May 27, 2013 #1 nuttyzoomzoom Senior Member Joined Mar 5, 2013 Posts 125 Location Metro St. Louis So I want to make one. ((see pic)) It's pretty much a no-brainer, but not sure if 1 1/4" pipe for the straight piece is the right size? Attachments PVC lampost2.jpg 156.4 KB · Views: 120
So I want to make one. ((see pic)) It's pretty much a no-brainer, but not sure if 1 1/4" pipe for the straight piece is the right size?
May 27, 2013 #2 Ernie n Tara Senior Member Joined May 16, 2009 Posts 4,316 Location Ft Myers, FL Looks like 1-1/2 to me, but I think I'd use 2 inch. PVC is quite flexible. Ernie
May 27, 2013 #3 Ned Senior Member Joined Feb 1, 2005 Posts 24,815 Location USA Use schedule 80 PVC pipe for the thicker wall.
May 27, 2013 #4 OP OP nuttyzoomzoom Senior Member Joined Mar 5, 2013 Posts 125 Location Metro St. Louis I wondered about 2" but wasn't sure it wasn't too big. I'll make certain I get a big enough solar light for the top. Schedule 80.
I wondered about 2" but wasn't sure it wasn't too big. I'll make certain I get a big enough solar light for the top. Schedule 80.
May 27, 2013 #5 KJ kjansen Senior Member Joined May 19, 2011 Posts 1,360 Location Alexandria, Mn Agree with both Ernie and Ned. Looks like 1 1/2 inch but would go 2 inch schedule 80 for strength. Nice Idea!
Agree with both Ernie and Ned. Looks like 1 1/2 inch but would go 2 inch schedule 80 for strength. Nice Idea!