TC Leahy - I use 3' precut length rebar that you can find at Home Depot. I usually hammer these about 1' into the ground and leave 2' above ground to slide the PVC over. The PVC are the standard precut lengths you find at Home Depot's, Lowes, etc. I believe they are 10'
sounds like you used to stiff of a PVC. It needs to be 1/2" irrigation PVC. It could be your PVC was old and brittle too. Newer PVC works better. Let me know if you have any further questions
correction. I believe the PVC pipe is the 10' lengths (whatever the standard cuts are at Home Depot. Sorry, I am not near the PVC pipe to check lenth, but it it is the precut lengths that you find at Home Depot, Lowes, etc)
I meant o post a video of the final product last year, but I ended up doing home renovations and did not decorate. If I remember, I will try to take a video this year. I currently don't have a video of the at night final product.
i used 10' lengths for the 1/2" pvc. rebar can be any thickness as long as the pvc pipe fits over the top. i would have the lengths of the rebar at 2.5' (1' below ground for support)
Im definitely doing this this years but wouldn't it be easier to just put the lights on, and secure with zip ties or hot glue even, BEFORE putting the arch up, like before putting it onto the rebar anchors? Then they also won't slide down the pvc pipe over the next month. Or is there a specific reason why not?
I believe that it is just personal preference. I keep them separate so that I can disassemble everything easily without the need to cut zip ties and stuff. The lights take just a few minutes to put on and once on I have not dealt with them slipping down. Your method totally works too.
It will sway, but nothing that makes it dangerous and it stands well enough that it won't hit anyone walking down the sidewalk. We get pretty strong winds here and we have never had a major issue.
TC Leahy Each arch is composed of two pieces of 1/2" PVC pipe that you can get at Home Depot (10' length's I believe). The rebar is whatever size you think will be adequate. I used 3' lengths that are hammered into the ground 1'. These were precut pieces that I bought at Home Depot. I would probably recommend using at least 3/8" rebar.
@@Kleman09 the only reason I said that is because with the experience I've had with the led lights my light bill got higher why I don't know but it did go figure
I live in California so i don't know how they handle in extreme temps. My pvc (if stored in garage after Christmas) last about 5 years before I need to replace them due to getting brittle
Just glad he didn't run that rebar through a water line, gas line, or buried electrical cable. "Call before you dig" is a serious thing, particularly when driving rebar in the ground within 25 feet of the street.
Only driving the rebar about 12". Most utilities are deeper than this. The only real concern would be irrigation, but I installed them so i knew where to avoid. If there is a concern of shallow utilities then yes, have the property surveyed to mark lines.
Did you solve the problem? They will snap if you are using old and brittle pvc pipe. I use 1/2" white irrigation pipe that I got at Home Depot. It is pretty flexible and shouldn't snap
You need “flexible” pvc pipe. There is a difference! Great job, excellent idea!!!
TC Leahy - I use 3' precut length rebar that you can find at Home Depot. I usually hammer these about 1' into the ground and leave 2' above ground to slide the PVC over. The PVC are the standard precut lengths you find at Home Depot's, Lowes, etc. I believe they are 10'
Awesome and your little helpers are adorable princesses
I made two today and it looks beautiful
thank you for this video! such a great idea and so easy!
Thank you for making this video!
Awesome job dude!!
sounds like you used to stiff of a PVC. It needs to be 1/2" irrigation PVC. It could be your PVC was old and brittle too. Newer PVC works better. Let me know if you have any further questions
correction. I believe the PVC pipe is the 10' lengths (whatever the standard cuts are at Home Depot. Sorry, I am not near the PVC pipe to check lenth, but it it is the precut lengths that you find at Home Depot, Lowes, etc)
Awe I wanted to see the arch final product??
Hi Rickie. I used the LED boxed lights (I believe 50 count) that you can get at Walmart for about $5.00 per box. I used 2 boxes per arch.
Love this video can you please show it finished? Many thank I am doing this; this year.
I meant o post a video of the final product last year, but I ended up doing home renovations and did not decorate. If I remember, I will try to take a video this year. I currently don't have a video of the at night final product.
Great job
like how you did that gonna follow your method next year but buy my lights this year when they go on sale
How long PVC did you use?
Question - how long does the PVC pipe have to be, and how thick and long should the rebars be?
i used 10' lengths for the 1/2" pvc. rebar can be any thickness as long as the pvc pipe fits over the top. i would have the lengths of the rebar at 2.5' (1' below ground for support)
How long of a pieces do you need
Im definitely doing this this years but wouldn't it be easier to just put the lights on, and secure with zip ties or hot glue even, BEFORE putting the arch up, like before putting it onto the rebar anchors? Then they also won't slide down the pvc pipe over the next month. Or is there a specific reason why not?
I believe that it is just personal preference. I keep them separate so that I can disassemble everything easily without the need to cut zip ties and stuff. The lights take just a few minutes to put on and once on I have not dealt with them slipping down. Your method totally works too.
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there are no after pics unfortunately. I can post some this year, but that is a few weeks away.
What about if it really windy, does it wobble?
It will sway, but nothing that makes it dangerous and it stands well enough that it won't hit anyone walking down the sidewalk. We get pretty strong winds here and we have never had a major issue.
that helped alot...do u remember the length of pvc you used?
I believe they are 10' lengths. The standard cuts at Home Depot
@@matthewfindley1145 thx...that helps...excited...have wanted to do this for years
I'm trying it now but I keep breaking the couplings when trying to bend the pvc
Were you able to complete the arch?
can this arch be used with balloons? Seems easy to do a balloon arch for summer party
Absolutely. They can be used for all kinds of things. Sorry for the late reply.
is it just 2 pieces of half inch pvc attached in middle by cupling
yes. I just use the standard length 1/2" pvc lengths from Home Depot and use 1 coupling.
Great i like it go to make it
This is good, however, improvements to be made: use white insulated lights and you can wound the lights first on the ground to make things easier.
love it
How long was each section of 1/2" PVC pipe? Is the rebar a standard size or did you pick a specific length? Thanks.
TC Leahy Each arch is composed of two pieces of 1/2" PVC pipe that you can get at Home Depot (10' length's I believe). The rebar is whatever size you think will be adequate. I used 3' lengths that are hammered into the ground 1'. These were precut pieces that I bought at Home Depot. I would probably recommend using at least 3/8" rebar.
How many lights did you use to light one arch
Do I need to glue the coupling on the pvc pipes or will it hold without glue or pvc cement?
I don't glue them. This way I can take apart the pvc pipe to reuse for next year. Makes it easier for storing. You can glue if you prefer it that way
You are right on three strings max on regular Christmas lights which I prefer because the led lights use a whole lot more electricity
Led lights are supposed to use much less electricity than traditional lights. They are also much brighter.
@@Kleman09 the only reason I said that is because with the experience I've had with the led lights my light bill got higher why I don't know but it did go figure
Your rebar is too short. A longer once will add stability to the arch overall.
Did you cut the 1/2” pvc pipes into a specific length before connecting them together? or just used and connected them as 10 ft long each?
Thanks for recommendations no use tho lol
When it’s cold outside it’s not that simple , they will break.
I live in California so i don't know how they handle in extreme temps. My pvc (if stored in garage after Christmas) last about 5 years before I need to replace them due to getting brittle
Stringing lights on pvc
Just glad he didn't run that rebar through a water line, gas line, or buried electrical cable. "Call before you dig" is a serious thing, particularly when driving rebar in the ground within 25 feet of the street.
Only driving the rebar about 12". Most utilities are deeper than this. The only real concern would be irrigation, but I installed them so i knew where to avoid. If there is a concern of shallow utilities then yes, have the property surveyed to mark lines.
Sweet
Mine snapped in two, need some help!
Tmmcgodz try bonding them together as if you’re making it water proof
Did you solve the problem? They will snap if you are using old and brittle pvc pipe. I use 1/2" white irrigation pipe that I got at Home Depot. It is pretty flexible and shouldn't snap
How long it’s the pvc you used??
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Wouldve like to see them lit at night.