Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 14, 2015 | #31 |
Tomatovillian™
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You are using it just to support plants not drinking out of. Even if it did leach a tiny amount of WHATEVER, it is not going to end up in the tomato fruits. Depending on the molecule size of disputed chemical , probably plants won't up take it anyway.
On the becoming brittle , say it happens after 3 years, heck it cost couple of bucks for a 10ft length. I am using the electrical version for my mini hoops. Third year going. YMMV Gardeneer. |
July 14, 2015 | #32 |
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Much of the contaminates that come from pipe is due to the velocity of the water being too high.
This washes the walls of the pipe and fittings off and eventually eats a hole in the pipe. Worth |
July 15, 2015 | #33 |
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Any chance Lowe's cuts it for you?
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July 15, 2015 | #34 |
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Doubt it but you can buy a cheap pvc cutter like the one in Worths pic for 6 or so bucks at Lowes or Home Depot.
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July 15, 2015 | #35 |
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I use one of these copper tubing cutter.
It can fit in the palm of your hand |
July 15, 2015 | #36 |
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Is there any reason you cant cut them yourself?
If you had rather not say that is fine. The PVC cutter is very easy unless you cant due to health reasons. When I want precise repetitious measurements I have even used my table saw. Worth |
July 15, 2015 | #37 |
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You can use a hacksaw to cut conduit also.
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July 15, 2015 | #38 |
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