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Old 10-22-2008, 08:11 AM   #15
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Problems with running a wire up the center are three fold..... One may not be an issue on fiberglass, One you can deal with, and one may not be a problem.

1: As the pole swings in the breeze the wire "Slaps" tin inside of the pole.. This makes noise, however with a small wire and a fiberglass pole.. Perhaps not

2: When you lower the pole you need to do something with the wire, Roll it up on a fishing reel perhaps?

3: There is not always a clear path to the top. the tubes may have solid plugs in the bottom, I do not know if drilling them out is reasonable.


Still..... Good I think it's a good plan..
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