how many feet of clothes line do you need to buy? is it easy to attach the line? can you attach the line AFTER the poles have been set into the ground
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And as a follow up, it will be a LOT easier to string the lines after they're in the ground. I wouldn't even try it the other way around.
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You need however much line for your distance between poles times 5. I have mine at least 30 or maybe 40 feet apart. I use 1"x2"x 8 ft pieces of lumber with notches cut in the end for line props and I used coated wire for the line. I have to snug up the lines periodically as well. I only put my line out when I use it. We installed a sleeve in cement and we just put it out when we need it and we cap the sleeves when not in use. Works great for us, and the heavy duty nature of these poles have been fabulous.
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We set our poles in cement about 30' apart and decided to only use the two outside lines and the middle line, so we only ran enough line for 3 lines instead of 5. The line we used was the plastic coated wire. The lines will have to be adjusted with usage. Just figure your distance between the poles you set and decide if you are using all 5 lines or like we did 3 lines and remember to add some extra line on the ends for attaching to the eye bolts. The line should be added after the posts are set firm in the cement in the ground. Hope you get your clotheslines up and enjoy some fresh air while hanging out your clothes or bringing them inside. We set our poles in cement about 30' apart and decided to only use the two outside lines and the middle line, so we only ran enough line for 3 lines instead of 5. The line we used was the plastic coated wire. The lines will have to be adjusted with usage. Just figure your distance between the poles you set and decide if you are using all 5 lines or like we did 3 lines and remember to add some extra line on the ends for attaching to the eye bolts. The line should be added after the posts are set firm in the cement in the ground. Hope you get your clotheslines up and enjoy some fresh air... » Read More We set our poles in cement about 30' apart and decided to only use the two outside lines and the middle line, so we only ran enough line for 3 lines instead of 5. The line we used was the plastic coated wire. The lines will have to be adjusted with usage. Just figure your distance between the poles you set and decide if you are using all 5 lines or like we did 3 lines and remember to add some extra line on the ends for attaching to the eye bolts. The line should be added after the posts are set firm in the cement in the ground. Hope you get your clotheslines up and enjoy some fresh air while hanging out your clothes or bringing them inside. « Show Less
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How far apart ate your clothes poles? If, for instance, 25 feet, then you will need more than 5*25 or 125 feet of line to string between the 5 hooks. Of course, you may choose to not string all 5 hooks on each pole. Absolutely! set the poles in the ground, measure the distance between them, purchase whatever amount of line you need and then string them. I also use a 1x2 about 8 feet long to lift tne line in the middle. That helps to expose the clothes a little better, and keeps the middle of the line from sinking and those clothes from touching the ground.Best of luck with your installation.Mike140513.1733 How far apart ate your clothes poles? If, for instance, 25 feet, then you will need more than 5*25 or 125 feet of line to string between the 5 hooks. Of course, you may choose to not string all 5 hooks on each pole. Absolutely! set the poles in the ground, measure the distance between them, purchase whatever amount of line you need and then string them. I also use a 1x2 about 8 feet long to lift tne line in the middle. That helps to expose the clothes a little better, and keeps the middle of the line from sinking and those clothes from touching the ground.Best of luck with your... » Read More How far apart ate your clothes poles? If, for instance, 25 feet, then you will need more than 5*25 or 125 feet of line to string between the 5 hooks. Of course, you may choose to not string all 5 hooks on each pole. Absolutely! set the poles in the ground, measure the distance between them, purchase whatever amount of line you need and then string them. I also use a 1x2 about 8 feet long to lift tne line in the middle. That helps to expose the clothes a little better, and keeps the middle of the line from sinking and those clothes from touching the ground.Best of luck with your installation.Mike140513.1733 « Show Less
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I installed the poles first to determine how far apart I could get before it was too far. My poles are set about 25' apart... I did end up purchasing some prop poles to keep the clothes from dragging on the ground. There are 5 lines attached to my crossbar. I also purchased turn buckles to insert into the lines to ease the tightening process, as you can't really get a good tight line with just the holes on the top crossbar...
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The pole comes in two peices. if you leave them apart without the attachment, just under four feet,. If you leave it together with attachment it will be a little over eight feet. Basicly it will be about four feet for storage. We had a tornado earlier this year and it did quit well to trim the higher branches that were broke. My main use was to use it for a fruit picker with a head I put on myself and it worked great. But it breaks down small enough to store quit easy.
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We tie ours up. For this you need something to anchor it to on either side, or else tent stakes to anchor it to the ground. I use a hang-anywhere clothes line tied to the fence in my backyard. The yard is narrow enough that it can stretch across the width, wrapping once around the center pole of the clothes rack in the middle of the yard. If I thread the rope/line through the top portion of the clothes rack so it can't slide up and down, the rack won't blow over even on a windy day.Sorry if this sounds complicated, but it is the most lightweight and portable solution suggested thus far. If lifting weights to secure it isn't possible, a sturdy rope/clothes line to tie it up be the ticket for you. We tie ours up. For this you need something to anchor it to on either side, or else tent stakes to anchor it to the ground. I use a hang-anywhere clothes line tied to the fence in my backyard. The yard is narrow enough that it can stretch across the width, wrapping once around the center pole of the clothes rack in the middle of the yard. If I thread the rope/line through the top portion of the clothes rack so it can't slide up and down, the rack won't blow over even on a windy day.Sorry if this sounds complicated, but it is the most lightweight and portable solution suggested... » Read More We tie ours up. For this you need something to anchor it to on either side, or else tent stakes to anchor it to the ground. I use a hang-anywhere clothes line tied to the fence in my backyard. The yard is narrow enough that it can stretch across the width, wrapping once around the center pole of the clothes rack in the middle of the yard. If I thread the rope/line through the top portion of the clothes rack so it can't slide up and down, the rack won't blow over even on a windy day.Sorry if this sounds complicated, but it is the most lightweight and portable solution suggested thus far. If lifting weights to secure it isn't possible, a sturdy rope/clothes line to tie it up be the ticket for you. « Show Less
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easy! Just attach the legs.. I have purchased 4 of them.. Very useful for many things. I will warn you to pay close attention to the position of the legs.. They are well marked and fit only as they are intended.
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I've had this line for almost a year and I love it. However I only use it when it's nice outside, we live in the north and I'm not about to stand in snow and hang clothes. So when it's not in use, I bring it in. I have had clothes out when it's windy and have never had an issue. It is very solid and I hang almost everything out on it, from sheets, blankets, rugs! It has many ways to adjust, so you can make it much lower if your laying rugs on the top. My only suggestion is to pour cement when you put the base in. It was SO wobbly if it's not and that's a pain, so I'd recommend finding a permanent spot and cementing it in. I've had this line for almost a year and I love it. However I only use it when it's nice outside, we live in the north and I'm not about to stand in snow and hang clothes. So when it's not in use, I bring it in. I have had clothes out when it's windy and have never had an issue. It is very solid and I hang almost everything out on it, from sheets, blankets, rugs! It has many ways to adjust, so you can make it much lower if your laying rugs on the top. My only suggestion is to pour cement when you put the base in. It was SO wobbly if it's not and that's a pain, so I'd recommend finding a... » Read More I've had this line for almost a year and I love it. However I only use it when it's nice outside, we live in the north and I'm not about to stand in snow and hang clothes. So when it's not in use, I bring it in. I have had clothes out when it's windy and have never had an issue. It is very solid and I hang almost everything out on it, from sheets, blankets, rugs! It has many ways to adjust, so you can make it much lower if your laying rugs on the top. My only suggestion is to pour cement when you put the base in. It was SO wobbly if it's not and that's a pain, so I'd recommend finding a permanent spot and cementing it in. « Show Less
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No. Ours is about 30 feet and even though we finally managed to get it really tight, it will still sag a little as you put clothes on it. So we got a clothes pole to prop it up in the middle. Also since it will stretch over time anyway, we needed to retighten it every few weeks, although this seems to have been an initial stretching period as the wire bedded in. Now it only needs to be restretched every couple of months. And this is with only 30 feet. To get a wire that didn't stretch it'd have to be at least twice as thick. I fitted a cheap ratchet device that allows the wire to be tightened a notch really easily, so adjusting it isn't really any big deal and it's still miles better than using a rope. No. Ours is about 30 feet and even though we finally managed to get it really tight, it will still sag a little as you put clothes on it. So we got a clothes pole to prop it up in the middle. Also since it will stretch over time anyway, we needed to retighten it every few weeks, although this seems to have been an initial stretching period as the wire bedded in. Now it only needs to be restretched every couple of months. And this is with only 30 feet. To get a wire that didn't stretch it'd have to be at least twice as thick. I fitted a cheap ratchet device that allows the wire to be... » Read More No. Ours is about 30 feet and even though we finally managed to get it really tight, it will still sag a little as you put clothes on it. So we got a clothes pole to prop it up in the middle. Also since it will stretch over time anyway, we needed to retighten it every few weeks, although this seems to have been an initial stretching period as the wire bedded in. Now it only needs to be restretched every couple of months. And this is with only 30 feet. To get a wire that didn't stretch it'd have to be at least twice as thick. I fitted a cheap ratchet device that allows the wire to be tightened a notch really easily, so adjusting it isn't really any big deal and it's still miles better than using a rope. « Show Less
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The other answers are very complete. The one thing I would add is that you are looking at just the pole. The clothesline part comes separately. Also I have had a tough time removing the clothesline part once it was mounted on the house but you really don't need to unless a line breaks as mine did then tangled with the others. So....as soon a a line breaks, CUT IT OFF!
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I use two 10' long 3/4" pieces of metal conduit from Home depot (Less than ten dollars) for poles. I use two U-Bolts (a buck each) on each pole (you could also use eye bolts if you want to drill) to attach the net and guy ropes (I use paracord for the guy ropes). To make it easy to put up, I got two three foot sections of 1" diameter PVC. I drive them in the ground about a foot and set the conduit (poles in them). Them I just stake the guy ropes and tighten the net. Total cost for the set up without a net is less than $20 and easy for one person to set up and take down.
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The measurement on the diagonal is 115 inches. At this length the ropes are stretched tight. I don't think I could get it to stretch to 125 inches. I must add that this is the best clothes line that we have ever found. We purchased one for ourselves and liked it so much that we purchased a second one for our rental. It is very well built and survives our 30 mph winds with no bending out of shape.
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No, it takes about 10 minutes to set up. There are 3 poles you need to insert but after you do it once its very easy and well worth it.
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It is six feet square and 84" tall. The height of the clothesline itself would be less. Some of the pole is underground and the center is higher than the height of the line itself...plus the line sags some.
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i used bamboo stakes approximately 6 feet long. drilled a hole near the top to thread the line through, cut the bottom end to a taper to make it go into the ground, bought metal stakes for the tie-down lines from ACE Hardware.
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Depending on how many pieces of clothing you hang on the lines the clothes tree might fall over. I would not put it in a bucket!
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Without going outside to measure...not tall enough...I have a 100' hose wrapped around it and no matter how tight I try and make the coils, the hose still drags on the ground. Wish it were taller so the grass could be cut under it with the hose on...now we have to pick it up and move it to cut the grass growing under it. If there is no grass where you plan to put it, the hose will still drag (if its 100') on the ground...your call if that is acceptable for you. I'm replacing it, don't like it...going back to a wall hanger type.
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the poles are not spiked and do not go into the ground at all. Each end of the net is fastened with tough nylon thread that gets stacked into the ground at two points about 6 feet out from the pole. Basically the net is held up by tension on the end threads. It works very well but does take up some space. Figure room for the net plus an additional 6 feet on each side.
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I have mine extended to about 25' It all depends on how much "extra line" there is, but I would say it could go another 25' however if you get too many clothes it will sag! I use mine in my basement (normal clothes line outside for summer) and if the end you pull out is against the sheet rock, you need to watch how you balance the clothes on the 5 lines or it will tip and gouge the sheet rock. I like mine! There are ways to tighten each line and if they break because of age, you can buy more to insert. Hope this helps!
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I hang mine from a tree limb sometimes and sometimes hang it from my clothesline. You can string a rope between two trees or post and hang it that way too. Maybe set it on top of a garbage can.