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• What do I need to do to take care of my tangle free flag pole holder?
1. WHEN THE POLE IS NOT IN THE HOLDER (BASE) THE RUBBER DUST CAP THAT IS PROVIDED SHOULD ALWAYS BE PUT ON. THIS HELPS TO KEEP ANY RAIN OR OTHER DEBRIS FROM CONTAMINATING THE BEARINGS.
2. USE ONLY WD-40 OR LIGHT WEIGHT HOUSEHOLD OIL TO KEEP THE BEARINGS LUBRICATED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS SHOULD BE DONE WHEN REPLACING THE FLAG.
• How long will my flag last?
THIS IS PERHAPS THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION OF ALL. THERE IS REALLY NO WAY ANYONE CAN PREDICT HOW LONG THE FLAG IS GOING TO LAST. THERE ARE SEVERAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER. IS IT OUTSIDE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK. IS IT REMOVED DURING PERIODS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER? IS IT A QUALITY FLAG? ALL THINGS CONSIDERED ITS MOTHER NATURE THAT DICTATES HOW LONG THE FLAG IS GOING TO LAST WHEN FLOWN CONSTANTLY OUTSIDE.
• What size flag should I use?
FOR OUR TANGLE FREE FLAGPOLE HOLDER KITS WE RECOMMEND A 3' X 5' LIGHTWEIGHT POLYESTER FLAG FOR THE KITS WITH A 2-PIECE ALUMINUM POLE AND A 3' X 5' NYLON FLAG FOR THE KITS WITH THE ONE PIECE WHITE FIBERGLASS POLE. FOR INGROUND FLAGPOLES THE SIZE FLAG THAT A PERSON SHOULD USE DEPENDS LARGELY UPON THE SIZE OF THE FLAGPOLE, IT'S STUCTURAL INTEGRITY, THE HEIGHT OF THE FLAGPOLE, ONES OWN PERSONAL PREFERENCE, AND OF COURSE, A LITTLE COMMON SENSE. EVEN WELL MADE FLAGPOLES CAN BEND IF TOO LARGE A FLAG IS FLOWN ON IT. THE FOLLOWING IS A GOOD RULE OF THUMB. FOR INGROUND FLAGPOLES:
| Pole Height |
Flag Size |
| 20 FT |
3 FT X 5 FT |
| 25 FT |
4 FT X 6 FT |
| 30 FT |
5 FT X 8 FT |
| 35 FT |
6 FT X 10 FT |
| 40 FT |
8 FT X 12 FT |
| 50 FT |
10 FT X 15 FT |
• Is it proper for me to fly the flags of two different countries on the same pole?
WHEN FLAGS OF TWO OR MORE NATIONS ARE DISPLAYED, THEY ARE TO BE FLOWN FROM SEPARATE STAFFS OF THE SAME HEIGHT. THE FLAGS SHOULD BE OF APPROXIMATELY EQUAL SIZE. INTERNATIONAL USAGE FORBIDS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF ONE NATION ABOVE THAT OF ANOTHER IN TIME OF PEACE.
• How do I dispose of (Retire) my flag?
THE FLAG, WHEN IT IS IN SUCH CONDITION THAT IT IS NO LONGER A FITTING EMBLEM FOR DISPLAY, SHOULD BE DESTROYED IN A DIGNIFIED WAY, PREFERABLY BY BURNING.
• Does the flag have to be illuminated at night?
THERE IS NO PROHIBITION IN FEDERAL LAW ON FLYING THE FLAG 24 HOURS A DAY. ALTHOUGH THE FLAG CODE STATES THE FLAG PREFERABLY SHOULD BE ILLUMINATED IT IS A PERSONEL PREFERENCE AS FAR AS DOING SO FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER THERE ARE CODES THAT SAY FEDERAL, STATE , AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS MUST ILLUMINATE THERE FLAGS IF FLOWN AT NIGHT. IF IN ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS EXIST REFER TO THE CRS REPORT FOR CONGRESS. THE UNITED STATES FLAG: FEDERAL LAW RELATING TO DISPLAY AND ASSOCIATED QUESTIONS. (UPDATED AUGUST 23, 2004)
• Is there a different way to attach a flag to my inground flagpole, with a halyard, other than the traditional chrome "dog clips"?
YES. WE MANUFACTURE A FLAG ATTACHMENT ROPE COLLAR THAT IS MADE FROM A HIGH IMPACT NYLON. IT WILL NOT MAR YOUR POLE OR MAKE THE CLANGING NOISE SO COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE OLD SYLE "DOG CLIPS". THE COLLARS FIT ONTO THE ROPE, A THUMB SCREW IS PLACED THROUGHT THE GROMMETS OF THE FLAG AND SCREWED INTO THE COLLAR, THE FLAG IS POSITIONED AND THE THUMB SCREWS GET TIGHTENED ONTO THE ROPE. THESE FLAG ATTACHMENT COLLARS FIT ¼", 5/16", AND 3/8" ROPE. SEE OUR ACCESSORIES PAGE
• If I want to upgrade to a fiberglass flagpole do I nee to purchase a new Flyrite base?
NO, THE FIBERGLASS POLE IS MACHINED TO FIT THE FLYRITE BASE YOU ALREADY HAVE. YOU SIMPLY ELIMINATE THE BASE PIN AND ALUMINUM POLE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE FIBERGLASS POLE.
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