In-Ground
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Telescoping Flagpole — 20 Foot
In-Ground
FPT020TL
The telescoping pole is for people who never want to think about their flagpole again. There is no rope to replace, no pulley to seize, and no cam cleat to thread. To raise the flag, extend the sections, lock each joint in place, and attach the flag to the swivel ring clips. To lower it, reverse the process. That is it.
No rope or halyard
360-degree swivel clips
95 mph wind rated
Installs in a ground sleeve
20'
Above ground
3"
Base diameter
95
MPH wind rated
3x5
Recommended flag
The telescoping pole is for people who never want to think about their flagpole again. There is no rope to replace, no pulley to seize, and no cam cleat to thread. To raise the flag, extend the sections, lock each joint in place, and attach the flag to the swivel ring clips. To lower it, reverse the process. That is it.
The swivel ring clips are the feature that makes this pole genuinely maintenance-free in use. The clips rotate freely through 360 degrees around the shaft, so the flag follows the wind in any direction without wrapping or tangling. On a standard external halyard pole, a flag that wraps is a flag that tears. This design eliminates that problem entirely.
The 20 and 25-foot standard versions use a 3-inch base diameter and a 12-gauge wall — enough for a 95 mph wind rating. The 15 and 20-foot light versions (18.5 installed) use a 2.5-inch base for a lighter and lower-cost option at 75 mph. All versions install into a ground sleeve set in concrete — a 14-inch diameter, 28-inch deep hole that most homeowners manage with a post-hole digger in an afternoon.
Ideal for:
Homeowners who want a permanent pole without maintenance overhead, cottages, sports clubs, churches, small businesses, and anyone who has ever had to replace a halyard and does not want to do it again.
Foundation Requirements
Foundation Diameter:
14 inches
Foundation Depth:
28 inches minimum
Concrete Spec:
Anchor Bolts:
240 lbs pre-mix concrete
N/A — ground sleeve with stop bolt
The minimum depth assumes compacted soil. The Building Code typically requires footings below the frost line — generally a minimum of 4 feet (48") below finished grade. Consult your local municipality if in doubt. The anchor cage shipped with the pole is designed for a 4'–6' minimum depth.
Installation Overview
Engineering drawings and full installation instructions ship with the pole. This is a summary for planning purposes.
01
Dig and Pour
Auger or excavate a 26" diameter hole to 44" minimum depth. Bed in gravel, set anchor cage, pour 3,000 PSI concrete. Allow 7 days full cure (or 1 day with quick-set).
03
Walk the pole up
Assemble pole horizontal. Attach hinge pin to base. Two or three people walk the pole up to vertical from the hinge side. Secure the two non-hinge bolts.
02
Level the base
Once cured, thread leveling nuts onto anchor bolts. Place the hinge base plate over the cage, shim level in both directions, and secure with washers and large nuts.
04
Rig and Install
Verify halyard through cam cleat, attach counterweight and snaps, thread the ball finial, install flash collar. Apply silicone bead at collar top. Raise your flag.