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lastlight 11-04-2009 04:41 AM

I definitely don't think that now. I drilled all my holes to be EXACT fits. The pvc is really stuck in place. I only used some epoxy to deal the top hole to keep creatures out. I have 100% faith in the pvc.

Lance 11-04-2009 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 460815)
I definitely don't think that now. I drilled all my holes to be EXACT fits. The pvc is really stuck in place. I only used some epoxy to deal the top hole to keep creatures out. I have 100% faith in the pvc.


Yeah I'm sure it will be fine. Your rock is quite flat as well and should not be a problem.

ZachAttack 12-28-2009 03:38 AM

zip ties
 
could someone explain the whole zip tie thing a bit better?? I understand the epoxy and the rods, but how do you use zip ties?? Im confused about that. wouldnt you see them?

lastlight 12-28-2009 03:50 AM

If you spend many hours strategically drilling holes near contacting points in choice locations you can neatly hide all your zip ties. I couldn't really see any in my old setup.

Makes a really big mess...I did it right in the middle of my living room lol.

ZachAttack 12-28-2009 03:54 AM

ok... so the rod goes through the rock, and then you drill another hole in the rod and rock and run a loop through the rod and into the rock?? that seems kinda redundant if your using a rod, epoxy and they`re stacked

Skimmerking 12-28-2009 04:18 AM

use spray foam in the middle and top/bottom


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