What Do You Do If You Break A Tent Pole?

The easiest and quickest way to fix a broken pole is with a pole repair sleeve. Also called a splint, this short tube is often provided with your tent. If not, buy one and pack it with you. A good pole repair sleeve is just slightly larger in diameter than your pole so that it doesn’t move around too much.

What causes tent poles to break?

Causes range from strong winds to poles weakened by age to cheap materials—and sometimes, it’s just plain old wear and tear. If this happens to you, there’s no need to panic—you’ll just have to get a little crafty in order to make it through the night.

How do you replace a pole?

Steps to replacing a utility pole

1. Assess the situation. The cooperative is notified of a broken pole.
2. Secure the scene and call in a crew. If the pole needs to be replaced, the lineworkers on the scene will first make sure the scene is safe.
3. Obtain supplies and tools.
4. Replace the damaged pole.

Can you fix a broken tent pole?

The easiest and quickest way to fix a broken pole is with a pole repair sleeve. Also called a splint, this short tube is often provided with your tent. If not, buy one and pack it with you. A good pole repair sleeve is just slightly larger in diameter than your pole so that it doesn’t move around too much.

How long should a shock cord be on a tent pole?

1. Cut a new length of shock cord that is 70% the length of your pole. We recommend heating the ends of the cord to seal them so that the cord won’t fray inside your pole.

Can I cut a fiberglass tent pole?

Mark the length of the old pole next to the new pole. Hold the new pole firmly and very slowly cut the pole to size making sure not to tear the fibers . WEAR A MASK WHEN WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS .

How long does it take to replace a utility pole?

How long does it take to replace a pole? Estimates vary greatly depending on the location and complexity of the replacement. General estimates range from 8 to 18 worker hours for a low-difficulty replacement and 20 to 75 worker hours for a high-difficulty replacement.

How do you replace an electric pole?

Visit your nearest electricity Dept. Office, put up your application, they will make a survey, estimate & you have to pay the estimate cost for shifting then they will shift the pole.

How long does it take to fix a pole fire?

The installation of extension bars and the wire moving takes 2–4 hours per pole. Then, a week or two later, a different crew digs a new hole and puts a new pole in the ground right next to the old one. New crossarms and insulators are installed on the new pole. This process takes 3–4 hours.

How do you reshape a bent metal?

Heat the bent metal until it turns a dull red. Move the torch across the buckled area keeping the metal hot. Now with a smooth-face hammer (any style, 20-24 oz is best) begin tapping the bent metal back into shape. Start with light blows until you get a sense of how the metal is reacting to the hammer strikes.

How much does it cost to stretch a shock cord for a tent pole?

You will need 1/8” thick shock cord and about 1-2 ft. longer than the length of the entire pole for each pole (if you have a 10ft pole get about 12ft, some say a ¾ 1. ratio might be better). Remove the end tip, and the shock cord will be tied in a knot (either on a washer or on the end tip of the pole).