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Old 11-04-2009, 04:41 AM
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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.
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Old 11-04-2009, 04:45 AM
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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.
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Old 12-28-2009, 03:38 AM
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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?
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Old 12-28-2009, 03:50 AM
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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.
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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
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Old 12-28-2009, 04:18 AM
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use spray foam in the middle and top/bottom
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