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Poly Tunnels

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  Posted by SnakeGuy (U15021582) on Monday, 30th January 2012

  Does anyone know of a place, Website or shop where i can buy decent sized poly tunnels from (the walk in ones)
  
  I have found some in whyvail but they seem a bit small for the price.
  
  any halp with this i would be greatful.
  
  
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  Posted by overtonmike (U14318708) on Monday, 30th January 2012

  Try e-bay. I've got an 18 x 9ft tunnel which is 3 yrs old (brought it new off e-bay in an auction for £60). It has the green reinforcing framework in the cover. There are many options and sizes available when I looked this morning. Remember you'll get what you pay for, but if you r looking for a bargin then e-bay is probably your best bet. You could also try preloved.com
  
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  Posted by SnakeGuy (U15021582) on Monday, 30th January 2012

  ah thankyou
  i didnt think of preloved. i'll have to see if my menbership is still active. and i recon i'll have a look on ebay also, use to use it quite alot but.. kep ending up with cheap knockoffs.
  
  
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  Posted by ccman (U14596058) on Tuesday, 31st January 2012

  I bought one from Haygrove - 18 months ago. It seemed expensive but I think was great value for money. It's a real solid construction and sits on the surface rather than having the polythene bedded into the ground.
  In use it's been brilliant. Last winter when we had temperatures of -16c, I was growing winter salads with no problem. It's also quite an exposed site and it withstands the wind really well.
  Last summer we had more tomatoes and cucumbers than we knew what to do with.
  The added bonus was that they erected it - only took them half a day.
  
  Hope this helps and enjoy whatever you decide to invest in.

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  Posted by eastyorksman (U14381672) on Wednesday, 1st February 2012

  I have tried the inexpensive polytunnels. I purchased one from e bay 2 years ago, cost about £70 and the frame collapsed in the snow. Should have taken it down! Bought a Gardman polytunnel last year, cost about £100. Stronger frame but cover ripped in the wind during the winter and therefore lost the tender crops. I am going to replace the cover this year, cost £50. Wish I had bought a "proper polytunnel" as I will have spent about £220 in 2 years on cheap alternatives. When will I learn, sometimes you have to speculate to accumulate. In other words, buy the best you can afford.

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  Posted by SnakeGuy (U15021582) on Friday, 3rd February 2012

  thanks for the advice guys and thanks for the links,
  i will be looking, but i think i'll get them after this band of snow has passed lol.
  
  i have found a place where i might be able to get a half decent one from a farm stockests, i recon it might be worth a look.
  
  many thanks
  
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  Posted by Stressed out (U11163734) on Friday, 3rd February 2012

  I have always found first tunnels very helpful and service is second to none

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