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parallel to one another (but
not as joins for strained fence
wires).
to do the odd repair, or to
build a small enclosure, one is A pair of quality J-clip pliers
ill-prepared and has to resort costs R400, while the heavyduty clips themselves are
to twisting up bits of binding
available by weight, at R45
wire to fashion what is
per 500g, or R85 per kg.
required.
For more information:
Thus, a pair of J-clip pliers
Maxishare, tel 087 351and box of clips will make a
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lovely present for the handy
smallholder who does
projects on the plot, and who
has an otherwise well-stocked
toolkit.
Medium-weight and heavy
duty clips and pliers are
available, the heavy-duty clips
being about 1mm gauge.
Shaped like a J, these are put
around the two strands of
weldmesh to be joined and
squeezed into a loop by the
pliers.
J-clips can also be used to join
any two bits of wire lying
Hydro 800 pond pump and fountain
From page 25
Pond fountain
pump
T
his festive holiday, if
you're looking for a
small project around
the home, why not convert
your patio pond into a
babbling fountain?
A small fountain pump with a
Jet kit will make a great gift,
and it's a little DIY fountain
project for anyone.
The Hydro 800 pump with
three-function jet kit is the
perfect gift for anyone who
enjoys their garden or patio.
Simply attach one of the
three fountain nozzles to
the pump outlet, place the
pump in a large bowl or
your shallow pond filled
with water and switch on to
enjoy the tranquil atmosphere that a water
fountain creates.
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The pump has a maximum
flow of 1,3m and 800 litres
per hour, low energy consumption of only 16W and a
1,5m cable with two point
plug to attach to your 200V
socket.
A telescopic tube is included
for fitting to the jet of your
choice and the pump has
adjustable flow.
The pump is availbale from
www.hydropumps.co.za
For more information: 012
807-3256
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