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Title: poly tunnel project
Post by: Thegoodlife on February 05, 2008, 20:28:16

hi gang,

poly tunnel is under way a little slow at present due to the rain/snow/ice/sleet.

but this is how far ive got upto yet. will get it done by the weekend as ive got friday & monday off from work. ;D

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000021/206854/p_16286688_2606896796.jpg)

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000021/206854/p_16286691_7772527620.jpg)

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000021/206854/p_16286711_4938047769.jpg)

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000021/206854/p_16286687_0566829462.jpg)

And on the funny side this pic was taken last summer our cat found the hot days a little to much so she turned to the best drink in the world!!

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000021/206854/p_16286682_4025256317.jpg)

I will be doing plans for this project so if any one would like a copy please let me know.

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: mrf94 on February 06, 2008, 00:42:10

Thats cool

im watching with interest

mrf94

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: Old bird on February 06, 2008, 11:10:56

Wow!

Aren't you lucky that you are so handy!

Looks like it will stand hurricane force! Certainly looks stronger than mine.

I will watch with interest!

Old Bird!
;D

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: alienwithaview on February 06, 2008, 12:24:41

I agree with old bird, thegoodlife: it looks the business.
I'd love one of those - once we have the fruit cage up.
If you have any plans I'd be interested: might be easier to nudge my partner (otherwise very handy) to commit himself to yet another project.

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: mrf94 on February 06, 2008, 15:18:33

Just one question are you glueing the joints
or staying with push fit, {on the conduit that is}

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: Thegoodlife on February 06, 2008, 17:43:18

all joints have been glued ;D, stuck me fingers a couple of times :D

got the wood for nowt as they say. the plastic & tees etc from an electrical wholesaler.

using 3x2 for a bit of sturdiness as the winds here can get a bit hair raising as you might say!!

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: RW on February 06, 2008, 22:21:22

interesting project - look forward to see the result

not sure if the plastic pipes are strong enough?

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: Thegoodlife on February 06, 2008, 23:17:25

pipes are a heavy gauge so they will take some weight, they are a 4mm x 20mm dia, thickness spaced at every 2ft so if ive done my math correctley they will be fine ;D

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: cornykev on February 07, 2008, 18:37:42

Looking good 8), if theres Stella on the go I'll be straight round. :P ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: Thegoodlife on February 10, 2008, 15:44:51

well,

The poly sheet is on & if i do say so myself ive done a d**n good job :D :D :D.

I will post some pics on 2moro, ive also been given an old rayburn to heat the place up in the winter ;D. just want to wait first to see if it holds up to some strong winds :P

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: mrf94 on February 10, 2008, 15:54:40

Well done

Looking forward to the pics , bet its a good feeling when you can go inside and shut the door behind you, Will we get pics of the planting?

mrf94

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: Thegoodlife on February 10, 2008, 17:31:14

Yea pics of plants will be posted too :)

Title: Re: poly tunnel project
Post by: saddad on February 10, 2008, 17:41:29

How much did the bits you bought set you back? Looking forward to the pics.
;D

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