These arch bases are sold as a set. They DO NOT come with the required nuts and bolts (PVC/PEX and EMT pipe not included) but there are links below to order the hardware. Each base has a sturdy base that can interlock with other arch bases by using a 1/2" PVC pipe. This interlocking pipe also doubles as a wide base preventing your arches from falling forwards or backwards. Each base has provisions for standard tent stakes to be used to stake the base to the ground.
*It is not recommended to bolt these bases down to a solid surface. This could damage the arch base.
Inside each hole for the arch is a small channel that will allow you to route your power cable from inside the arch through the bottom of the arch. To maintain pressure on the pixel strip inside the tube, a small bungee can be connected to the pixel strip and then wrapped around the 1/2" EMT pipe that is used to set the distance between arch bases.
Recommendations:
The 1/2" PVC, 3/4" PVC and PEX can be purchased from Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards ( <-- Lowes links to the left)
We recommend that you purchase the pipe for the arches in a 10' section instead of bulk in a roll
The EMT and PVC pipe that is used for the arch spacing and legs should be cut or bought in 5' sections
If you use a different length of EMT, the measurements below won't jive
We cut our arch pipes to these lengths
Outside Pipe (Single, Dual & Triple): 108"
Middle Pipe (Dual & Triple): 102"
Inner Pipe (Triple): 96"
When drilling the holes for the EMT pipe, we recommend aligning the markings on the pipe to the star in our logo on the bottom and drilling the pipe while it is inserted in the arch base
When drilling the second hole in the EMT pipe for the second arch base, insert the EMT pipe into the opposite arch base and secure it with a bolt. The pipe can then be inserted into the second arch base and while it is laying flat on the ground, start drilling the hole in the EMT pipe and once it is started, the base can be picked up and angled for easier drilling.
The 18-8 stainless hardware quantities are listed below and WILL NOT be included in your order (listed as a set of two arch bases)
You can also use zip ties if you don't want to use all the nuts and bolts
