You should push the base pole into the gravel b4 pouring concrete. U don't want the base when it has concrete below it. The base pole needs to drain into the stone. That way it is not holding water. I always set my base pole a few inches into the gravel b4 pouring the bag directly into the hole. Mixing is not required with those red bags.
The idea of the pea gravel was to bury the sleeve in it and pour the concrete AROUND it. Covering the pea gravel with concrete does nothing for the drainage.
What was the purpose of using the sonotube instead of going directly into the ground. I’ve only ever used them if I needed to form concrete above grade. Just curious.
Sonotube is used when you need to form above grade. Like posts for a wood deck; you don’t want them contacting the ground and rotting prematurely, so sonotube gives a nice and easy form that you will see for decades. In this case, the sonotube was just extra work and money since he covered it all up. You’re not supposed to leave the tubes in the ground either…
Question: I have an existing flagpole about 20 to 25 feet high and it has no existing rope on the pole. There is an "Eye-Bolt" at the top of the pole for a rope to pass through - however - the pole is to thin, to small in diameter to lean a ladder against it in order to climb the pole to lace a rope through the existing eyebolt. Any thoughts on how I might get a rope through the eyebolt at the top of the pole?
Small lead fishing weight, strong weight fishing line, extendable pole with a hook. Position pole over right spot, loosen line so the weight drops in. Drop down, stitch end through rope, tape so it’s smooth, pull over and out. You’ll have the forearms of Popeye but it will work with enough tries.
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You should push the base pole into the gravel b4 pouring concrete. U don't want the base when it has concrete below it. The base pole needs to drain into the stone. That way it is not holding water. I always set my base pole a few inches into the gravel b4 pouring the bag directly into the hole. Mixing is not required with those red bags.
Thanks for the video and the comments on correct drainage are helpful. ❤ from CA 🫡 🇺🇸
The idea of the pea gravel was to bury the sleeve in it and pour the concrete AROUND it. Covering the pea gravel with concrete does nothing for the drainage.
What was the purpose of using the sonotube instead of going directly into the ground. I’ve only ever used them if I needed to form concrete above grade. Just curious.
The tube is a waste of money, just put concrete into the dirt, it works great. just like installing fenceposts.
Lots of wasted money yoy did there for a flag pole
Sonotube is used when you need to form above grade. Like posts for a wood deck; you don’t want them contacting the ground and rotting prematurely, so sonotube gives a nice and easy form that you will see for decades. In this case, the sonotube was just extra work and money since he covered it all up. You’re not supposed to leave the tubes in the ground either…
And the gravel was a waist
Question: I have an existing flagpole about 20 to 25 feet high and it has no existing rope on the pole.
There is an "Eye-Bolt" at the top of the pole for a rope to pass through - however - the pole is to thin,
to small in diameter to lean a ladder against it in order to climb the pole to lace a rope through the
existing eyebolt.
Any thoughts on how I might get a rope through the eyebolt at the top of the pole?
Small lead fishing weight, strong weight fishing line, extendable pole with a hook. Position pole over right spot, loosen line so the weight drops in. Drop down, stitch end through rope, tape so it’s smooth, pull over and out. You’ll have the forearms of Popeye but it will work with enough tries.
If the flag pole is in a flat area and accessible, you can always rent a lift from the local home store. The fee is usually $200 for 4 hours.
But why a Packer flag?
For the love of our Green and Gold!
Level the top. It's not necessary to put the level on the side of the pipe.
Agree with this. But…just be darn certain the top of the sleeve is exactly 90 degrees to the sleeve itself.
Mike Haduck would not approve of this video.
You taped the tube at the bottom... why put pea gravel then. The gravel is for the water to drain from water in the tube that will happen
I'll have to remember that for my next install. Was following someones advice at the time and didn't think anything of it.
Thanks for the advice!
You ain’t very good at that, you should have watched a few videos yourself
Learning and growing over here 😊
It’s held up through 70mph winds and all 4 seasons up here in Wisconsin.
Any tips and tricks or videos you recommend?
@@Hardwarehangouthaters gonna hate. Giving opinions on your video but haven’t done any home improvements themselves. 😉
New to this as well.. How'd u fly 2 flags..? Do I need dif/more hardware for the bottom flag..? Is 20ft'pole tall enough for the 2 flags.?