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  • Robust replacement for Halls Popular downpipe & stop end fittings?

    I've a Halls Popular Greenhouse which has been in situ about 30 years. My dad had to replace the plastic downpipe connector and stop end connections a few times and now they need replaced again as they don't tolerate being moved or taken apart (eg to clean out gutter and water barrel) , the weight of birds or it seems UV exposure.
    £7 to £14 for a piece of plastic tat that isn't fit for purpose is outrageous

    Anyone know of aftermarket downpipe connections which are a bit more robust? Preferably aluminium. I might need to fold and rivet something up when I find a bit of scrap aluminium sheet

    Do any of the more expensive brands of greenhouse use industry standard guttering? I think that might be a factor in my choice of next greenhouse
    Last edited by JustPotteringAbout; 22-06-2014, 04:18 PM.

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    Mine an old Halls GH and we made the downpipes out of grey waste-pipe have a look here at the photos on my vine blog :-

    The Grapevine - Bren In Pots - Blogs

    then heres a link to the thread were we discussed how to make and fit it:-

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ing_45524.html
    Location....East Midlands.

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    • #3
      Great, that'll do until I fold up an aluminium fittings. I have few lengths of 40mm waste pipe in stock anyway.

      At least it is more robust than the Halls-supplied fitting
      Thanks

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