Amazing Pylex Screwpost System for Chainlink Fencing

A system we’ve come up with to easily install chain link fence posts where frost heaving is a major concern. No digging, no cement, very quick and minimal effort

[@GB-75]

You saved me so much time.

[@kevincameron7389]

I've been waiting to see a good video regarding these screw piles...congratulations! Your video is better than Pylex's videos!

[@soltansadirkhanov5870]

Agree 100%! I installed 2 screw piles per Pylex instructions and boy it was a pita... and no matter how I tried, just couldn't level them

[@ivorygilyard2243]

hi there. Thank you for posting this video. I could not figure out how to install my pylex piers. Thanks again.

[@GoProHJE]

Finally found someone using an impact to put these in!

[@Aleczeratul]

They are still doing it wrong. The 1/2" square adapter can round up an damage the head, they should use a square hollow adapter that goes over the pylex.

[@jayfez8241]

I installed 6 of these on my 16’ x 16’ deck using two beams .woeked well and deck is very study. The option that you can adjust the piles is nice

[@darkogav]

why do they say not to be used for fencing? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-3qX2pidyibrc

[@MeMe-ng7lp]

What size adaptor did you use for the impact wrench?

[@bobbg9041]

On a large ranch, with a tractor that has a 3 point hitch, and power take off a completely automatic system is possible With a large number of post in the rack ready to install. A motorized cart comes in behind and extens the post to fence height and starts putting up the type of fence your using from wood to wire.

[@JohnWillman]

First time I seen these,..wow,..pretty cool set up,..

[@WheatlanderJay]

In my clay soil the inside of the pylex post lasts about 20 seconds before getting destroyed by the impact. Using a socket over the pylex post works better but can only get the post in 1-2 ft before the impact does too much damage to the top of the pylex post. Would not recommend using these. I have broken two brackets just by spinning in with a 2x4. Not sure how I'm going to get the rest in. Have spent a whole day on 8 posts and only about half done.

[@algee8228]

Wow that's some dang hard clay. I guess for anyone wanting to try these they should buy one and try it first before committing.

[@rollandelliott]

dig a small hole with shovel and dump water in it for a couple of days, then clay will be soft and you can drill it down perhaps.

[@whitbyretreat145]

Actual work starts at 2:04 - Thank you!

[@SparxI0]

I watched the manufacturer install video for these 50" piles and they say "not to be used for fencing".. I'm planning on using them for fencing with the lateral stabilizer add-ons. I can't see it being worse than a 4x4 fence post buried 3ft with concrete..

[@algee8228]

They're great for chainlink fence. Not sure how they'd do on a wooden fence. Might want to try one first. A heck-fire lot easier to install thats for sure.

[@danerose575]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@chuchu-ee6fv]

U are the man!!!!!! Finally legend solve the problem, But need which adaptor u use and if any link where to buy it.

[@algee8228]

Thanks Tekeleabe, the one I have is from Princess Auto: 1/2 in. F to 3/4 in. M Socket Drive Adapter SKU: 8000569

[@chuchu-ee6fv]

@@algee8228 thank you!!!!

[@tanisbeazer8573]

After you slide the fence post onto the Pylex screw post, what stops the fence post from sinking further into the ground afterward? Should you drill a hole through both and bolt the two together so the fence post doesn't sink?

[@algee8228]

The pieces of black poly tubing keep it snug enough that I don't think I had to lock any in place, but if I had to I would drill through and put a screw or bolt.

[@tanisbeazer8573]

Algee Ok thanks. The reason I ask is that I want to put a suspended rolling gate on my fence. This would add extra weight to the fence and possibly cause the posts to sink further. Thanks for the instruction

[@thomasrobinette3227]

@@tanisbeazer8573 I wouldn't use this thing as a hinge post

[@SparxI0]

@@thomasrobinette3227 I'm planning using them for my gate posts but with the lateral stabilizers

[@Aleczeratul]

This is not the manufacturer recommended method. The 1/2" square adapter can round up an damage the head, they should use a square hollow adapter that goes over the pylex in the same way as the saddle that comes with it. Also, those specific piles are not intended for fences; they don't have any built-in lateral stabilizer. How to you plan to stabilize them?

[@algee8228]

There is some damage to the top square on the post using the 3/4" adapter, but I did not ruin any posts and I've done over 100, including removing and reinstalling about 30 of them. They are plenty stable for a chain link fence. That said, not suited for all ground conditions, and I would think if you use too powerful a drill it would cause more damage.

[@jackconway3248]

Can you post url where to buy? thank you

[@adaminDG]

Now that your fence is a year old, how is it holding up after a winter?

[@algee8228]

Has not budged one bit! Still looks like the day we put it in.

[@leesoulsby254]

Get a milwaukee it does this in a 10th of the time

[@jim9214]

I am looking to install chainlink fencing in sand. Do you think this would work to get it down deep past the sand and into a substrate that will hold the posts?

[@algee8228]

I think these would go really well through sand. I was going mostly through clay. One thing is if you have deep sand at surface they may be a bit wobbly up top due to the sand. I think Pylex makes an add-on lateral support that might work there, but that would add to the cost. You could try one to see if its OK without the lateral support.

[@jim9214]

@@algee8228 Thanks for the reply. My thoughts exactly. Will try one in the spring to see how well it anchors. Thanks again...very helpful video!!

[@collinreisch4088]

How many ft apart are the posts ?

[@algee8228]

10' to match the chain-link fence rails.

[@DeneaultTCG]

Quick question. What's the size of the adapter you used for the wrench? thanks!

[@hockey4life4me]

He said 1/2 to 3/4" adapter

[@algee8228]

@@hockey4life4meYes, 1/2" impact wrench up to 3/4" that fits loose in the post top.

[@tabcobra]

Ditch that impact and use an Earth drill.

[@algee8228]

I suspect an earth drill would have too much torque for these relatively lightweight posts and would twist them apart.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@Jorge50505]

Where did you purchase these posts

[@algee8228]

Home Depot

[@kdgong6414]

정확하게 어떤 제품인지 알려주면 고맙겠다

[@realgagne2956]

I checked and it says $45 a piece.

[@algee8228]

The posts we used (Pylex Adjustable 50 Inch Foundation Screw Model # 10555|Store SKU # 1000746285) are $28 CDN.

[@acreageliving]

@@algee8228 that still ends up being very expensive posts if you got a lot of them, $45 CDN plus tax, ouch lol I am going to need to do part of my fence like this though, so thank you! I got bedrock here, so need the plates, and i got marshland! lol thi will work great

[@algee8228]

@@acreageliving Agreed on the expensive, but the big thing for me is they stay put and don't heave due to frost. Cheers!

[@steve-ru8iw]

So what did you do . Did you cut the top of the post since they're foundation screw post

[@acreageliving]

st ma the top piece to accept the foundation is removable

[@eloibarbe8693]

Y

[@Bluesidian]

Lol