Yeah ROZ, but I think you've dropped a 0 there - 20mm would be a bit shallow
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| Author: | hawaiinewbie [ Oct 19th, '07, 13:33 ] |
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This is available in a local hardware store. What do you guys think of it for a grow bed? Its a perfect size I think! http://www.castlewholesalers.com/MACCOU ... -X-8-.html |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 19th, '07, 14:45 ] |
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HB... link took me to the home page asking for a postcode number... need more info .... |
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| Author: | hawaiinewbie [ Oct 19th, '07, 14:55 ] |
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Ok try the edited link in the original post it should work. I'm super excited because its only like 12 bucks here in hawaii. |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 19th, '07, 15:04 ] |
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36x24x8" ... => 900x600x200mm...... Perhaps a little shallow, but for the price, a bargain..... don't think the depth will matter Great score |
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| Author: | King Erik the 14th [ Oct 19th, '07, 18:07 ] |
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Yeah ROZ, but I think you've dropped a 0 there - 20mm would be a bit shallow
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| Author: | veggie boy [ Oct 19th, '07, 18:19 ] |
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They don't seem to sell mortar containers in Australia. Must be a USA thing. Do you yanks not have wheelbarrows over there. As for me, I mix concrete on a slab of concrete (though would much prefer to have a concrete mixer). |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 19th, '07, 18:24 ] |
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King Erik the 14th wrote: Yeah ROZ, but I think you've dropped a 0 there - 20mm would be a bit shallow
Certainly would have been..... don't know what you're talking about KE
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| Author: | Dave Donley [ Oct 19th, '07, 20:42 ] |
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HN, I used one of those in my system last year, see: http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum ... =4043#4043 The 20 gallon plant-tainers are nice too. The mortar tub is indeed shallower than ideal, would be difficult or impossible to do a siphon on it, and you'd be limited to shorter plants. |
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| Author: | dthawk [ Oct 20th, '07, 05:36 ] |
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Try Basil, It will grow in anything! |
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| Author: | hawaiinewbie [ Oct 20th, '07, 05:54 ] |
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Dave, did you like the mortar tub? Looks like it worked well. I don't run siphons so thats not an issue. Would you recommend its use? |
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| Author: | Dave Donley [ Oct 20th, '07, 11:55 ] |
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Sure why not? I actually got mine as an impulse buy because it was like $12 at Lowe's. You might look at the Sterilite tubs from WalMart if they have those there in paradise. The one I have are 25 gallons, like 15" deep and cost about the same as the mortar tubs. I think mortar tubs are great - that's why I special-ordered the 90 gallon one I have now (same manufacturer as the Tuff Tubs). My next door neighbor has a yellow steel mortar tub she's using as a planter too. The depth is right, just need to find a cheaper source (in stock already) than special ordering them from Tractor Supply. I also really like the round plant-tainers from McCourt (same manufacturer as the little mortar tub). I have three that aren't being used in the current setup, but I want to use them to hold tomatoes. They can hold bigger plants. You may want to put a frame around it as it will bow out. |
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| Author: | hawaiinewbie [ Oct 31st, '07, 07:31 ] |
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So I picked up 2 of the mortar tubs. I think they are perfect GBs. a bit shallow but an excellent size. I'll get pictures up of it once i get it going. |
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