[Tropicalcats]

I need a stiffer flagpole.
I just finished installing a 25 foot sectional flagpole. I carefully dug the hole to size filled with concrete and made sure that the ground sleeve was level and straight up and down. my problem is this.
Once all sections are in place the flagpole just seems a little sloppy and has a slight lean as the pole goes up. It appears to me that the sloppiness in the pole is because of the joints at the sections.
Would it be possible to install a pipe with in the flagpole? Would that work?
I have about 1 1/2 inches of interior room in the sections. What would be Good to use that would make the pole more rigid. PVC ? galvanized steel ?
I appreciate the help

 

[chandler48]

You didn't say "what" you used for the flagpole, but depending on the height, a single pole of 2 or 3" galvanized steel would be my choice. Putting it together with joints does cause wobble problems. How tall is the pole?

 

[Tropicalcats]

You didn't say "what" you used for the flagpole, but depending on the height, a single pole of 2 or 3" galvanized steel would be my choice. Putting it together with joints does cause wobble problems. How tall is the pole?

Sorry it is 2 inch galvanize steel and the poll is 25 feet

 

[Nealtw]

Sorry it is 2 inch galvanize steel and the poll is 25 feet

So this just sits on a lose hole in the concrete?

 

[mathmonger]

I'd try some teflon tape to lubricate the threads. That might let you screw it together tighter?

If that doesn't work, maybe a thread locking compound?

If that doesn't work, how about a beefier coupling?

Do you want to keep it in sections or make it permanent? Maybe solder it.

 

[SPS-1]

Would it be possible to install a pipe with in the flagpole? Would that work?
I have about 1 1/2 inches of interior room in the sections.

I don't think so. What gives it stiffness is diameter.

 

[Yodaman]

It sucks having to re-engineer MFG's junk. You didn't say how the sections fit together, slip joints or threaded? A single rigid length would be my first choice.


Honestly, it seems like one of those issues where you spend a lot of time and extra cash, only to achieve lack-luster results.

 

[Tropicalcats]

I purchased this 25 foot pole
It does not screw in sections but they just slide onto the next section
https://oldgloryflagpole.com/sale-page1

 

[Yodaman]

I appreciate your support to the veteran owners. But wow, looking at their pics, all of the shots of their sectional poles seem to be leaning a bit at the top.

I guess you could make a custom wooden stiffener to drive in at each section.

Have a wood lathe and a lot of patience? I am sure each section would require a different size.

Maybe go back and ask to exchange for the telescoping?

 

[SPS-1]

Sorry it is 2 inch galvanize steel and the poll is 25 feet

Steel or aluminum? The link seems to only discuss aluminum poles.

 

[SPS-1]

If there is movement in the joints, you could coat them with PL Premium before putting them together. PL Premium expands as it cures, so you should get a tight fit, and is reasonably stiff. But that flagpole isn't ever going to come apart again.

 

[lenaitch]

As an aside, the link advertises that their poles can handle multiple flags and show the US national flag flown with others. Is that acceptable protocol in the US (it isn't here)?

 

[Oso954]

Yes, if you follow the rules.
This is legal, although they could have provided a bit more space between the flags.

 

[Tropicalcats]

As an aside, the link advertises that their poles can handle multiple flags and show the US national flag flown with others. Is that acceptable protocol in the US (it isn't here)?

https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf

Section 7 Position and manner of display

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml...0LXNlY3Rpb242|||0|false|prelim&edition=prelim

 

[Tropicalcats]

Steel or aluminum? The link seems to only discuss aluminum poles.

Sorry it is aluminum.

So what if I put a more rigid piece in of galvanized fence post inside ?

 

[huesmann]

I saw the thread title and was thinking that many of us would probably like a stiffer flagpole.

 

[Bondo]

Sorry it is aluminum.

So what if I put a more rigid piece in of galvanized fence post inside ?

Ayuh,..... As noted before, Inside don't really help, structurally,.....

Seems to be a product that I won't be buyin',.....
Besides, I prefer a flagpole base, 'n the flagpole bolted to the base,.....

 

[ajaye]

it happens as you get older........ :devil3:

I need a stiffer flagpole.
I appreciate the help

 

[P C D]

Your problem is play in the joints, not lack of stiffness (the lateral loads on light-weight flag poles are minimal.) I would try to make the joints tighter with tape between the two sections, or maybe plumber's putty.
Flag rules only apply to government buildings; in your own property you can fly whatever flag you want, per the First Amendment.

 

[joecaption]

Is there a cap on the top of the pole?
If so remove it and drop in a couple of Viagra's, works for me.
Closet pole inside the pipe may work.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Search/...t-closet+pole?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5