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Old 13-09-2004, 11:16 AM
D Russell
 
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"Paul D.Smith" wrote in message
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OK, one for you avid DIY gardeners ;-).

I have an aluminium greenhouse where the gutters are built into the cross
pieces.
Unfortunately I have no endstops (got the greenhouse for free so can't
complain) and I've been unable to figure out the manufacturer.

So, any suggestions as to how I might add an end-stop the one end, and
attach a hose/downpipe the other? I considered a simple "block ends with
XXX and drill a hole" but then I need to attach the hose to the hole

somehow
and there's not much room for some sort of fixing as the gutters are quite
narrow.

So anyone solved this little problem and if so, how?

Alternatively, don't suppose anyone knows a "gutter profile to

manufacturer"
website ;-).

Cheers,
Paul DS.
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I was in an identical position a coupleof years ago and all I did was cut
out some sheet plastic, and superglue that to the ends of the guttering. I
then drilled a small hole in the bottom of the aluminium guttering and used
some of the micro-tubing used in irrigation kits with one of their purpose
built links. The links have a wide flange and a serrated tube at the other
end, just thread this through the hole you drilled and attach the hose
underneath. Works a treat, and the superglue holds the plastic on just fine.
All in all cost me about £1, and an hours work.
Duncan