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Old 12-09-2017, 03:54 PM   #1
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Afternoon all iv got Clydes new box just wanting some more info now what do u all use to line the box so it don't rot please
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Old 12-09-2017, 05:37 PM   #2
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Afternoon all iv got Clydes new box just wanting some more info now what do u all use to line the box so it don't rot please
Varnish can work.
Pond liner also can work.
Thick polythene also:0)
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Old 12-09-2017, 05:41 PM   #3
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Thanks sandy is the varnish got to be a speacial sort or any
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Old 12-09-2017, 06:00 PM   #4
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Thanks sandy is the varnish got to be a speacial sort or any
Boat varnish is best, but not sure how easy it is to get:0)
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Old 12-09-2017, 06:17 PM   #5
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Thank u sandy much appreciate ur help and advice let's hope someone comes on who uses it and can give me the name also how do attach the pond liner to the sides of enclosure at the mo in his old box i used gorilla tape
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Thank u sandy much appreciate ur help and advice let's hope someone comes on who uses it and can give me the name also how do attach the pond liner to the sides of enclosure at the mo in his old box i used gorilla tape
Staples would work, or double sided tape. I used the tape used for parcels:0)
But the heat does affect the parcel tape.
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Old 12-09-2017, 08:42 PM   #7
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Oksandy thanks I may try the heavy duty tape and staple gun
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Old 18-09-2017, 05:26 PM   #8
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Yacht varnish is the varnish used. Can be bought at most DIY stores. Just give time to cure.
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