T-14 Metal Pole

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Bob Burkard
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Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2003 7:56 pm
Location: Oldsmar, FL

Of course I am planning for next spring and evaluating options for additional PM Housing. I am looking for feedback on the T-14 square aluminum pole sold by PMCA.

I currently have a T-14 on a metal pipe as detailed on Chuck Abare's website. I am happy with this setup and plan to add a second T-14. Does anyone have experience to compare the square aluminum pole to the round metal pipe?

Thanks,
Bob Burkard
Douglassville, PA
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Emil Pampell-Tx
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Location: Tx, Richmond (SW of Houston)
Martin Colony History: First started in Gretna, La in 1969 with a small homemade house, have had martins ever since at 2 different homes in Texas

Bob, I do not have the experience, but a round pole is about 20% stronger than a square pole, if that helps you any. Usually round poles can be bought locally and that makes them cheaper in many cases.
PMCA Member, 250 gourds, 6 poles, 2traps
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Bob Burkard
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Joined: Thu Nov 13, 2003 7:56 pm
Location: Oldsmar, FL

picture of my setup...

2003 - 2 pairs
2004 - 3 pairs
2005 - 14 pairs
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Bob Burkard
Oldsmar, FL
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rickluc
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Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:20 pm
Location: Indiana/Monticello

Isn't that a great picture to look at this time of year!!!!!!! Nice looking setup.
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