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Polytunnel
« on: January 06, 2013, 13:33 »
Does anyone know why it isnt a good idea to re-use a Polytunnel cover as mentioned on first tunnels web site?

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Re: Polytunnel
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2013, 13:43 »
As the plastic ages, it lets less light through, however the plastic on our homemade tunnel was pre-loved and is now into its fifth year with us and still doing fine. :)
"They say a snow year's a good year" -- Rutherford.

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Re: Polytunnel
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2013, 15:40 »
I forgot to mention its only 3 months old,I brought it off ebay its a first tunnel construction 12ft by 20ft for £180.

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Re: Polytunnel
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2013, 15:51 »
Its only been used for three months? It should last you a good while then. :D

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Re: Polytunnel
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2013, 15:53 »
It's probably not a good idea as they'd like you to buy a new one!
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Polytunnel
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2013, 15:19 »
It's probably not a good idea as they'd like you to buy a new one!

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