Neoprene seller

[a1149913]

Hey guys, i'm looking to buy some neoprene to insulate my kettle/HLT. I called up clarke rubber and they want $130/meter (1200mm x 4.5mm). This seems pretty excessive - buying an actual wetsuit would be cheaper than buying from clarke rubber.

Anyone know where i could buy neoprene for a reasonable price?

Thanks

 

[barls]

Try your local sail maker and See if he can't knock you up one cheap

 

[keifer33]

There is a guy on eBay selling it quite a bit cheaper including postage.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEOPRENE-RUBBER-SHEET-4-5MM-X-1220-X-1-METRE-/301200475647?pt=AU_Building_Materials&hash=item4620f285ff

 

[zappa]

FWIW, I think you want neoprene foam or sponge, not rubber sheet. Apparently it's the foaming that makes neoprene a good insulator.

Lots of neoprene foam on eBay for cheap, but the sheets are just too small. Try RS components.

 

[warra48]

Give your nearest wetsuit manufacturer a call, and ask the source of their material?