Support Barrel Halves without Wood

[Vimangel]

I am getting a 150 gallon setup going and will use 6 half barrels. In this sub-tropical climate I simply do not want to use wood outside. How have others done it?

Would 1.25" PVC (maybe with 1.0" inside) be sufficient to handle the weight. I intend using LECA in most.

Looking forward to any assistance.

[jpcw]

I’m using the slotted metal angle that’s used for constructing shelving. It’s powder coated and works great as you can adjust the position so that the GB’s sit nicely. I’ll post a close-up picture when I get home but you can see a little of it in my post

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