Typically I get mine from i-fiber in about 3 days here in Los Angeles. We can work out how to pay me once I get it ordered. Send my you address in Miami and I will have it shipped there. bill.vanantwerp@gmail.com BVA Emailing it to you, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael T. 1 Posted September 30, 2021 58 minutes ago, TimG said: Guys, are you happy with $7.50/meter plus a few £/€s more for shipping once I Get it to the UK/NL? Yes, of course. Shipping to Germany would be best from NL i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Michael T. said: Yes, of course. Shipping to Germany would be best from NL i think Yep, agreed, Michael. Will do. Can you PM me your address please? Cris, LeeCat and John too please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnLiddiard 31 Posted October 1, 2021 11 hours ago, TimG said: Yep, agreed, Michael. Will do. Can you PM me your address please? Cris, LeeCat and John too please. Tim, I think I have PM'd you, but I am not sure of that as I am not a regular user of PM here. If not, you should be able to Google me easily enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted October 1, 2021 5 hours ago, JohnLiddiard said: Tim, I think I have PM'd you, but I am not sure of that as I am not a regular user of PM here. If not, you should be able to Google me easily enough. Yep, all good, John. No worries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
