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piskieinboots · #1 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 08:55 AM

I've searched on bubblewrap topics but haven't one relating to best place to obtain for cheapness - eBay? somewhere else?

Cheers from a undercover virgin

HeyWayne · #2 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 09:23 AM

I'd say ebay would be a good start - or have a look for some packaging companies, sometimes they have decent deals on.

Failing that, he can be found on here most evenings...

Two_Sheds · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 09:26 AM

I nick mine from the fruit displays in Aldi & Tesco ... you need quite a lot to cover a greenhouse though

Two_Sheds · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 09:27 AM

you can get it on wide rolls in proper garden centres. Prob cheaper on eBay though

piskieinboots · #5 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 09:52 AM

*shouts for BW - 'ere, wrap yersel around me greenhouse will ya lad

and one more silly question (I have tons!) do you sellotape it to the windows - mine are the polycardonate type - or is there a better way of getting it up there and staying up there

HeyWayne · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by piskieinboots

*shouts for BW - 'ere, wrap yersel around me greenhouse will ya lad

and one more silly question (I have tons!) do you sellotape it to the windows - mine are the polycardonate type - or is there a better way of getting it up there and staying up there

I'm going to use gaffer tape - that stuff will hold anything!

lynda66 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:00 AM

try packaging companies, we have one in rochdale they do mahoosive rolls for much less than the piddly things they usually sell on ebay .... (unfortunately they only do local deliveries)

sellotape probably isn't THE best plan

better with duck/gaffer tape. although, you might never get it off again lol

HeyWayne · #8 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Have you thought about hook/loop (velcro) to attach it to the greenhouse?

piskieinboots · #9 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:21 AM

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Have you thought about hook/loop (velcro) to attach it to the greenhouse?

no - but I will now investigate ....

lynda66 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:26 AM

the sticky stuff on velcro might not be that great in the rain though, unless you can get some heavy duty wettable stuff

HeyWayne · #11 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:30 AM

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the sticky stuff on velcro might not be that great in the rain though, unless you can get some heavy duty wettable stuff

But surely you insulate on the inside? As long as where you're sticking it is clean and dry...

zazen999 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:34 AM

I used to go out with a guy who made bubblewrap. He gave me a roll once. Huge it was.

We put a smiley face on it and it became known as 'the man from the council'.

Don't ask

zazen999 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:35 AM

On a more sensible note, use vinegar to prepare the surface for sticking the velcro to.

lynda66 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 10:38 AM

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But surely you insulate on the inside? As long as where you're sticking it is clean and dry...

no idea ....... hadn't even thought of that

durrrrrr lol ...... is now giigling at me being dead stoopid

piskieinboots · #15 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 11:46 AM

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.......He gave me a roll once. Huge it was.

.................

lainey lou · #16 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 11:48 AM

Piskie, d'ya know anyone thats been posted? They might be able to get you some from the packers for nuffin!

piskieinboots · #17 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 11:59 AM

am asking around on that one - but we're all pretty static here at Benson at the mo.

I asked Snowdrop if I could 'borrow' some from stores - you can imagine what he said

You have to asked tho don't ya .....

HeyWayne · #18 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 12:02 PM

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I asked Snowdrop if I could 'borrow' some from stores - you can imagine what he said

"pop off"?

lainey lou · #19 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 12:03 PM

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am asking around on that one - but we're all pretty static here at Benson at the mo.

I asked Snowdrop if I could 'borrow' some from stores - you can imagine what he said

You have to asked tho don't ya .....

Tee hee!!
My BIL et al were posted to Benson a fortnight or so ago, think they'll be all unpacked now but will ask.

HeyWayne · #20 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 12:13 PM

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Tee hee!!
My BIL et al were posted to Benson a fortnight or so ago, think they'll be all unpacked now but will ask.

lol, see, now I thought you were being funny - I had visions of people actually being posted, you know with a stamp on their forehead and everything!

lynda66 · #21 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 12:15 PM

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lol, see, now I thought you were being funny - I had visions of people actually being posted, you know with a stamp on their forehead and everything!

me too till i read the second post

lainey lou · #22 (**permalink**) 10-10-2008, 12:15 PM

I'd like to post my BIL somewhere far far away!