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Post by owainglyndwr on Apr 27, 2007 21:06:22 GMT
Hi all Does anyone know whether you can buy replacement covers for the 3 tiered plastic ones? Mine split down the seams of the zips last night, and as per usual I didn't keep any 'instruction' leaflets, so can't remember if there was a contact address to buy them.  Many thanks WB |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2007 21:59:37 GMT
Hi all Does anyone know whether you can buy replacement covers for the 3 tiered plastic ones? Mine split down the seams of the zips last night, and as per usual I didn't keep any 'instruction' leaflets, so can't remember if there was a contact address to buy them. Many thanks WB Yes...what size is it though? Generally, they are literally a couple (as in two) quid less than buying an entire new one. This somewhat peeves me. But the old one can be used as staging I suppose. Someone on the web posted that the "In-store" chain have replacement covers, but I have no idea who/where they are. WB - Given I have no idea how many dozens of miles & hours you would have to travel to locate a decent bargain....can I suggest you check out www.robertdyas.co.uk They normally have some at £12.99 and I have a free delivery code. Normally, I would post a direct link and the code, but am having internet problems this evening. |
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Post by jean on Apr 28, 2007 5:37:51 GMT
It will probably cost nearly as much for a replacement cover as a new one WB  As we are heading for much warmer weather, perhaps a job with bodge tape might be in order. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2007 10:39:59 GMT
Hi Jlottie - this happened to me, it's infuriating. If the rip is only small you can patch it up with plumber's tape, but it will rip again. A more lasting solution is this: cut a piece of bubblewrap about three inches wider on either side, and about six inches longer, than the zip flap. Use plumber's tape or similar to attach one end of the bubblewrap to the 'roof' of the mini-gh. You now effectively have a double flap in the front. You can roll them up together. When closing the mini-gh, just let down the two flaps, and secure the bubblewrap flap to the main part of the PVC at the bottom using clothes pegs. This happened to me shortly after I got my mini-gh, and the bubblewrap solution has been working for nearly two months, including in really cold weather. Cheers ...
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 28, 2007 16:12:10 GMT
Hi CC - I have just C/P your reply as I have three of these greenhouses and up to now nothing has happened but I haven't heard of being able to get replacements here in Germany.
Thanks for the tip with the bubble wrap.
RF
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Post by jean on Apr 28, 2007 19:00:24 GMT
Hi Jlottie - this happened to me, it's infuriating. If the rip is only small you can patch it up with plumber's tape, but it will rip again. A more lasting solution is this: cut a piece of bubblewrap about three inches wider on either side, and about six inches longer, than the zip flap. Use plumber's tape or similar to attach one end of the bubblewrap to the 'roof' of the mini-gh. You now effectively have a double flap in the front. You can roll them up together. When closing the mini-gh, just let down the two flaps, and secure the bubblewrap flap to the main part of the PVC at the bottom using clothes pegs. This happened to me shortly after I got my mini-gh, and the bubblewrap solution has been working for nearly two months, including in really cold weather. Cheers ... Great idea CC, I can see you used to watch Blue Peter too  |
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Post by owainglyndwr on Apr 28, 2007 21:55:02 GMT
I think I'll go the bubblewrap way. Excellent idea  CpC I have to drive many miles to get a decent bargain Time to get there depends on whether it's tourist season or not I've bookmarked the Robert Dyas site ... any codes appreciated ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2007 15:21:29 GMT
Hi WB - just wondering, did you go the bubblewrap route? I have to get a 'replacement replacement', since some neighbourhood cats ripped the bubblewrap ... cheers ...
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Post by Auricula on Jan 13, 2008 1:55:28 GMT
I bought a replacement cover for the 3 tiered one very reasonably at my local GC. It was only about 1/3 the cost of the whole thing and has survived this winter fine |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2008 20:17:03 GMT
You can get the replacement covers from Instore or Wilcos for £2.99, ive just bought 2.
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As we are heading for much warmer weather, perhaps a job with bodge tape might be in order. 
