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Old 07-03-2014, 08:59 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Copper wire to deter algae in ponds

"Sacha" wrote in message ...


Bit like putting copper on the keel of a boat to deter barnacles etc.,
I suppose.


and copper based antifouling.


Is that what's been banned because it damages sea creatures?
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Sacha


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I agree with you there Sacha, I thought it had been banned back in the
1970's when I was involved with the Marine Industry.

Mike

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