~DOC~ Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hello all!!!! Ok my stings of lights are 22.6 ft long. I want to create a not so mega tree by taking the string from the ground up over the pole and to the other side. What dimensionally will look correct for bottom width and peak height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 There are tons of mega tree calculators out there, pick one: https://www.lightshowhub.com/tools/mega-tree-calculator http://www.altoonalights.com/mega/mega_calc.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~DOC~ Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Mr. P said: There are tons of mega tree calculators out there, pick one: https://www.lightshowhub.com/tools/mega-tree-calculator http://www.altoonalights.com/mega/mega_calc.php Mr. P I wish I had more endless thank you and likes. You’d be getting a dozen........ thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 hours ago, ~DOC~ said: Hello all!!!! Ok my stings of lights are 22.6 ft long. I want to create a not so mega tree by taking the string from the ground up over the pole and to the other side. What dimensionally will look correct for bottom width and peak height. I've used the ones Mr. P sent to you. They are good for double checking what you are thinking. I've found out it's a person taste issue though - just like women... Some like tall and skinny, some like short and fluffy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 6 hours ago, ~DOC~ said: Hello all!!!! Ok my stings of lights are 22.6 ft long. I want to create a not so mega tree by taking the string from the ground up over the pole and to the other side. What dimensionally will look correct for bottom width and peak height. Lets call it 12' a leg (keeps the connections off the wet ground). Conduit comes in 10' lengths., so lets work with that. the How far off the ground you will tollerate, says how steep (close to the pole) the strands are You could make something at the top (hooks. pegs) to handle the cross over/loop back (~9'6") . You might want an 'above the hook level", treetopper I have a 12" pole, the hooks ring is on a pulley and ends up at ~11'. The strings are Walgreens LEDS 15' long (attached to weed wacker cord), the stakes are 7.5' from the pole, which leaves the plugs about a foot off the ground (there are bushes and a hedge, so reaching the ground is not an issue). just Lay out a couple flat on the ground with a fake pole and see what you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBjorklund Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 You can go 128" high and diameter of 84", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~DOC~ Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Are mini light strings able to hold their weight or do I need to twist with a cable to run up and over the tree top. Also anchoring by the electrical cord what is the preferred method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapkirk Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, ~DOC~ said: Are mini light strings able to hold their weight or do I need to twist with a cable to run up and over the tree top. Also anchoring by the electrical cord what is the preferred method? If your at 12 feet I would say yes, but if you use a 24 foot string I would say no, I use 70 light 24 foot strings in 3 colors and zip tie them to a plastic coated wire. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, ~DOC~ said: Are mini light strings able to hold their weight or do I need to twist with a cable to run up and over the tree top. Also anchoring by the electrical cord what is the preferred method? I twisted 4 strings, RWB-G, into my superstrands around these steel cables linked below. They are designed for loads. Besides the weight of your strands, your tree will act like a sail in the wind. And in Oklahoma, we’re almost guaranteed an ice storm or two during the season. Triples the weight https://m.erico.com/Category.html?category=R1359&country=us&language=en&applications=, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, ~DOC~ said: Are mini light strings able to hold their weight or do I need to twist with a cable to run up and over the tree top. Also anchoring by the electrical cord what is the preferred method? And for anchoring, made a pvc ring anchored to the ground. The the cables linked above hook around it with the included speed clip. Anchor the ring with these : https://christmaslightshow.com/products/mega-christmas-tree-ring-anchors-set-of-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 The top end of the speed lock cable fits my hook head perfectly. https://christmaslightshow.com/products/mega-tree-hook-head-16-hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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