10' Megatree - Revision history

Rlbrinkman: /* Installation */

2020-04-22T04:59:02Z

Installation

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	Remove the Velcro® straps.		Remove the Velcro® straps.

	Sorting out each of the light strings, run both the plug and receptacle end of the light string under the irrigation tubing, proceeding ~~in a clockwise direction~~.		Sorting out each of the light strings, run both the plug and receptacle end of the light string under the irrigation tubing, proceeding around the circumference.
	Place weights on the irrigation tubing at intervals as you go to secure it in place.		Place weights on the irrigation tubing at intervals as you go to secure it in place.
	Surprisingly little securing is needed for the strings to stay in place for the season, usually about 3-4 weights should do it.		Surprisingly little securing is needed for the strings to stay in place for the season, usually about 3-4 weights should do it.

Rlbrinkman: /* Taking it down */

2020-03-31T17:41:28Z

Taking it down

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	Pull the strings out from under the irrigation tubing and cluster them around the EMT pipe.		Pull the strings out from under the irrigation tubing and cluster them around the EMT pipe.

	Being careful not to step on light bulbs on the ground, tie the light strings to the EMT pipe with Velcro® strips in ~~about three~~ places, to contain the tangle of wires.		Being careful not to step on light bulbs on the ground, tie the light strings to the EMT pipe with Velcro® strips in 3-4 places, to contain the tangle of wires.

	Lift the EMT pipe with light strings attached off of the T-post, remove the decoration from the top of the display if applicable/desired~~, and set aside~~.		Lift the EMT pipe with light strings attached off of the T-post, remove the decoration from the top of the display if applicable/desired.

	Remove the T-post, and if you used the [[Sleeves\|Sleeve]] option, place the Debris Protector into the PVC pipe.		Remove the T-post, and if you used the [[Sleeves\|Sleeve]] option, place the Debris Protector into the PVC pipe.

Rlbrinkman: /* Installation */

2020-03-31T00:33:10Z

Installation

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	Sorting out each of the light strings, run both the plug and receptacle end of the light string under the irrigation tubing, proceeding in a clockwise direction.		Sorting out each of the light strings, run both the plug and receptacle end of the light string under the irrigation tubing, proceeding in a clockwise direction.
	Place weights on the irrigation tubing at intervals as you go to secure it in place.		Place weights on the irrigation tubing at intervals as you go to secure it in place.
	Surprisingly little securing is needed for the strings to stay in place for the season, usually about 4 weights should do it.		Surprisingly little securing is needed for the strings to stay in place for the season, usually about 3-4 weights should do it.

	Your Megatree is now ready to plug in and display.		Your Megatree is now ready to plug in and display.

Rlbrinkman: /* Storage system construction */

2020-03-30T01:39:54Z

Storage system construction

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	Here's a [[10' Megatree Storage\|simple and compact way to store your Megatree(s)]].		Here's a [[10' Megatree Storage\|simple and compact way to store your Megatree(s)]].

	~~==Storage system construction==~~
	~~Here's my suggestion for a simple and compact way to store your Megatree(s).~~

	~~My garage is fairly typical.~~
	~~There is a two foot space between the ceiling track for my garage door and the wall of the garage.~~
	~~The joists in the ceiling are two feet apart.~~

	~~If you followed the instructions above you now have a "spare" 1 inch PVC pipe with coupling/cap on the end.~~
	~~If you're looking for a good Megatree storage idea, check out my suggestion here.~~
	~~That's where you will use the spare PVC pipe.~~

Rlbrinkman: /* Taking it down */

2020-03-30T01:38:54Z

Taking it down

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	Remove the T-post, and if you used the [[Sleeves\|Sleeve]] option, place the Debris Protector into the PVC pipe.		Remove the T-post, and if you used the [[Sleeves\|Sleeve]] option, place the Debris Protector into the PVC pipe.

	Store your ~~Megatree,~~ T-post and irrigation tubing ring as you have planned.		==Storage==
			Store your T-post and irrigation tubing ring as you have planned.

			Here's a [[10' Megatree Storage\|simple and compact way to store your Megatree(s)]].

	==Storage system construction==		==Storage system construction==

Rlbrinkman: /* Storage */

2020-03-30T01:23:08Z

Storage

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	</ul></div>		</ul></div>

	==~~Storage~~==		==Taking it down==
	Now your season has ended, and you're ready to store your Megatree.		Now your season has ended, and you're ready to store your Megatree.
	Unplug each light strand and insert the plug into its receptacle. This helps reduce tangling of the strands.		Unplug each light strand and insert the plug into its receptacle. This helps reduce tangling of the strands.
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	Store your Megatree, T-post and irrigation tubing ring as you have planned.		Store your Megatree, T-post and irrigation tubing ring as you have planned.
	~~BTW, if~~ you followed the instructions above you now have a "spare" 1 inch PVC pipe with coupling/cap on the end.
			==Storage system construction==
			Here's my suggestion for a simple and compact way to store your Megatree(s).

			My garage is fairly typical.
			There is a two foot space between the ceiling track for my garage door and the wall of the garage.
			The joists in the ceiling are two feet apart.

			If you followed the instructions above you now have a "spare" 1 inch PVC pipe with coupling/cap on the end.
	If you're looking for a good Megatree storage idea, check out my suggestion here.		If you're looking for a good Megatree storage idea, check out my suggestion here.
	That's where you will use the spare PVC pipe.		That's where you will use the spare PVC pipe.

Rlbrinkman: /* Installation */

2020-03-30T01:03:12Z

Installation

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	<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree EMT pipe onto post</center>]]</li>		<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree EMT pipe onto post</center>]]</li>
	</ul></div>		</ul></div>

	Find the plastic hook that you marked with the Sharpie® and orient it in the direction (e.g., North) you planned.		Find the plastic hook that you marked with the Sharpie® and orient it in the direction (e.g., North) you planned.
	Remove the Velcro® straps.		Remove the Velcro® straps.

Rlbrinkman: /* Installation */

2020-03-30T01:02:31Z

Installation

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	<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree EMT pipe onto post</center>]]</li>		<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree EMT pipe onto post</center>]]</li>
	</ul></div>		</ul></div>

	Find the plastic hook that you marked with the Sharpie® and orient it in the direction (e.g., North) you planned.		Find the plastic hook that you marked with the Sharpie® and orient it in the direction (e.g., North) you planned.
	Remove the Velcro® straps.		Remove the Velcro® straps.
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	<div><ul>		<div><ul>
	<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:anchored megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Anchored Megatree</center>]]</li>		<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:anchored megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Anchored Megatree. Stepping stones hold the tubing/strings in place. Control box is under the plastic tub.</center>]]</li>
	<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:four megatrees.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Four Megatrees in my yard</center>]]</li>		<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:four megatrees.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Four Megatrees in my yard</center>]]</li>
	</ul></div>		</ul></div>

Rlbrinkman: /* Installation */

2020-03-30T00:51:05Z

Installation

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	Your Megatree is now ready to plug in and display.		Your Megatree is now ready to plug in and display.

			<div><ul>
			<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:anchored megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Anchored Megatree</center>]]</li>
			<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:four megatrees.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Four Megatrees in my yard</center>]]</li>
			</ul></div>

	==Storage==		==Storage==

Rlbrinkman: /* Construction */

2020-03-30T00:36:20Z

Construction

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	* = You may want to put something such as a star on the top of the Megatree. If so, choose a coupling that slip fits onto the 1 inch PVC pipe on one end, and is threaded on the other end for attaching the decoration.		* = You may want to put something such as a star on the top of the Megatree. If so, choose a coupling that slip fits onto the 1 inch PVC pipe on one end, and is threaded on the other end for attaching the decoration.

	===Construction===		==Construction==
	Form the irrigation tubing into a circle, joining the ends with the coupling. The circle will be about 4 feet in diameter. Set aside.		Form the irrigation tubing into a circle, joining the ends with the coupling. The circle will be about 4 feet in diameter. Set aside.