The Original O'l Farts Club.

[Gray Wolf]

Walt could probably shoot it off the top with his crossbow. Maybe use a longer bolt that allowed a tennis ball for a tip?

 

[SubGirl]

@SubGirl Subbie Dear -- Puttin' my Enkingeer hat on... A guy in a bucket would not solve your problem, only the single instance of the problem occurring. <-- e.g. the flag can get inna same predicament tomorrow.

Your problem was first noted several centuries ago by flag flyers.

The solution is at once a PITA and... well, sorta necessary. It presents thisaway:

Your expense just to have sumbody unhook it (just once) will be an order of magnitude greater than a permanent fixeroo.

Build this $25 rig for the bottom and you have access to the top forever and ever, Amen:
View attachment 18960752 The top bolt is never removed. That's the pivot.

PS: Try to be neater than this example. Now you have permanent access in just a minute or so.

Still don think it will clear the top with the way it is hooked up there tho

 

[jokerman]

Wish I was a neighbor @SubGirl I'd climb it for you and replace the hardware

I just wish I was her neighbor!

 

[jokerman]

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I could picture you saying that

 

[jokerman]

Yes pvc is a good idea too. If I can’t get the firemen to help, I’ll stop at the hardware store on the way home and pick some up.

home depot dont glue couplings and return! Tell home depot I said itwas ok! 1/2 pvc was $22 a stick used to be 13 for a hundred feet and you need a bigger size

 

[SubGirl]

Yes it could be returned. Since it would still be useable. If it works, I may just break it down and store it in the overhead in case it happens again. If it doesn’t, maybe return it as I have no use for it now…. You think 1/2” will be strong enough?

 

[Gray Wolf]

Yes it could be returned. Since it would still be useable. If it works, I may just break it down and store it in the overhead in case it happens again. If it doesn’t, maybe return it as I have no use for it now…. You think 1/2” will be strong enough?

1/2" Schedule 40 PVC is stiff enough for a column load, but pretty whippy with a side load thirty feet long. Bigger would be stiffer, as would a heavier schedule. Whichever is cheaper.

 

[Gray Wolf]

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That is exactly how young men get in trouble.............

 

[SubGirl]

1/2" Schedule 40 PVC is stiff enough for a column load, but pretty whippy with a side load thirty feet long. Bigger would be stiffer, as would a heavier schedule. Whichever is cheaper.

I was thinking 3/4 would be better to get less bend at such a long length

 

[Gray Wolf]

Still don think it will clear the top with the way it is hooked up there tho
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Is that pole close enough that the flag reaches the wires?

They appear to be a house run which would be 240V single phase.

 

[SubGirl]

Is that pole close enough that the flag reaches the wires? They appear to be a house run which would be 240V single phase.

No the flag can’t reach the wires I guess it must be 6-8 ft because my flag is 6 ft long and has never come close to touching it. It looks closer in the pic

 

[Gypsy Nirvana]

Ahh - Pole Vaulting - maybe get some guy who is as good - as these guys are bad at it ?

 

[jokerman]

Yes it could be returned. Since it would still be useable. If it works, I may just break it down and store it in the overhead in case it happens again. If it doesn’t, maybe return it as I have no use for it now…. You think 1/2” will be strong enough?

no too floppy
I would try 1 inch and also when you do it let the pipe sit outside for anight and get really cold to help in added stiffness . Sad to say that trick works good only for pvc in my past experience

 

[giggy]

morning everybody, i go back under the knife next friday. he is going to have to clean it out and replace the plastic parts. not looking forward to it but want it to be over with.

 

[Gray Wolf]

I was thinking 3/4 would be better to get less bend at such a long length

Certainly stiffer and easy enough to check out in the store.

 

[Gray Wolf]

morning everybody, i go back under the knife next friday. he is going to have to clean it out and replace the plastic parts. not looking forward to it but want it to be over with.

Commiseration brother! May it be the last!

I had the UHMW wear pad replaced in my left knee two years ago, but my right knee wear pad will ostensibly outlast me.

 

[Gray Wolf]

no too floppy
I would try 1 inch and also when you do it let the pipe sit outside for anight and get really cold to help in added stiffness . Sad to say that trick works good only for pvc in my past experience

Hee, hee, hee, it takes a village! Collective brainstorming comes to the fair maiden's rescue again!

 

[Janborrego]

wtf!

how come I cannot upload a photo now?

It has its moments

 

[oldfogey8]

@SubGirl Voluntary FD? If you go with @oldfogey8 's brilliant idea, an elbow may be helpful.

I’d use both arms not just an elbow…

 

[Janborrego]

Noticed this on some of the lower fan leaves on the TK/LB. Looks like a calcium deficiency......WTF.....I give her 7 1/2 mil of cal/mag and one tsp of epsom salt every time I water and feed. Strange.

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Some are just heavy feeders