how many holes do you put in the spike
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I have found that it depends on the size of the hole. I also purchased spikes that already had holes in them and they had 4 holes each, two on each side. These spikes were smaller, and meant for smaller pots, so I started with one hole each and determined (after a few days) which flowed better. The rest I will be enlarging the holes, or placing a second hole on the opposite side. BTW, while these are intended to be used with plastic bottles, plastic releases chemicals like BPA when left in direct sunlight. I came up with the solution of using glass liquor bottles as an alternative. Beer bottles for smaller pots also worked, but did not fit quite as well. Just an idea! :-) I have found that it depends on the size of the hole. I also purchased spikes that already had holes in them and they had 4 holes each, two on each side. These spikes were smaller, and meant for smaller pots, so I started with one hole each and determined (after a few days) which flowed better. The rest I will be enlarging the holes, or placing a second hole on the opposite side. BTW, while these are intended to be used with plastic bottles, plastic releases chemicals like BPA when left in direct sunlight. I came up with the solution of using glass liquor bottles as an alternative. Beer... » Read More I have found that it depends on the size of the hole. I also purchased spikes that already had holes in them and they had 4 holes each, two on each side. These spikes were smaller, and meant for smaller pots, so I started with one hole each and determined (after a few days) which flowed better. The rest I will be enlarging the holes, or placing a second hole on the opposite side. BTW, while these are intended to be used with plastic bottles, plastic releases chemicals like BPA when left in direct sunlight. I came up with the solution of using glass liquor bottles as an alternative. Beer bottles for smaller pots also worked, but did not fit quite as well. Just an idea! :-) « Show Less
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I put two but it was too many .this is something you have to experiment with.
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I use a pruning sheer to clip one hole on the bottom. Trust your instincts or trial and error to determine the size. Depends on how often you want to water, water needs of the plant, and permeability or other qualities of the soil. Also, I use an opened (I cut out the bottom) 2L bottle or a 1L bottle, and fill it that way. If the hole gets clogged, the single hole method makes it easy to poke it free from the top or bottom. I made a poker out of a thin stick with a paper clip taped to the end.
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I put four to five holes. Start with less holes and add more to increase flow. Always start with less and then adjust as needed. Hope that helps.
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Depends on how much water flow you want. I drilled two 1/64 inch holes, one on each side, about one inch from the bottom, and was satisfied with that. Drilled a second one at 1/32 inch and decided it was too much, for my use. Remember, you can always make the hole larger. Smaller, not so much.....
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Gilbert, you only cut off a tiny piece of the end. I've used these spikes for years when I go on vacation.depending upon how much water you'll need you can also use a 1 QT (liter) bottle.I only use mine around my peppers and toms. while I'm gone for about ten days!need more info just ask. Len
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I put 2, one 2cm from tip, another 5cm from tip, as pictured on the packaging.
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None...I threw them away. Is not worth it unless you have the right bit for your drill or you may crack the plastic. Instead purchase a plastic spike that you attach to the bottle and comes with a terra cotta spike that you insert in the ground. It works wonderful and your plants never dry out and yes, it does cost a little more.
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we never used them - we expected to receive them ready to use.. but they are hard plastic and no way to really put holes in (unless we pull out a drill)
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They are perfect size to put in the planting tray with 70 holes. I did notice when doing the last batch, a few of them seemed to small. I was still able to make them work because once you put the tray in the water, it all floats (thus the plugs stayed in the hole.)
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It comes with 2 spikes... you can buy 2 more from them by going on their website or calling them OR you can take 1 of the spikes and go to Lowe's or Home Depot and they have a close match
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They should be wrapped around the spikes. They're green. There should be a rubber band that you have to un-do
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Go with a trench spike.Get a rail road spikeMachine and refine the materialsBoom.
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I don't believe so. Be sure to put the spikes at the outside edges, no more than two.
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You just have to bury it a bit deeper than the spike. I do it all the time.
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There are four knockout holes, one on each side toward the bottom and two on the bottom. The holes are perforated to accommodate 1" or 3/4" conduit.
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I would break off a small piece and not use the whole spike. It would be to strong. It would either kill them or they would grow 10' over night.
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I just bought the 10 pcs of professional glue, so I have no idea what spikes you are referring to, I'm sorry I could not help.
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The holes are about 1.25 inches apart (on center). So from the first to the third is about 2.5 inches.
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These are all-in-one taps for going through sheet or bar stock. I take it that you're looking to put a threaded hole into the end of a 1/2" aluminum rod (not a through hole at a tangent to its radius). For the hole a #21 drill size is optimal and then you will need a bottoming tap or at least a taper tap going a bit beyond your screw length. I would work up to the target drill size with a pilot hole after first using a punch on the center of the end of the rod stock. If you are doing this across the radius of the rod stock, then you will need something to keep the piece secure, use a punch to get a point where the drill bit won't walk, and if it were me I would drill a pilot hole first less than half the diameter of the all-in-one drill-tap. You will need to go slow with aluminum, do a bit of backing out to clear out chips and then carefully threading in again. Use cutting fluid while doing all of this in sparing amounts to help in getting well formed threads.
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There are actually 6 holes to choose from, 2 holes on the front end and 1 hole plus 3 slots on the far end. The best choice is to use the combination of holes farthest from each other, which is 11.25". The nearest combination of front hole to nearest slot is 7.5". All the other combinations range in between.
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Look at the diagram. It takes a little while to figure out but basically every piece connects the same way. I believe 5 or 6 connect together making one "swirl" then you attach it to the others. Basically, you put the shorter side into the hooks of another shorter side and the little hooks will swirl together. The diagram will show you which way to angle it before putting it in the hooks. Then you do them all the same. Once you get 2-3 you'll have the hang of it
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There should be a plastic cap that fits on the end that's squared off. Put it on the spike and gently tap it with your hammer.
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There are two holes about 4" square. The weight of the feed forces enough out that several can feed. We've had as many as six at a time.
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Sorry, my answer said a 9 hole. Should have been a 8 hole. I could send him one if he would like to try.