Main Index | Search | Register | Login | Who's Online | FAQ

Country Projects  :: Outdoor
Previous thread Previous   View all threads Index   Next thread Next   * Flat   Threaded Mode Threaded  
Related Links:
Pages: 1
idaho04
Member

Reged: 09/17/02
Posts: 81
Loc: Priest River, ID
Yard pole - how deep in the ground
      12/11/05 02:54 PM
Edit post Edit   Reply to this post Reply  

I need to install two yard lights in my homestead. My power comes underground so I am thinking about taking cedar tree and stick it in the ground. I have plenty cedars and the treated poles are way too expensive for me. Is there any guideline as how deep in the ground to go for a certain height? It will have to wait until thaw but I am thinking ahead already.

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Pat
Veteran Member

Reged: 09/15/02
Posts: 4904
Loc: SouthCentral Oklahoma
Re: Yard pole - how deep in the ground new [re: idaho04]
      12/11/05 03:53 PM
Edit post Edit   Reply to this post Reply  

idaho04, If you are talking about the Juniper tree oftencalled the eastern red cedar then consider that with all its branches intact and catching wind it didn't blow over when supported by its own roots. Also note that that the roots are pretty shallow albeit with a horizontal component. I have always been some amazed at how small the root system is for a big cedar. If you have a Phd, not the accademic appelation but a Post Hole Digger for your tractor or can borrow or rent one, you can dig a 3 ft deep or so hole in a few seconds. I think that would be enough for your purposes unless you want the light higher than 8 ft or so.

A good sourse of info is to consider how deep wooden power poles are burried vs their height. Your utility will share that info with you.

Pat

"I'm not from your planet, monkey boy!"


Edited by Pat (12/11/05 03:55 PM)

Post Extras: Print Post   Remind Me!   Notify Moderator  
Pages: 1

Previous thread Previous   View all threads Index   Next thread Next   * Flat   Threaded Mode Threaded  

Extra information
0 registered and 2 anonymous users are browsing this forum.

Moderators:  Muhammad, MikePA, Harv, JohnMiller3 

Permissions
      You cannot start new topics
      You cannot reply to topics
      HTML is disabled
      Markup is enabled
Jump to



TOP
CountryByNet.com is a ByNet Network Website
Reproduction of any part without written permission is strictly prohibited
Copyright 2008 CountryByNet.com :: User Agreement