---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 11/16/22: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 01:16 AM - What's Your Contribution Used For? (Matt Dralle) 1. 12:26 PM - Door gas struts (JonathanMilbank) 2. 01:01 PM - Re: Door gas struts (Alan Burrill) 3. 01:52 PM - Re: Door gas struts () 4. 02:02 PM - Re: Door gas struts (James) 5. 02:43 PM - Re: Door gas struts (JonathanMilbank) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 01:16:05 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Europa-List: What's Your Contribution Used For? Dear Listers, You might have wondered at some point, "What's my Contribution used for?" Here are just a few examples of what your direct List support enables... It provides for the expensive, commercial-grade Internet connection used on the List. 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List Contribution Web Site: https://matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:26:52 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Door gas struts From: "JonathanMilbank" After 25 + years of sterling service, during which period I increasingly resorted to safety wiring the socket ends, they've now become too worn to be considered serviceable. The struts themselves seem as strong as ever, so I'd be happy simply to replace the plastic end sockets, however I'd be equally happy to replace both complete strut assemblies. Please would any of you kind persons direct me towards a quick stockist of these items, or sell me a pair if you have those in new or nearly new condition. Many thanks. Jonathan G-EIKY Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508916#508916 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:01:59 PM PST US From: Alan Burrill Subject: Re: Europa-List: Door gas struts I did a quick search on Amazon for ball socket and found these JINGLINGKJ 10MM Ball Socket M8 Male Screw Bolt M6 Female Thread Detachable Gas Spring Metal Ball Joint Connector with Metal Wire End Fitting Bearing Joint 4pcs (4PCS M6) https://amzn.eu/d/bAe2EZO Not sure if they are suitable. Alan Sent from my iPad > On 16 Nov 2022, at 20:27, JonathanMilbank wrote: > > > After 25 + years of sterling service, during which period I increasingly resorted to safety wiring the socket ends, they've now become too worn to be considered serviceable. The struts themselves seem as strong as ever, so I'd be happy simply to replace the plastic end sockets, however I'd be equally happy to replace both complete strut assemblies. > > Please would any of you kind persons direct me towards a quick stockist of these items, or sell me a pair if you have those in new or nearly new condition. > > Many thanks. > Jonathan G-EIKY > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508916#508916 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:52:25 PM PST US From: Subject: RE: Europa-List: Door gas struts Jonathan, What you require is from SGS, who make the Europa struts, shown on https://www.sgs-engineering.com/catalog/product/view/id/3220?utm_source=klav iyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Abandoned%20Cart%3A%20Email%20%231&_kx=MaQ YMu0z98IUOPPH4KahZ6OgfbuSzC-2D4Hp49B9B2k%3D.PzKG3Q The struts are now provided with their own wire lock. Because the cost of 2 struts was less than the 50 plus VAT needed for free delivery, I ordered a pair of long nosed pliers at the same time. SGS also recharge gas struts, with a quick return service, but my old 1996 struts did not have the wire locks, so I decided to buy the new ones this summer. Best regards, Mike -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of JonathanMilbank Sent: 16 November 2022 20:26 Subject: Europa-List: Door gas struts --> After 25 + years of sterling service, during which period I increasingly resorted to safety wiring the socket ends, they've now become too worn to be considered serviceable. The struts themselves seem as strong as ever, so I'd be happy simply to replace the plastic end sockets, however I'd be equally happy to replace both complete strut assemblies. Please would any of you kind persons direct me towards a quick stockist of these items, or sell me a pair if you have those in new or nearly new condition. Many thanks. Jonathan G-EIKY Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508916#508916 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:02:33 PM PST US From: James Subject: Re: Europa-List: Door gas struts Jonathan, Europa purchased the original struts from Industrial Gas Supplies. I replaced mine recently & got metal ends which I found much better. Cheers James Get Outlook for Android ________________________________ From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of JonathanMilbank Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:26:23 PM Subject: Europa-List: Door gas struts > After 25 + years of sterling service, during which period I increasingly re sorted to safety wiring the socket ends, they've now become too worn to be considered serviceable. The struts themselves seem as strong as ever, so I' d be happy simply to replace the plastic end sockets, however I'd be equall y happy to replace both complete strut assemblies. Please would any of you kind persons direct me towards a quick stockist of these items, or sell me a pair if you have those in new or nearly new condi tion. Many thanks. Jonathan G-EIKY Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508916#508916 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:43:51 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Door gas struts From: "JonathanMilbank" This is what Matronics Europa email list is all about. Within a couple of hours I received a clutch of useful answers and so have placed my order for 2 struts before going to bed. Many thanks to Alan, Mike and James. 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