PVC can crack and split, but only say that in open pipe. Filled with concret
should help. I would be inclined to put about four half or five eights rebars
in it.. The plastic will be much easier to handle that is sure. You will need
to mount some all thread in the top to attach the box with.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Edward Przybylek
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:41 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
Hi Ron,
You're right about the big box stores not carrying large diameter metal
pipe. I called Home Depot and Lowes and the best they could do is a 6 foot
length of metal pipe. Both places suggested going to a plumbing supply
house. One gentleman suggested using a PVC pipe filled with concrete. He
said he replaced his mailbox post with PVC and it's working out really well.
Unless I hear some good reasons from the list not to take this approach, I'm
planning on using his idea. Thanks.
Take care,
Ed
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ron Yearns
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:46 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
I doubt if Home Depot or Lowes have anything that large. Plumbing supply
will sell only in 21 foot length. I would suggest a section of rigid
galvanized electric conduit that comes in ten foot sections. Costs less than
plumbing pipe. Because it is softer and made to bend, but with concrete in
it I don't think it will bend any.. Anyway you could dig your hole drive the
excess pipe down pass the bottom of the hole and get the height correct then
pour in the concrete without worrying about bracing it for level and such.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Lee A. Stone
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
that metal pipe you might also get at a local plumbing supply place. L
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Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 08:59:47AM -0400, Edward Przybylek wrote:
> Hi all,
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> Thanks for all the good information about mailbox posts. It sounds like
the
> way to go is a good steel post mounted in concrete. It also sounds like an
> electric jackhammer is a good tool for removing the old concrete. Does
> anyone know if places like Home Depot or Lowes carry 4-inch metal pipe? It
> appears my weekend is going to be taken up with the new mailbox post. Stop
> by if you're in the neighborhood. Bring old clothes. My wife, Vickie, says
> she'll provide all the food you can eat and there's a refrigerator full of
> beer in the basement. Who knows, we might even get to the mailbox post.
> Thanks, again, for all the information.
>
>
>
> Take care,
>
> Ed Przybylek
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