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Rlbrinkman: /* Debris Protector */

2020-05-08T00:11:24Z

Debris Protector

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	===Debris Protector===		===Debris Protector===
	When not in use with a post inserted, debris can fall into the PVC pipe, filling up the hole. I addressed this problem during the off-season by placing a PVC cap on the end of a 12 inch long piece of 1 inch PVC pipe, then placing this assembly into the end of the 2½ inch PVC pipe. If desired, you can paint the cap with a color that matches your landscape to make it less noticeable. If you're worried about people tripping over the protruding cap you could fashion a flat plate over the end of the 1 inch PVC pipe; if you come up with a design, please share it for others to use.		When not in use with a post inserted, debris can fall into the PVC pipe, filling up the hole. I addressed this problem during the off-season by placing a PVC cap on the end of a 12 inch long piece of 1 inch PVC pipe, then placing this assembly into the end of the 2½ inch PVC pipe. If desired, you can paint the cap with a color that matches your landscape to make it less noticeable. If you're worried about people tripping over the protruding cap you could fashion a flat plate over the end of the 1 inch PVC pipe; if you come up with a design, please share it for others to use.

			[[image:Inserting debris protector.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Inserting debris protector into sleeve</center>]]

	==Deployment==		==Deployment==

Rlbrinkman: /* How I've Used Sleeves */

2020-05-05T19:46:55Z

How I've Used Sleeves

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	===Fenced LED Tree Array===		===Fenced LED Tree Array===
	The array consists of 4 foot [[Welded Wire Fence Displays\|welded wire fence]] to which I have attached eight LED "fairy light" trees. The first end is attached to a conveniently located light pole, and the other end is attached to a T-post that is inserted into a sleeve. Again, the T-post is simply turned upside down rather than remove the anchor plate.		The array consists of 3 foot [[Welded Wire Fence Displays\|welded wire fence]] to which I have attached eight LED "fairy light" trees. The first end is attached to a conveniently located light pole, and the other end is attached to a T-post that is inserted into a sleeve. Again, the T-post is simply turned upside down rather than remove the anchor plate.

	==Materials and Tools==		==Materials and Tools==

Rlbrinkman: /* How I've Used Sleeves */

2020-04-09T01:08:39Z

How I've Used Sleeves

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	===VUmeter===		===VUmeter===
	My VUmeter is 6 feet high and 16 inches wide. A single T-post is permanently attached to the back of the mounting board, then ~~slippped~~ into the sleeve each year.		My [[VUmeter\|VUmeter]] is 6 feet high and 16 inches wide. A single T-post is permanently attached to the back of the mounting board, then slipped into the sleeve each year.

	===Framed LED Tree Array===		===Framed LED Tree Array===
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	===Fenced LED Tree Array===		===Fenced LED Tree Array===
	The array consists of 4 foot welded wire fence to which I have attached eight LED "fairy light" trees. The first end is attached to a conveniently located light pole, and the other end is attached to a T-post that is inserted into a sleeve. Again, the T-post is simply turned upside down rather than remove the anchor plate.		The array consists of 4 foot [[Welded Wire Fence Displays\|welded wire fence]] to which I have attached eight LED "fairy light" trees. The first end is attached to a conveniently located light pole, and the other end is attached to a T-post that is inserted into a sleeve. Again, the T-post is simply turned upside down rather than remove the anchor plate.

	==Materials and Tools==		==Materials and Tools==

Rlbrinkman: /* How I've Used Sleeves */

2020-04-09T01:04:33Z

How I've Used Sleeves

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	==How I've Used Sleeves==		==How I've Used Sleeves==
	===Megatrees===		===Megatrees===
	My Megatrees consist of a 10 foot length of 1½ inch EMT pipe into which a standard T-post slips nicely. In the past I have driven T-posts into the ground, lifted the pipe (with light strings attached) 4½ feet into the air to insert over the end of the T-post, a task that gets more challenging each year.		My [[10' Megatree\|Megatrees]] consist of a 10 foot length of 1½ inch EMT pipe into which a standard T-post slips nicely. In the past I have driven T-posts into the ground, lifted the pipe (with light strings attached) 4½ feet into the air to insert over the end of the T-post, a task that gets more challenging each year.

	With the sleeves I've shortened the portion of the T-post that sticks above ground to 18 inches. The shorter length worked just fine, as there is little side force on the T-post. It's much easer to install the pipe over the shorter T-post.		With the sleeves I've shortened the portion of the T-post that sticks above ground to 18 inches. The shorter length worked just fine, as there is little side force on the T-post. It's much easer to install the pipe over the shorter T-post.

Rlbrinkman: /* Deployment */

2020-03-30T00:26:35Z

Deployment

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	Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the T-post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.		Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the T-post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.

	[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree pipe onto post</center>]]		[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree EMT pipe onto post</center>]]

Rlbrinkman: /* Materials and Tools */

2020-03-27T06:42:53Z

Materials and Tools

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	There are many options besides T-posts for mounting your displays~~. These include~~:		There are many options besides T-posts for mounting your displays, such as:
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	<li>A standard wooden closet pole/rod fits nicely inside a 1 ¼ inch PVC pipe</li>		<li>A standard wooden closet pole/rod fits nicely inside a 1 ¼ inch PVC pipe</li>

Rlbrinkman: /* PVC Sleeve */

2020-03-27T06:41:05Z

PVC Sleeve

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	===PVC Sleeve===		===PVC Sleeve===
	A hole is simply drilled in the ground and the PVC sleeve is slipped into place. We have compact clay soil in my area, so I found it useful to first drill a pilot hole with the sturdy 7/8 inch auger bit. Drill the pilot hole 18 inches deep, or as deep as your drill bit will permit. Then, CAREFULLY drill the finished hole 18 inches deep with the 1¾ inch auger bit. In my clay soil the bit would easily seize, and my power drill was strong enough to twist the relatively light shaft of the bit. No problem, I just hammered the shaft straight again then carefully drilled an inch or two at a time, pulling the bit up and cleaning the dirt from the flutes between each step. The 18 inch PVC pipe will then slip right in to the hole. I tamped the dirt around the PVC pipe a bit to help resist being pulled out when the post is removed.		A hole is simply drilled in the ground and the PVC sleeve is slipped into place. We have compact clay soil in my area, so I found it useful to first drill a pilot hole with the sturdy 7/8 inch auger bit. Drill the pilot hole 18 inches deep, or as deep as your drill bit will permit. Then, CAREFULLY drill the finished hole 18 inches deep with the 1¾ inch auger bit. In my clay soil the bit would easily seize, and my power drill was strong enough to twist the relatively light shaft of the bit. No problem, I just hammered the shaft straight again then carefully drilled an inch or two at a time, pulling the bit up and cleaning the dirt from the flutes between each step. The 18 inch PVC pipe will then slip right in to the hole. I tamped the dirt around the PVC pipe a bit to help resist being pulled out when the post is removed.

	~~[[image:bits and sleeve.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Auger bits and PVC sleeve</center>]] [[image:Sleeve Installation.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Drilling with auger</center>]]~~

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Rlbrinkman: /* PVC Sleeve */

2020-03-27T06:40:43Z

PVC Sleeve

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	[[image:bits and sleeve.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Auger bits and PVC sleeve</center>]] [[image:Sleeve Installation.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Drilling with auger</center>]]		[[image:bits and sleeve.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Auger bits and PVC sleeve</center>]] [[image:Sleeve Installation.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Drilling with auger</center>]]

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			<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:bits and sleeve.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Auger bits and PVC sleeve</center>]] </li>
			<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[image:Sleeve Installation.jpg\|frame\|none\|<center>Drilling with auger</center>]] </li>
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	===Post===		===Post===

Rlbrinkman: /* Deployment */

2020-03-27T05:47:12Z

Deployment

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	Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the T-post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.		Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the T-post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.

	[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree on post</center>]]		[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree pipe onto post</center>]]

Rlbrinkman: /* Deployment */

2020-03-27T05:46:26Z

Deployment

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	==Deployment==		==Deployment==
	Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.		Each year remove the Debris Protector and insert the post into the PVC sleeve, then proceed with attaching the display to the post. In the case of Megatrees, 18 inches of the T-post goes inside the PVC sleeve and 18 inches projects above ground. Slip the Megatree's EMT pipe over the above-ground portion as shown below and the Megatree will remain freestanding.

	[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree on post</center>]]		[[image:installing megatree.jpg\|frame\|left\|<center>Installing Megatree on post</center>]]