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cave · 07-22-2009, 03:58 AM

is it possible to make your own snap clamp for pvc pipe

can you just get a pipe that is a little bit bigger and cut it in half

i need away to attach the poly to the pvc frame

cave · 07-22-2009, 04:04 AM

i need to make a cover/greenhouse for the rain to stop mold while my plant finishes i may have to use wood but wanted to do small pvc hoop style but cant find snap clamps anywhere around but on the net so i was wondering if anyone has evey made there own or something to attach the poly to the pvc

cave · 07-22-2009, 05:56 PM

cool thanks i though so just needs to be abit bigger with abit of flex

2uptown · 08-13-2009, 05:21 PM

great info, thanks

planted1 · 03-25-2010, 08:36 PM

you can order 4 feet of snap clamp at a time and cut it your self. depending on what diameter it is it ranges from 4-8 dollars a stick.

ClosetAdvocate · 05-21-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cave

is it possible to make your own snap clamp for pvc pipe

can you just get a pipe that is a little bit bigger and cut it in half

i need away to attach the poly to the pvc frame

Yes you can, but like the picture above shows you only want to cut out a tiny bit from the pipe.

I've always worried about snap clamps pulling off, so if you're as paranoid as I am you could consider some self tapping screws.

supermanlives · 05-22-2010, 02:35 AM

i just buy them from farmtek along with self tapping screws

City Twin · 05-22-2010, 12:37 PM

I have both official Snap Clamps and DIY Poly Pipe clips in use around the place. Polys made from same sizes as the pvc in use.

For smaller hoop frame cover arrangements short poly clip is the one that works. For larger box frames the Snap Clamps are nice because they are easier on and off. The larger polys take some two handed spreading.

In a strong wind the polys have held while Snaps have popped loose. Both used on a box frame shade house.

Take care cutting the poly. It takes some attention to keep your blade from wondering through the material.

Peace and Safety all

07-22-2009, 03:58 AM	#1
cave legalize Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast,canada Posts: 300	snap clamp is it possible to make your own snap clamp for pvc pipe can you just get a pipe that is a little bit bigger and cut it in half i need away to attach the poly to the pvc frame
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07-22-2009, 04:04 AM	#2
cave legalize Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast,canada Posts: 300	i need to make a cover/greenhouse for the rain to stop mold while my plant finishes i may have to use wood but wanted to do small pvc hoop style but cant find snap clamps anywhere around but on the net so i was wondering if anyone has evey made there own or something to attach the poly to the pvc
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07-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
cave legalize Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast,canada Posts: 300	cool thanks i though so just needs to be abit bigger with abit of flex
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08-13-2009, 05:21 PM	#4
2uptown Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: in the 530 yo Posts: 146	great info, thanks
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03-25-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
planted1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MECCA Posts: 154	you can order 4 feet of snap clamp at a time and cut it your self. depending on what diameter it is it ranges from 4-8 dollars a stick.
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05-22-2010, 02:35 AM	#7
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	i just buy them from farmtek along with self tapping screws
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05-22-2010, 12:37 PM	#8
City Twin Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 187	I have both official Snap Clamps and DIY Poly Pipe clips in use around the place. Polys made from same sizes as the pvc in use. For smaller hoop frame cover arrangements short poly clip is the one that works. For larger box frames the Snap Clamps are nice because they are easier on and off. The larger polys take some two handed spreading. In a strong wind the polys have held while Snaps have popped loose. Both used on a box frame shade house. Take care cutting the poly. It takes some attention to keep your blade from wondering through the material. Peace and Safety all
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