2 Inch galvanized fence post ,, where?

I tried getting a 2" fence post myself and what they call 2" is actually 1 7/8" OD. What I ended up doing was going with the 1 7/8" and then wrapping some galvanized flashing around the top. It wasn't easy and I had to be careful cutting the flashing (make sure to wear gloves.) But it works and has been solid for over a year.

 

If I was going to do it again I'd go with this option. Seems highly likely it's truly 2" OD.

 

Somehow my original post looked like a quote. No idea how that happened.

The one I bought from Solid Signal works great, and has been in place in our Southwest Florida humidity for several years. I cemented it into the ground, and also used two brackets to attach the mast to the side of the house just below the Slimline dish. It has been rock solid ever since, despite at least two tropical storms.

 

You might try Habitat For Humanity or some other recycling place. They always have something you just can't do without.

 

Solid signal has their terminology wrong in the listing but it is what is required to mount the Slimline Dishes.

Tubing is measured by the OD and a wall thickness. Solid signal is 2" OD tubing with an 18 gage wall.

Pipe is theoretically measured on the ID using STD weight.
A 1-1/2" pipe is 1.900" OD. A 2" pipe is 2.375" OD. This is why you have such a hard time finding it. It is possible to find some Aluminized exhaust pipe ( which is really tubing ) at a local muffler shop.

If I were installing one I would want the galvanized one like Solid Signal has.

 

for some reason this seems to be a "weird" size and home improvement stores tend not to carry it. Best place to try is a fence or muffler shops

 

I believe if you find Conduit with the proper OD that the wall thickness will not be enough to support the dish in any kind of wind blowing.

 

That would certainly make a big difference for sure.

 

In northern areas, the pipes can get water in them and then freeze when it turns cold. This can damage the pipe. I always fill the pipe with concrete to prevent that.


IANMTU:

saw a DirecTV installer use a pipe that was too small for a KaKu and used Bishop tape to make the pipe large enough. The results were VERY predictable. Pixellation and macroblocking in a couple of weeks.

 

If you had to use a 1-1/2" pipe ( 1.900" OD ), a good filler is something called "Shim Stock". It is usually brass or stainless steel and comes in a roll. They have several thicknesses available. Lots of Auto Parts stores carry this material.

 

A couple of years ago I relocated my dish from the roof to the ground.
I used a leftover corner fence post which was not quite 2" OD.
I did the aluminum flashing wrap to bring it to 2: (2 wraps did it)
It has been solid since.

 

Get 2" muffler pipe at Napa or a local auto parts store.
Surprised no one else has mentioned it.

 

Perfect-10

 

Get 2" muffler pipe at Napa or a local auto parts store.
Surprised no one else has mentioned it.
see post #8 :righton:

 

Excellent,
thanks for the update. The thicker wall will be stronger and the aluminized will resist rust longer.