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    Chain Advice needed please.

    I have 4 hanging baskets for my toms but they are too high up to water or pick from comfortably so I thought about using extension chains to lower them by about 6ins. The brackets they dangle on cannot be moved.

    I had a look on fleabay and just got very, very confused about the types and sizes of chain available.

    Help........................
    I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

    Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.
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    Local DIY shed should have something suitable that you can have a proper look at. Check the chain is closed loop rather than open, that means the loops are welded together and cannot open up.
    Something like this?Side Welded Steel Chain 4mm x 2m | Departments | DIY at B&Q

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    • #3
      Tin can stilts would be the cheapest option.
      He-Pep!

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      • #4
        What about those pull down doodahs (lumpy speak) like this

        https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pull-Retrac...RA30TG0JGEEB12

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        • #5
          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
          What about those pull down doodahs (lumpy speak) like this

          https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pull-Retrac...RA30TG0JGEEB12
          I had a go with pull down thingies last year and on the second pull as it were 2 of them just kept on going as the string thingy (see another tech term) unrolled itself from the inside spindle thingy.

          I also need, just to be difficult, something I can order in as we no longer have transport which means our access to shops is very, very limited.
          I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

          Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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          • #6
            What about a little box to stand on?
            I have a stool, like this, but from L1dl that lives in the garden. It great for standing or sitting on, resting the washing basket or bucket on and isn't too high that I feel giddy.

            PLASTIC KITCHEN STEP STOOL with CARRY HANDLE small bathroom home step

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            • #7
              Screwfix do a full range of chains, D-shackles snap hooks etc.

              All so have a look at turnbuckles and S-hooks.

              All can be ordered on line to get round your transport problems
              Potty by name Potty by nature.

              By appointment of VeggieChicken Member of the Nutters club.


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              • #8
                Cannot use a stool as the floor is very sloped.

                Would nylon cord work on hook thingies (like Potty said)? At least it could be cut to length.
                I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                • #9
                  Would something like this help? They have them on eBay too?
                  https://www.amazon.com/Panacea-86401.../dp/B00432YZJI
                  Location : Essex

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                  • #10
                    One thing to think about - the longer the chain, the more the basket will move in the wind. Just in case its near summat that could be damaged by a swinging basket!

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                    • #11
                      ^^^^^^^That's one of the reasons I suggested to have a look at turnbuckles, you can get them about 6" long made of solid steel with an hook on either end.
                      Potty by name Potty by nature.

                      By appointment of VeggieChicken Member of the Nutters club.


                      We hang petty thieves and appoint great ones to public office.

                      Aesop 620BC-560BC

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                      • #12
                        What you need is something called Jack Chain which is used in my trade (electrical) to hang lighting. Each link is removeable with a pair of pliers.

                        Available most places.

                        Wickes Galvanised Single Jack Chain 2x2000mm | Wickes.co.uk

                        Regards.......Rob

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Dynamite View Post
                          What you need is something called Jack Chain which is used in my trade (electrical) to hang lighting. Each link is removeable with a pair of pliers.

                          Available most places.

                          Wickes Galvanised Single Jack Chain 2x2000mm | Wickes.co.uk

                          Regards.......Rob
                          That looks ideal especially as I can shorten it with pliers..................Thank you.
                          I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                          Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                          • #14
                            That jack chain isn't designed to carry much weight, a wet hanging basket is likely to end up on the floor as the links are open and the 2mm wire bends fairly easily(another ex sparky)

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                            • #15
                              Thanks Burnie...........................toddles off back to the drawing board.
                              I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                              Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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