Papa6058 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Does anyone in NW OKC or Edmond area know of a company that uses 1 1/2" steel pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Rigid Conduit is Steel 1 1/2 is a common trade size used for the (power) Service Entrance mast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 TY I will start looking for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapkirk Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Or black pipe is also available in 1 1/2 size. Plumbing supply would probable have it. I picked up 1 1/2 inch rigid conduit at Lowes in my area, you might try Home Depot or Lowes in your area, they have them in 10 foot lengths usually. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I am looking for black pipe, but 1 1/4" in best I can find. I tried using 1" but with my star (now bent :-( ) and the lights on the end one snapped at the joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 40 minutes ago, Papa6058 said: I am looking for black pipe, but 1 1/4" in best I can find. I tried using 1" but with my star (now bent :-( ) and the lights on the end one snapped at the joint Black pipe is used (required) for Gas Lines. 1-1/2, 2 are frequently used for houses with tankless water heaters (gas is at a very low pressure past the meter, thus the big pipe to allow flow rates needed for these 'instant' heaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Good info thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HVACR Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Locke Supply would have any size you are looking for. Gas pipe is schedule 40 and is much heaver that anything used in electrical. I would not use conduit. The pipe will come in 21 foot joints standard. HVACR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ty I will call them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Michael, Snapped at the joint is very common. The coupling just can’t handle the stress, as you found out. I went with 1-1/4” electrical rigid pipe as discussed above. BUT I cut the threads off where the two 10ft pieces join together. Then insert this pole pin linked below. Had 66 strands plus triple star in last years ice storm with no problems. BIG test this year - adding 64 more strands... Needed a fuller look. https://www.christmaslightshow.com/pole-pin-12-for-mega-tree.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robongar Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) I use an 20’ + 6’ aluminum scaffolding pole. Won’t rust, will take any stress and light to erect Edited November 18, 2017 by robongar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 17 hours ago, Mega Arch said: Michael, Snapped at the joint is very common. The coupling just can’t handle the stress, as you found out. I went with 1-1/4” electrical rigid pipe as discussed above. BUT I cut the threads off where the two 10ft pieces join together. Then insert this pole pin linked below. Had 66 strands plus triple star in last years ice storm with no problems. BIG test this year - adding 64 more strands... Needed a fuller look. https://www.christmaslightshow.com/pole-pin-12-for-mega-tree.html I have tested this in 75mph micro burst, definitely the way to go unless you find someone that makes a solid 20ft section. I have been running three years in the middle of Nebraska with that setup and the wind hasn't conquered me yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflights Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The ChristmasLightShow pole pin is the way to go along with black pipe from HD. With the proper 3 point guy wires in position, the tree is not going anywhere. Highly recommended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ok I hope I can get it by tomorrow lol. I woke up with bad flu symptoms so hard to get anything done. Mega Tree and placing control boxes are only outside stuff I have left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Any clues when I could expect it from TN on standard UPS ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Papa6058 said: Any clues when I could expect it from TN on standard UPS ground I have had stuff in 2-3 days, depends on when it's shipped. Monday ship date might have it to you by Wednesday. They are usually pretty good about getting stuff out. Worst case a week from Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Whew flu or food poisoning had me on my back for this weekend when I am su[pse to finish the display. I will be a week late. Are you guys putting your star and light on the pole prior to standing it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Papa6058 said: Whew flu or food poisoning had me on my back for this weekend when I am su[pse to finish the display. I will be a week late. Are you guys putting your star and light on the pole prior to standing it up? I do, on my pixel mega tree I also strap my RGB strips before putting up and then straighten them out after the fact (I have them numbered on top and bottom). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 So do you think the electrical rigid pipe is sturdier that black pipe on the standing up with weight on the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 is it one solid piece? How are you anchoring in the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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