Insulator ?

[echostar61]

Is this an insulator ? It is 3 1/2 " long,sorry,I forgot to put in an
object for size reference. Thanks in advance .

Terri

[PAPPY]

Your's is an IN-LINE INSULATOR

[echostar61]

Thank You Pappy,I knew you would know .

Terri

[novascotiaglass]

Known around the insulator hobby as a "strain" insulator. They come in a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes.

Jay

[echostar61]

Thank You Jay, Are they old or are they fairly new ?

Terri

[rktect_1]

I'm not an expert on strains but I believe most of them to be newer production. I am not real sure about approx. when. Like Jay said they do come in a variety of colors

[Buster]

Not seen that kind before..Very cool indeed...Buster.....

[echostar61]

Thanks All,I did google a strain insulator and found this link. Wish I had found a colored one

Glass Radio Strain Insulators

[rktect_1]

Thats cool. I hadn't seen those before. Thanks for posting the site. I will have to post some insulator sites that I have found for those interested.

Joh

[journeyoftheanimals]

Still a very cool find. Where did you find it?