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Cultivation => Cultivation Problems => Topic started by: Gerdk on October 07, 2014, 06:53:48 AM

Title: Source for fixing clips
Post by: Gerdk on October 07, 2014, 06:53:48 AM
Hi,
I am looking for a source for greenhouse glas pane fixing clips which I need
for a cold frame. I guess this frame is of UK origin.

width 1,5 cm = 0,59 inch
length about the same

Gerd
Title: Re: Source for fixing clips
Post by: Graeme on October 07, 2014, 04:44:54 PM
standard in the UK are either W or G clips
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREENHOUSE-CLIPS-SPARES-GLAZING-CLIP-W-Z-OVERLAP-GLASS-STAINLESS-STEEL-/400708859006?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item9c0fec18be
 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREENHOUSE-CLIPS-SPARES-GLAZING-CLIP-W-Z-OVERLAP-GLASS-STAINLESS-STEEL-/400708859006?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item9c0fec18be) the drop down shows you the different types

with Z or L's for the overlap

if it is a standard aluminium extrusion with a gully you might be able to use the G clips -

is it a frame or a greenhouse?
Title: Re: Source for fixing clips
Post by: Gerdk on October 08, 2014, 07:25:20 AM
Thank you Graeme!

It seems the G Clips will fit - they are available in my country.

I would like to use them for a small frame. I guessed this is of UK origin because I own an
age-old Marley lean-to greenhouse which has similar shaped (unfurtunately somewhat larger) clips
like those shown in my pic.

Gerd
Title: Re: Source for fixing clips
Post by: Graeme on October 08, 2014, 04:41:18 PM
good, I am glad they will fit

I tend to put a G clip in each end about 5 cm in and a W clip in the middle
Title: Re: Source for fixing clips
Post by: brianw on October 08, 2014, 09:50:54 PM
I have used this company for some of my spares.
http://www.greenhousepeople.co.uk/categories/spare-parts/glazing/ (http://www.greenhousepeople.co.uk/categories/spare-parts/glazing/)
The aluminium greenhouse I am rebuilding at present is over 30 years old, but still perfectly functional. Fortunately I have more than enough clips, but not sure where some of the reinforcing parts should be to stop it "spreading". Don't think they were all there when I bought it on ebay, so needing to make some parts. Electrician came today to quote for wiring. Gone are the days when I did all this sort of work for myself. Elf and Safety rules. ;-)
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