Cannibalisation of old polytunnel

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    Steve R has some netting-covered hoops that he uses to keep cabbage white butterfly off his Brassicas ... dunno if that might provide inspiration for a polythene covered cloche type structure?

    http://steverandles.co.uk/alottment/?p=707
     
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    I saw that on another thread somewhere, and to be honest they were partly what made me look at the poly again to see if I could recycle some of it. Once I have the new greenhouse settled into position, I'll be able to dismantle the poly and start playing with it to see what works and what doesn't
     
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    Does the old one have a second-hand value on eBay maybe? (just as an alternative "Exit Route" ...

    ... "Just needs a new cover for £4.99" - although maybe that gives the game away rather :heehee:
     
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    To be honest, I couldn't live with myself for foisting it upon some unsuspecting soul; the idea of them is great, but the reality has been considerably different for me, and apparently the type that I have seems to be fairly notorious for knackered zips.

    It would also be quite nice to be able to turn it into something useful, given that it was a gift from my mum that she obviously put thought into?
     
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    I rather thought you might say that :blue thumb:

    However, it might have a genuine use to someone else - you could advertise it as "completely useless" :heehee: but I expect you'll still get offers.

    IMHO the best use of them is inside another structure (large greenhouse or conservatory) for overwintering and small-area winter heating containment. But even then, and with the most careful handling, the zips still go phutt :(

    One of the polytunnel manufacturers has a video of a small tunnel (well, more a Big Cloche) inside one of theirs, and using Tee-lights to keep it frost free in winter.
     
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      Given some of the things that I have seen being sold on ebay (and actually attracting bids), I wouldn't be surprised if someone didn't offer something. I'll wait and see once I get the new greenhouse up, and if there is nothing sensible looking possible then I'll either freecycle it or similar - worst case, the local tip is only five mins up the road :snork:
       
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