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Tunnel Hoops
ONE-SHEET TUNNELS
Row cover is installed directly over first set of hoops and often anchored into bed along one edge. A second set of hoops is
installed over the cover at every 2nd or 3rd hoop. Thus, the cover can be raised up through the dual hoops for ventilation and plant managementTWO-SHEET TUNNELS
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Two half-sheets are installed over the hoops with their lower edges anchored to the bed soil. The sheets overlap each other
at the top by 3 or 4 inches and are clothspinned to the 16 ga. wire running the length of each row. External hoops over the plastic are often added in windy areas.
WIRE HOOP SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL: Unless otherwise specified, all hoops are made from pregalvanized wire for years of repeated use. They are
formed into 180 degree arcs. The opening between wire ends approximates the bed width in the field. The hoops are
banded on both ends with 100 or 200 pieces per bundle then stacked on a pallet averaging 1,000 lbs.
WHEN ORDERING:
Specify opening between wire ends or provide bed width and height. Specify wire gauge desired if other tha standard 9 gauge.
SIZING CHART FOR 9 GAUGE HOOPS |
Hoop Width |
Installed Clearance (A) |
Wire Length |
Weight of 1000 pieces. |
24" |
6" |
37.7" |
185 lbs. |
30" |
9" |
47.1" |
231 lbs. |
36" |
12" |
56.5" |
277 lbs. |
42" |
15" |
66.0" |
323 lbs. |
46" |
17" |
72.0" |
352 lbs. |
48" |
18" |
75.4" |
369 lbs. |
54" |
21" |
84.8" |
415 lbs. |
60" |
24" |
94.2" |
461 lbs. |
66" |
27" |
103.7" |
508 lbs. |
72" |
30" |
113.1" |
554 lbs. |
Theoretic height of hoop above ground-level bed
when wire ends are buried 6" into soil. Height can be increased by installing ends closer together than the indicated hoop width. |
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