I remember the being a topic about someone who had built a polytunnel from plastic, but I can't find it.
Does anyone know the one I.mean? Also looking for the plans they used to build it
Do you mean water pipe hoops?
http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=Polytunnel&Page=1
Amazing rotavator (Derby) has also post pictures of some of his constructions:
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,69596.0.html
What is it you require to know IE a tunnel made with MDPE Gas pipe with scafhold poles and how the timber ends are constructed.
Someone has advised me how they done theirs. I just need to check the pipe size
Quote from: notts_phil on May 27, 2012, 14:29:41
Someone has advised me how they done theirs. I just need to check the pipe size
You need 6ft pipes, 2feet knocked into the ground maximum of 5feet appart.
I have photos of the timber work if you want some put on
Quote from: davyw1 on May 27, 2012, 16:20:05
Quote from: notts_phil on May 27, 2012, 14:29:41
Someone has advised me how they done theirs. I just need to check the pipe size
You need 6ft pipes, 2feet knocked into the ground maximum of 5feet appart.
I have photos of the timber work if you want some put on
Sorry i meant the pipe size , as in the plastic pipe (gas/water)
I will measre up when i go down to close up i think its 3" but i will confirm later
Thanks
i am thinking it will have to be 63mm pipe to fit over the scaffolding poles, but just want to be sure,
Quote from: notts_phil on May 27, 2012, 17:07:40
Thanks
i am thinking it will have to be 63mm pipe to fit over the scaffolding poles, but just want to be sure,
You are spot on 63mm it is
Well i got this last night, went to collect 50 meters of 63mm for £40 and didnt realise just how massive it was so got him to drop it round for me this morning. Its huge!!.
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z480/notts_phil/download-2.jpg)
Hi Phil... you can also see a plan of the large polytunnel I built from water piping, still going strong after 2 years. Great as a fruit cage and slightly warmer & calmer microclimate.
The link to the plan is here: http://allotmentheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/how-to-build-fruit-cage-or-polytunnel.html
And a recent photo of the polytunnel is here: https://picasaweb.google.com/103946676037406892119/AH2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLmFsOHQtJn1uAE#5740054206790748610
Regards, John
Quote from: davyw1 on May 27, 2012, 16:20:05
Quote from: notts_phil on May 27, 2012, 14:29:41
Someone has advised me how they done theirs. I just need to check the pipe size
You need 6ft pipes, 2feet knocked into the ground maximum of 5feet appart.
I have photos of the timber work if you want some put on
That's minus 3 feet already - 6 metre perhaps .. :)
Quote from: JohnMac on May 29, 2012, 08:29:26
Hi Phil... you can also see a plan of the large polytunnel I built from water piping, still going strong after 2 years. Great as a fruit cage and slightly warmer & calmer microclimate.
The link to the plan is here: http://allotmentheaven.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/how-to-build-fruit-cage-or-polytunnel.html
And a recent photo of the polytunnel is here: https://picasaweb.google.com/103946676037406892119/AH2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLmFsOHQtJn1uAE#5740054206790748610
Regards, John
thats very good!, i was told a straight sided polytunnel was better as you get more height to
We currently have our cabbages under frame covered with debris netting and the cabbages are coming on a treat, one or two have gone a bit leggy, but look very good. They will be ready in no time, i do wonder if they might be ready a bit to soon!
I now have about 100m of the piping as had some more dropped of so have enough to build a polytunnel and a cage.
Tried the pipe over the scaffolding pole and it is a perfect fit
It might fit perfect now but remember that it will spread on the end you knock in. The best tool for the job is a post slammer. other wise you may have to trim the top of the pole with an angle grinder.
Quote from: davyw1 on May 29, 2012, 20:23:55
It might fit perfect now but remember that it will spread on the end you knock in. The best tool for the job is a post slammer. other wise you may have to trim the top of the pole with an angle grinder.
Indeed, when we knocked some in the ground the other day for those big fence things you get round building sites (the ones you can see through , great for creating the edge to a fruit cage) we used a a large block of wood in between the pole and the sledge hammer
Phil, Just as an after thought how do you intend to secure the tubing to the pipe i find the best way is to use Tech Screws
Quote from: davyw1 on May 30, 2012, 16:11:25
Phil, Just as an after thought how do you intend to secure the tubing to the pipe i find the best way is to use Tech Screws
Yup was thinking of some kind of bolt/machine screw