OzarkChris
Gold Member
This might sound a bit strange since most of the replies seem to be based around telephone type poles, but my 25' flagpole & 20' weather station pole are all made with galvanized pipe (like the HD stuff they use on the top run of chain link fences, I've seen it up to 30+' long, 1 1/4ish dia and thick enough guage to thread if needed). Be sure to check guage if you buy @ box stores, that pipe can be extremely thin at times. Used to be cheap - but I still find it laying on the side of roads - but I'm sure post covid it's probably up there in price now. But if you can find some, it will definitely fit the bill for some solar lights.I purchased some solar LED 300W street lights to place along my driveway. What I did not think of was how to get a post to mount them to. I saw some Youtube videos where people tried 4x4 posts and they said that a 16' 4x4 stuck 3' into the ground with concrete swayed like the dickens in wind with these lights mounted.
I have tried Amazon and Google to find say 12'-18' steel posts, but my fail has been consistent and enduring.
Do any of you folks have an idea for an affordable and functional street light posts?
The lights I ordered:
300W Solar Street Light, 2 Light Set Motion Sensor Dusk to Dawn 15000LM Solar Lights Outdoor with Remote Control
I've used so much of that pipe 'round here for all kinds of things because it seems more & more folks are pulling any chain link out of their yards and replacing with all kinds of strange fencing.
If this doesn't appeal to you, I do agree with most here saying to check marketplace, Craig's list, power company, etc, etc.
One more thought. Have you thought of using something like used drill pipe, water pipe (2-3") or even I-beam? Check your local recycle yard you might get it for scrap pricing.