Re: extending metal poles for fencing

on 8/31/2007 4:10 PM cc said the following:
On Aug 31, 11:13 am, Father Haskell <fatherhask...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Aug 31, 10:05 am, Joe <jbob...@xxxxxxx> wrote:

On Aug 31, 7:51 am, "David Martel" <marte...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
<snip>
several feet of pole with an
outer diameter slightly less then the inner diameter of the existing pole
could be epoxied in to connect the pole with it's extension. Welding might
be a better solution than epoxy.
Welding must be followed by a zinc-rich paint to avoid rusting. Epoxy
wouls eliminate that step. HTH
Welding galvanized steel creates toxic fumes. Don't want to
try if you're a beginner.

so it sounds like the only real way to do this is to pull and replace
with longer poles..if 7-8 feet above grade how much should be buried?


Only if they don't make a screw-on type pole coupler, like with metal electrical conduit.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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