Yesterday I went to Ace Hardware to purchase more PEX for the tunnels for the totes. They didn't have any 10' lengths of 3/8" but did still have one 5' length so I purchased it to add an additional tube for the clear tote, so it will stand up better. I haven't put it on yet, because I want to move the two that are there closer to the ends. I did some checks on temperatures. One day when it was only in the lower 40s, my thermometer read nearly 50, and yesterday when it was only 35 outside, my thermometer read nearly 60. I think the difference is that it was sunshine today, and cloudy on the other day.
I purchased a 10' section of 1/2" PEX pipe and had it cut into thirds, 3'4" each. I mixed up the soil in the tote with the bulk of the leaves that I had on it and mixed in some of the garden soil. I filled it about to the top leaving enough room for mulching and drip system tubing. Here is a picture of the finished tote as taken through the sliding glass door.
I will continue to use the 1/2" PEX tubing as it is sturdier, and will use 3 pieces for the longer totes, of which I have 3.
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