G gatamaz New Member Original poster May 29, 2010 4 0 vermont Jun 1, 2010 #1 I want to pole mount a Slime Line 3 in the ground. I have a heavy duty 1-5/8 inch pole. Do I need to have a 2 inch OD and if so is there a sleeve to put on my 1-5/8 ploe?
I want to pole mount a Slime Line 3 in the ground. I have a heavy duty 1-5/8 inch pole. Do I need to have a 2 inch OD and if so is there a sleeve to put on my 1-5/8 ploe?
boba SatelliteGuys Master Dec 12, 2003 11,350 1,036 Dorchester, TX. Jun 1, 2010 #2 A slimline will spin on a 1 5/8 pole. I've seen adapters on eBay made out of plastic that are supposed to work.
A slimline will spin on a 1 5/8 pole. I've seen adapters on eBay made out of plastic that are supposed to work.
G gatamaz New Member Original poster May 29, 2010 4 0 vermont Jun 1, 2010 #3 I thought there would be a problem with the 1-5/8. Does anyone know what to search for on ebay for the plastic adapter. I haven't found it yet.
I thought there would be a problem with the 1-5/8. Does anyone know what to search for on ebay for the plastic adapter. I haven't found it yet.
G gatamaz New Member Original poster May 29, 2010 4 0 vermont Jun 1, 2010 #4 I found some pipe at Home Depot that was about 2-1/4 inch OD. What is the max OD you can use?
wildbill129 SatelliteGuys Pro Jul 31, 2009 1,273 0 Redding, CA Jun 1, 2010 #5 Go to a fence supply place and get a 2" OD pipe.
Jimbo SatelliteGuys Master Lifetime Supporter Cutting Edge Jul 14, 2005 69,370 7,719 NW Ohio - Buckeye Country Jun 1, 2010 #6 boba said: A slimline will spin on a 1 5/8 pole. I've seen adapters on eBay made out of plastic that are supposed to work. Click to expand... I have one sitting in the garage made of plastic, it works well, I use it for the camping sat set up. That said, I would not choose to use it that way FULL time.
boba said: A slimline will spin on a 1 5/8 pole. I've seen adapters on eBay made out of plastic that are supposed to work. Click to expand... I have one sitting in the garage made of plastic, it works well, I use it for the camping sat set up. That said, I would not choose to use it that way FULL time.
G gatamaz New Member Original poster May 29, 2010 4 0 vermont Jun 1, 2010 #7 Thanks for the response. I have used the 2 inch PVC before but would prefer steel. We do have a garden tractor place in town. I will try them.
Thanks for the response. I have used the 2 inch PVC before but would prefer steel. We do have a garden tractor place in town. I will try them.