umbrella tubes

Date 09-06-2009 04:00

i used to use 5 inch, but get a threaded cap regardless of what u do, i tried the slip on cap it was a pain to get off but its all they had

By allen white 2 (**)

Date 09-06-2009 04:17

yeah thats what i was wanting to find is 5" but i think it is going to take some hunting to find it

By Cactusthewelder (*****)

Date 09-06-2009 13:59 Edited 09-06-2009 14:01

5" is the perfect size. However it is near impossible to find. THEY DO MAKE IT ! It can be ordered but it is hard to order such a small amount. I have also used 6" thin wall. It has a smaller OD but it tends to warp over time.Also remember this, If you use standard 6" you will be able to store a couple of 4' Levels also.

By FixaLinc (****)

Date 09-06-2009 05:28

Several places have the conduit carrier kits with ready made doors and mounting brackets for 6" PVC.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200329433_200329433

By tighand430 (***)

Date 09-06-2009 05:36

I'm using 6" thin pvc, the kind with the flare-out on the end for inserting another piece, with a glue-on cap on one end and threaded plug on the big end.

By allen white 2 (**)

Date 09-06-2009 14:28

thanks a lot for the info guys i really appreciate it

By Cumminsguy71 (*****)

Date 09-07-2009 15:28

I bought a piece of 6" pvc from the home center with a cap for one end and a threaded cap and plug for the other end. The umbrella I have would not have fit in a 5" tube, it's something like 7' 6" I think. Darn pvc cost me more than the stinkin' umbrella...had to buy a 10' piece of 6" so I could use 4'.

By allen white 2 (**)

Date 09-07-2009 16:05

yeah i know what you mean there i paid $30 for my umbrella new and the pipe,cap,threaded cap and plug will be about $65 luckily i know some plumber friends im gonna see if they have some scrap pieces

By Cumminsguy71 (*****)

Date 09-07-2009 16:59

I was all over jobsites and looked like a thief in the night, my eyes were patrolling the site looking for scrap pipe I could nab up!! Did not find any though, I think $65 was about right for what I got. $16 for the threaded cap adapter, $6 for the threaded cap, $10 for the end cap and $25 maybe for the pipe? Plus Uncle sams bit...

By FixaLinc (****)

Date 09-07-2009 18:30

Just remember the PVC will keep most everything cleaner in it and not corrode or oxidize. You can use thin wall aluminum irrigation pipe if can find it but anything riding in it for long will get black gray oxidation all over it.

By raftergwelding (*****)

Date 09-08-2009 17:38

i was using a piece of 8'' but cantcarry it anymore now that i reconfigured my truck. the piece i got was free so i couldnt be picky

By allen white 2 (**)

Date 09-10-2009 00:58

Well i dont know if any of you would be interested in this for the next time you look for material to make a tube.
I came across a piece of 6" sch 80 mainline pipe its the green pvc pipe that you see in new housing developments. Anyhow i came across a piece on a jobsite (for free always good) and i had to go to a specialty store to get the fittings for it because of its size and actually saved about $15 just on fittings and not buying pipe saved me about $25-$30. Only thing you might not like about it is that the wall is over 1/2" thick but should be protective. If you can find find pipe easily like that i thought that might save you a little.