Most people use 25mm blue mdpe pipe. Wick*s seems to be a fairly cheap option.
The 25mm pipe fits nicely over the rebar type garden 'stakes' that most garden centres sell.
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What pipe to use for raised bed hoop house/tunnel/netting frame, (etc)?
Hi all
The internet/youtube is awash with people using pvc waterpipe to make arches for their raised beds, which are then covered with clear plastic (to make a greenhouse type set up), or netting (to keep insects and birds away from crops.
The videos are mostly American and they all talk about Schedule 40 PVC water pipe. Usually 1/2 inch diameter. What is the equivalent type of pipe in the UK? I've had a look online but it is hard to tell from the pics whether it will be bendy enough. I'm sure it is quite a standard product, just not sure what it's called!
If anyone could let me know that would be very helpful. Any tips on where to get it from cheap would also be great. I would be much happier if I could get it in black or at least a dark colour. White just wouldn't look right in my garden.
Many thanks
Max
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