Ground Sleeve for 2-inch Square Poles

Ground sleeves are cemented into the ground.  You still need your aluminum ground stake, that was included with the purchase of your gourd rack.  When installing the SLEEVE there is an included cap that fits into the bottom of the sleeve (to keep water from entering the sleeve) and a stop pin that is inserted thru the sleeve (to hold the ground stake at the proper above ground level).  Our aluminum ground stake fits inside the sleeve, and rests on the pin you inserted into the sleeve.  This will leave your ground STAKE at the proper 24" above ground.  Your gourd racks pole will slip over the ground STAKE.  

Our Ground Sleeve will work ONLY with our aluminum ground stake.  When we refer to the size (2" or 3") we are referring to the gourd racks pole size (ie: a Deluxe gourd rack uses a 2" square pole, and a Gemini gourd Rack uses a 3" square pole).  In other words, a pole with a 2" od will NOT fit inside the sleeve.

The most common reason landlords purchase a Ground Sleeve is that they wish to remove the entire gourd rack and gourds when the Purple Martins are not in residence.  The second most common reason is the landlord knows he is moving in the near future and wishes to move the gourd rack.

If you are unsure please call us before ordering.