what is the tip diameter? several reviews say it's too big to fit standard tarps
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Evan, the tip is about 3/8" at most; could be 5/16". I do not have them handy, but I use mine to go through the grommets in the blue plastic tarps and they work fine.
1354176
Not sure of the size but I have used these pole on a number or different tarps and have never had a problem
1354177
The tip is a little less than half an inch in diameter . I have not tested it with my tarps yet
1354178
Without measuring the poles as they are stored with my camping gear, I can indeed confirm that they are too big to fit the grommets in standard commercial tarps.
2048596
Greetings. I ended up returning it - I needed something a bit larger. Sorry I can't help with the info.
462652
10 inches plus maybe 3/32" (less than 1/8") for the tip end as measured with two high-quality tape measures and two rulers ditto, nowhere near 11". That must relate to some product other than the A-Lighters with SKU 7 14638 02025 4 that I have.
1883532
I have 3 tarps 6' x 20'. They are approx 71" x 19' 6". They work very well to cover a 4' wide firewood stack ! They also very durable.
1194917
The wides I was able to get it to open was just under 1/2 inch. I was able to insert 2 ends of a heavy tarp together. I hope this helps you.
208673
Bigger than a soda can or soup can. I would say 25% larger than a 1 liter nalgene bottle. Still pretty compact for the size of the tarp 10 feet by 7 feet. Hope this helps.
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Hi, Aaron!The tip is 3/8" when closed, and can open up to 1.25". Please note that if you want to pick up something, the space will have to be at least 5/8" to be able to hold the object, this depending on the size of the object. Good luck! This tool is really good quality, I highly recommend it!Cesar Urquidi
1199874
Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't know the exact size of the tip, but it's more wide than it is narrow. It's probably 1/4 inch. Hope that helps.
2201303
I agree with the diameter but do not know what kind of mesh sling you are planning to use these for.
330067
I don't think it will fit. The seems will hang over and look terrible. You're just as well off buying a poly tarp if you want it to look like that.
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Not sure as I don't know exactly how yours is mounted. If it has rails for the tarp then probably a no go.
1205355
4 inches exactly in diameter and it's a circular tip not an oval. I would say cut out a little more than 4 inches in case you run with a different set up later.
398928
I'm not sure what the "standard " size would be. Sorry I can't help you with this question.
490721
the outside diameter is half inch. You may need to make a reducer hose in order to evacuate most situations. There are other products out there that are more versatile for the money
482484
It matters little the exact size, it will be too small. It includes two velcro extension that are virtually useless. I went to a Home Depot ad found the perfect item, a fairly long velcro strap (the fabric part) with two hook ends. No twisting needed either, the hooks are on the proper side. I couldn't believe it, my shopping was over in five minutes. Also, the strap is about two or so inches (twice that of the anemic thing that comes with the unit. Just cut the strap in the middle to make two (cut across the width, not the length) and you are done, with probably lots of strap to spare.
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Get a regular q-tip and use it. The standard is snugger than that, but the large feels about twice that size.
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My tarp is 12' by 9' as indicated in the picture. I use it under our bounce house.