Heath Outdoor Products 15 Foot Telescoping Galvanized Steel Purple Martin House Pole

by Heath Outdoor Products

Product Features

• Telescoping pole for Heath aluminum purple martin houses
• Telescoping design expands to 15 feet and locks into place
• Sturdy steel construction
• Includes ground socket
• Intended for use with the Heath aluminum purple martin houses

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.8 x 5.2 inches ; 11.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N8FN
• Item model number: MP-15-4
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #2 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Birds > Birdhouses
  • #2 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Birds > Birdhouse Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Purple martins, with their monogamous lifestyle and interesting behaviors, are extremely entertaining birds but can often be difficult to attract. Give yourself the best chance of housing these wonderful birds with the help of Heath Manufacturing's 15-foot martin house pole. This extremely strong, three-section steel pole telescopes to 15 feet when fully extended and locks with a convenient, easy-to-use key fastening system. For maximum stability, it's recommended that you plant this pole deep in the ground or concrete; a plastic ground sleeve is included to make this process easier. Once it is firmly seated, this pole is sturdy enough to hold the heaviest of martin houses in even the heaviest winds.

Product Description

15-Feet telescoping pole fits all heath purple martin houses of wood . Heavy duty, rust-resistant galvanized steel pole. Pole diameter: bottom 1-1/2-inch middle 1-3/4-inch top 1-1/2-inch. Pole can be easily raised or lowered using the Heath keylock system. Innovative design locks pole into place for desired height. Built to stand the test of time. Heath's galvanized steel martin house poles have graced America's yards for years, even decades. With superior rust-resistance throughout seasons of use, you can be sure to house your martin's year after year.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy setup for Martin houses, February 29, 2000

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Lloyd Perrault (Sykesville, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Outdoor Products 15 Foot Telescoping Galvanized Steel Purple Martin House Pole (Lawn & Patio)

I bought this pole and installed it for my Purple Martin house. Martin houses are heavy (even heavier with birds and nests in them) and probably require the strength of steel rather than wood or PVC. Installation requires digging a 12 " hole, 30" to 36" deep, a bag of cement and some gravel. Of course, this means you must have the tools necessary for digging and mixing the cement (Post hole digger, mixing pan, hoe, and a shovel) and the permission of the property owner.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Flag Pole, March 18, 2006

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Radio Active (Lake Charles, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heath Outdoor Products 15 Foot Telescoping Galvanized Steel Purple Martin House Pole (Lawn & Patio)

This flag pole is not as sturdy as the original pole that came with my bird house. I suggest raising this pole only up to about 12 feet or so. I say this because I initially raised the pole to about 15 feet and it was easily bent by winds of 25-35mph. Summary: If you plan on putting anything on top of this pole, do not try to get maximum height out of this one.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Locking System!!!!, April 16, 2008

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PsychDoc (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Heath Outdoor Products 15 Foot Telescoping Galvanized Steel Purple Martin House Pole (Lawn & Patio)

The 'Easy Locking' system is probably the greatest misnomer on any product.Additionally like so many other consumers my pole had no markings indicating which end was which. You are expected to force and twist a curved bolt like piece of metal between the two poles in a small gap with little clearance.This requires two people at least and usually can only be done with the pole assembled and on the ground.This in turn makes it IMPOSSIBLE to actually telescope the pole without taking the whole system down to the ground.The pole seems sturdy enough but the locking system makes this less than useless for regular cleaning and maintaining a purple martin house.