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Alan really interesting. I have no idea what the keter tub is so will look at next time I am in B&Q. Would love to see a photo sometime. Really pleased to read what you did as wondered if I was a bit mad in my ideas. I was surprised at how stable the temperatures were so again interesting to read about your experience. It has given more confidence for later this year.
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This is it, it's big enough for 2 torts to bury in. I paid £37 but see they are £20 now and £44 in Homebase http://www.diy.com/departments/elsa-...1351161_BQ.prd
it looks like a complete tub but it's made up of individual panels that just click together, You can leave one panel out for an entrance. They are very sturdy. Celotex sheets were quite expensive at £36 for a 8ft x 4ft x 3 inches thick that's 2400 x 1200 x 75mm or thereabouts. They come in 2 inch (50mm) thickness too. B&Q have smaller bits of about 4ft x2ft x 2 inches for about £7. I'm going to make a better thing for next year. Last edited by Alan1; 10-03-2017 at 11:49 PM. |
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I like this Alan ! I am fed up of hibernating them in straw and they bury down and then pop up naturally but the straw goes everywhere. what a treat ! I suppose you can even cut holes in the side or a gap in the tub so the area is bigger into another bit. I like it, great idea , CB
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Thanks Alan - good price at the moment. I will probably buy one while they are on offer as I can think of other uses too.
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That B&Q site appears to sometimes say not in stock depending on what you click on. If you simply put in your postcode and search the check stock thing then it says not stocked but if you choose click and collect then search stock it shows as being in stock (for all the ones in my area anyway). I have not seen them on display any more in B&Q but might can buy them by click + collect.
Also, one of my torts had moved a bit in there, it hadn't come out the tub but moved within the soil further over than where it had originally gone down. I wouldn't be keen on the fridge method knowing that they wouldn't be able to move in the box they were in within a fridge. I think next year I will place insulation under the tub or whatever container I use as well as around it and on top Last edited by Alan1; 11-03-2017 at 10:20 PM. |
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Like you I thought the fridge method or box could prevent movement. I do hope some other ideas will get posted for next hibernation;
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I have bought another tub from B&Q for £20 via that link for click and collect after 1pm tomorrow so will see if it really is in stock or if they come up with some excuse that it's not available. Had a confirmation email and text and they took card payment but that may still mean nothing. I don't know why I'm even buying another one
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Buying another one - because it is a really good idea!
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like it a lot, what a simple idea too. thanks for photos.
photo muckit is a night mare I agree, I have to right click and click refresh and it does seem to rally. I might try and join another if its simple enough, CB
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