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Catchment cover frame DIY? - Lee M-S - 09-28-2012
Has anyone built their own frame to hold the catchment cover out of the water? I've been pricing the pros, it's about $300 to $350 for the frame. My husband is sure he could build something cheaper...
thanks,
Lee
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - lquade - 09-28-2012
yeah, the center piece that holds the 6 or 8 pieces is around 24 bucks. then use electrical conduit, a bit cheaper than if you buy poles. pretty simple to put together. where are you, might even have one lying around...
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - Lee M-S - 09-28-2012
We're in Hawaiian Acres.
I can picture the center piece, but how is it all supported? Legs to the ground, or just sitting on the tank edge?
thanks,
Lee
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - whalesong - 09-28-2012
A few beach balls will work too
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - Rob Tucker - 09-29-2012
Beach balls..... good idea. Makes sense. Cheap too.
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - Lee M-S - 09-29-2012
We drink our catchment, so we're careful about what we put in the tank.
Beach balls aren't exactly food grade plastic...
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - Lee M-S - 10-01-2012
I made a little progress on this today. I asked the *right* guy at Home Depot, and he said the hub or center piece was only available at Water Works, and cost about $20 to $80, depending on size. I didn't have time to stop at Waterworks, will call them next...
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - lquade - 10-02-2012
hey lee i found that top piece yesterday i am on road one will try to email you through the forum
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - EightFingers - 10-02-2012
Seems like with a few "T"s and some PVC pipe you could make a decent frame. PVC is easy to bend if heated for curves.
RE: Catchment cover frame DIY? - Lee M-S - 10-02-2012
Thanks, Iquade!
Lee