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what is the outside diameter of steel post in Baja

Dianamo - 9-21-2009 at 11:30 AM

Does anyone know the outside diameter of the galvanized steel poles that are sold in Baja? I am looking for 2"OD poles to fit inside fittings I would bring from the states.

I plan to erect a large canopy over my RV and I don't want to carry the poles down.

DENNIS - 9-21-2009 at 11:45 AM

Sounds like a steel fence post. Home Depot should have them and, if not, there are chain-link fence companys in Ensenada. One I know of is on HWY 1, two miles south of HD, across from the Air Base, next to Del Rio lumber yard.

Dianamo - 9-22-2009 at 09:41 AM

I have searched HomeDepot.com.mx, but I'm unable to identify specific products. I found the US supplier of Home Depot's galvanized steel poles and located the specs. Does anyone have any idea if the same specs would be used MX?

My property is near Los Barrilles, so I would like to find something way further south than Ensenada.

Please help if you know anything about galvanized steel posts in MX.

DENNIS - 9-22-2009 at 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by Dianamo
Does anyone have any idea if the same specs would be used MX?



It's still pretty much metric down here, if that's what you mean.

comitan - 9-22-2009 at 09:55 AM

Metalum in La Paz will have just about any size you want.

mtgoat666 - 9-22-2009 at 11:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dianamo
Does anyone know the outside diameter of the galvanized steel poles that are sold in Baja? I am looking for 2"OD poles to fit inside fittings I would bring from the states.

I plan to erect a large canopy over my RV and I don't want to carry the poles down.


try calling the store where you plan to buy the posts.

vandenberg - 9-22-2009 at 11:41 AM

Diana

The galvanized post here on the golfcourse are 17/8"OD.
This should be a standard size and likely as close to an exact 2 inch as you'll come.

And they should be pretty much available in all major towns.

[Edited on 9-22-2009 by vandenberg]

DENNIS - 9-22-2009 at 11:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666

try calling the store where you plan to buy the posts.



I think that's what she's trying to establish...where.

Thanks for all the input

Dianamo - 9-23-2009 at 09:19 AM

I appreciate everyone's help.

If I can't get what I need in Los Barrilles, I will try Comitan's suggestion at Metalum in LaPaz. FYI here is their website: www.metalum.com.mx/donde.html.

Thanks, Comitan, hope you are well!

DianaMo