I know when I've received some stuff from different retailers, it has been in heavy 4mil bags with metal crimps used to seal the bags. I'd like to get my hands on one of those tools. Anybody know what tool it is and/or where to buy one?
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Sounds expensive...I want oneIf you watch the video on LiveAquaria, I think one of them shows some big automated machine that will do it as well.
Yep, I want one of those! Thanks for the info - I'm starting my search now
You could probably even get away with 1/2" if you're using smaller bags for stuff like frags. If you ship full colonies and fish, I would suggest the 3/4". I'd suggest goes with the smallest one you can because it will probably give a better seal.
I've thought about that too, but don't have the $$ for it. Just looking for something simpleIm sure you could do it with a pair of crimping pliers, but kind of defeats the purpose of using the tool.
To the OP:
Have you ever looked into those things that melt the bag to fuse it closed? I've gotten a few shipments in from vendors that used that technique and it always intrigued me. Beats the heck out of rubber bands and you wouldn't have to keep buying the c-rings
THe pliers are cheap, but when you are talking about a rig they can run a few thousand dollars.