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tim
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Just like the old days!
Capillary matting.
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May 08, 2005, 09:45:49 »
Never fails to amaze me - I have to fill those reservoirs twice a day! That's on a 6'x3' bench.
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SEDUM
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May 08, 2005, 21:59:32 »
I am an iggit. I have used capillary matting for many years and never, never thought to put troughs at the ends to make use of their CAPILLARY nature... duh! Must have a go at that.
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wardy
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May 08, 2005, 22:01:18 »
Hey I'm an eejit and even I thought of it ;D ;D
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tim
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May 09, 2005, 06:15:55 »
It'll lift water 4".
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lorna
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May 09, 2005, 09:02:21 »
Hi Tim. Do you leave the matting hanging in the container all the time? I use capillary matting I have just cut lengths of the matting to hang over the side of the containers to let the water rise. I sometimes feel the matting is getting TOO WET, but hey!! you know what a novice I am. I think I will try leaving the lengths in the container all the time. Lorna
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tim
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May 09, 2005, 11:21:02 »
How wet is wet??
It can only replace water that is absorbed or transpired - I think!!
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lorna
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May 09, 2005, 14:04:43 »
Tim your answer makes sense. My shelf on one side is board which I cover with plastic sheet to stop the wood rotting. I have found the water dripping off the front maybe I should get a spirit level on the board. Being a mere woman I have to try and work these things out. I am definately going to try leaving the lengths in.. Thanks. Lorna
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tim
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May 09, 2005, 16:55:09 »
Slight correction to my last -
- if there is no 'turn-up' around the bench, it will, of course, lose water that way.
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