I can't decide if I should go higher or not, if this flag is just too big for this location or if I should choose a different location entirely?
American Flag Placement - Opinions?
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+1^^^.
IMO, a 4x6 or 3x5 flag should be fine at that height and should fly well if not surrounded by structures or trees.
My only suggestion would be to lengthen the flag pole just enough to insure the flag does not touch the roof edge anywhere and get snagged and damaged. Moving the mount down in conjunction with that may help.
You do plan to light her up at night, right?
IMO, a 4x6 or 3x5 flag should be fine at that height and should fly well if not surrounded by structures or trees.
My only suggestion would be to lengthen the flag pole just enough to insure the flag does not touch the roof edge anywhere and get snagged and damaged. Moving the mount down in conjunction with that may help.
You do plan to light her up at night, right?
Perhaps a better position is Iran or Greenland as an alternative?
End result, ended up taking the advice of not letting it hit the building so I installed it on the peak
Broachoski
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Just got all the conduit and fittings, just gotta get digging!
New shed, its 12x16 with a 5ft porch, so the roof is 17x16
One camera will be under the porch to cover the window and 32 inch entry door, and one camera will cover the 4ft roll up door on the side. I already have a T54IR-ZE probably for the roll up door side, any suggestions on something for the porch? Or just another T54IR-ZE?
Current camera view isn't great
I have 300ft of OS2 fiber that will be trenched to the shed for networking, and a Brocade ICX 7150-C12P switch, and a Ruckus R550 AP. Also...
One camera will be under the porch to cover the window and 32 inch entry door, and one camera will cover the 4ft roll up door on the side. I already have a T54IR-ZE probably for the roll up door side, any suggestions on something for the porch? Or just another T54IR-ZE?
Current camera view isn't great
I have 300ft of OS2 fiber that will be trenched to the shed for networking, and a Brocade ICX 7150-C12P switch, and a Ruckus R550 AP. Also...
Sybertiger
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That particular setup seems fine. I assume that's a 5' flagpole? Get a 7' one that allows you to take one link out of it to shorten it for a 3x5 flag or go with 7' for a 4x6 flag. I have a 3x5 flag that sits higher on a tree. It specifically is set high because it's right near the road and I did not want some anti-American tard to eff with it. I do use a ladder to hang it. I'll try to take a pic tomorrow.
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It can't be seen back there. Also, don't listen to me, because I'd have you do this. Too big is like a girl too pretty, or a car too fast.
Oh trust me, one is going in the front! This is the test case
But, you can see it from the street!
But, you can see it from the street!
If you're not doing this, then where is the patriotism? The flag pole should cast a shadow over China. You should read the time from Venezuela.
I am tempted to get a big pole in the front
Quite a few of my "neighbors" will be quite offended by the flag, they would rather fly a different one
Quite a few of my "neighbors" will be quite offended by the flag, they would rather fly a different one
Looks very nice.
I have 2 of these stuck in the ground and switched with a photocell. You could remove the stake, mount below the eave and point one at your flag. I ran a bead of silicone around where the lens meets the metal, just in case. They've been in place 2 years now. The pole is 20 ft. so I have 2.
EDIT: mine are 120VAC, there are low voltage versions as well.
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Nice! Old Glory at her finest.It can't be seen back there. Also, don't listen to me, because I'd have you do this. Too big is like a girl too pretty, or a car too fast.
But, IMO one can have too big of a flag if it's on a vertical pole and it just hangs and never unfurls. The bigger the flag, the more wind it takes to fly which in turn generally requires more height, depending on the area. And of course, nearby structures and trees can negatively affect that wind.
This flag at a Chevy dealer in Jasper, AL is H-U-G-E......and it's on a very tall pole, on slightly elevated property and far away from structures and trees. I don't know pole height or flag size. The pole is so tall the flag even flies well when at half-staff, as shown.
Sybertiger
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3x5 flag on a 6 foot pole. The flag holder base is 11' 4" off the ground; the bottom of the flag is 7.5' off the ground when the wind isn't blowing so hopefully I don't get an America hater setting it on fire.
p.s. Happy 250th B-day America, revolution every time, all the time against tyranny!
p.s. Happy 250th B-day America, revolution every time, all the time against tyranny!
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