[Amilo]

Is hotspot tape needed when the hoops are made from plastic pipe?

[mumofstig]

I don't think they're necessary because the tubes don't get as hot as metal hoops - but this site
http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1
says on page 3

It makes fitting the cover a lot easier if Anti-Hot spot tape is purchased with the cover and fitted to the plastic tubes.

[Amilo]

I don't think they're necessary because the tubes don't get as hot as metal hoops - but this site
http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1
says on page 3

It makes fitting the cover a lot easier if Anti-Hot spot tape is purchased with the cover and fitted to the plastic tubes.

Thanks for the info.

[shokkyy]

I didn't use any hot spot tape when I put up my cheapie tunnel last year, but I guess that would explain why there's a little hole at every pressure point (junction of poles) in the tunnel. At least it saves watering