How to install a rotary airer

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[@danelle4314]

I used this video, and installed my umbrella clothesline today. It looks awesome! Thank you.

[@surajgoel1]

Thank you. Followed these instructions to the letter and it turned out fine. Use a strong stick to mix in the cement and as shown on the video important to layer it as it starts to set very quickly. Digging the hole was hard work so I just added a bit of water to soften up the turf.

[@katherineperkins9668]

Thanks for making this video,this is so informative!

[@MarcusWiderberg]

Thanks for good clear instructions and a good way of doing it.

[@loosshooz8435]

Used this video for my installation. Installed perfectly. Thank you. Would just like to add I used a face mask as well as the goggles to minimise breathing in the dry postcrete particles. Nevertheless it's a great video guide. 👍🏾😁

[@williamfoyle11]

Good presenting style and a helpful step by step guide. Thank you

[@bandq]

You're welcome 🥰

[@geraldinemryan]

❤😂well done!! I love the grass coin!!

[@bandq]

😊🧡

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

I made the mistake of digging a hole, putting in the plastic tube, then tried packing small stones and earth around it, tamp it down, and add a bit more until if was nearly covered up. Tried it out with some washing...........it fell over. So off to YT to find an sensible way of doing it, and this shows me how to do it.........B&Q next!

[@smill5653]

Ditto 😂😂

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

@@smill5653 Lol....

[@mickduly9727]

And me!

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

@@mickduly9727 Bought a bag of post hole cement mix, tried hard to keep it steady and upright, left it to dry. Tried out some wet washing on it a couple of days later, and after a few goes with that, the whirlygig dryer started to limping to one side......I give up, so it does the job, but lt's a bit wonky....and I don't care....:)

[@mobywheels]

Great help thanks

[@chaddamp2894]

lover her hair colour and style

[@pearldrummer4077]

Great video, really helpful.

[@bandq]

We're so happy you found it helpful! 😊

[@MrCVJ88]

Great vid thank you

[@bandq]

No problem, we're so glad you found it helpful! 🙌

[@biscuitbarrel5623]

Ooh can he come and sort mine out please! 😉

[@pamtnman1515]

I’m an American and this video is ADORABLE

[@RhythmGuitarMan]

Weird

[@pamtnman1515]

@@RhythmGuitarMan these days we have to take our bits of happiness wherever we can find them. I found one here in this quaint video

[@ka5269]

Easily pleased, lol

[@pamtnman1515]

@@ka5269 in some ways yes. Makes me a happier person.

[@annedromeda222]

Why quaint?

[@gabrielleprince1]

Spot on!

[@bandq]

Glad you liked it!

[@gabrielleprince1]

@@bandq the instructions were so perfect, it made it easy to replicate. Especially the advice about layering the postcrete. Don’t get me started about the bread knife now my new garden tool! will have to buy another one for the kitchen. Thanks so much

[@engineerau49]

good video

[@bandq]

Thank you 😊

[@darkestserenity6775]

great vid , now I know to cement a bit at a time , thanks

[@stuartmacdonald4499]

Great job guys, nice coin 👍

[@bandq]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@takitobutface6805]

nice

[@bandq]

😊

[@benben-my1rk]

Nice job, but won't that turf die cos there's not enough soil underneath for the roots?

[@bandq]

Hi Ben, the turf will fine 😊

[@alfredsimcox1143]

I have exact same pole why not mention the depth for the one demonstrating....also 2inches became 3 presumably it doesn't matter ...Alf senior

[@bkdamen]

Could you please let me know what make and size airer is used? Also, does all the airer comes with a plastic socket.

[@bandq]

Hi Burhan, I'm afraid as this video is old we no longer sell this airer. However, we have a wide range of rotary airers - bit.ly/45CBB9B. You can filter your search using the columns down the left hand side. I hope this helps! 😊

[@1965MJW]

I would have appreciated some overhead shots of what was going on. Also the reason for such extra large dimensions? You need plenty of room to mix the cement - it becomes very stodgy, very quickly and you need plenty of space to manoeuvre. Good video though - appreciate the help!

[@chompyb]

Think of it as a foundation, to stop the airer from twisting in the ground when the wind blows. As for mixing the cement - what mixing? He used postcrete, a pour in and water in pre mix, and so should you.

[@1965MJW]

@@chompyb 'what mixing?' You've just answered your own question - 'pour in and water'....but then you have to stir/mix it...it doesn't do itself! Durrrr!🙄

[@chompyb]

@@1965MJW Clearly not a builder. Mixing means combining cement, sand, aggregate, additives. You just add water to postcrete, there is no 'mixing'.

[@tehs3raph1m]

@@chompyb so you didn't see him mixing the water and the postcrete with the big stick?

[@jamieroberts8750]

@B&Q - Hi there, at what point do you remove the pole after checking levels? I’m worried as the ground holder I have has a hole in the bottom and I don’t want the pole getting stuck. Thanks

[@bandq]

Hi there, we would suggest carefully removing the pole before it fully sets if you are worried about it setting into place in the the socket you have.

[@shabradowson8782]

Do take your rotary line in, especially in the winter. I didn't and mine won't come out of the socket any more so I can't replace it. I can't be a good example, I'll just have to be a terrible warning!

[@bandq]

Hi Shabra, you don't need to. You can always use a cover when it's not in use, please see our range here - bit.ly/3MXHjvr. I hope this helps 😊

[@danielconnolly4618]

Try pouring hot water around the socket to see if you can shift the rotary line.

[@mikeford5106]

Check that the post is vertical TWICE ..... at 45 degrees apart spacing.

[@tajuddinakbar3207]

Can you tell me how much space is needed when it is stretched?

[@bandq]

Hi, as there are different sizes and shapes of rotary airers, we would suggest checking the specifications of the item you are interested in purchasing for these details 🙂

[@keegan773]

What size bag of Postcrete do you need for one job, 5Kg?

[@bandq]

Hi, it would depend on the size of the hole you need to dig, which will be gauged from the length of the socket you have. Hope this helps! 😊

[@chrisr9199]

can you buy the shorter pole separate?

[@bandq]

Hi Chris, if you're rereferring the socket/spike that you put into the ground, yes you can purchase these separately. I hope this helps!

[@campinkate5925]

Not sure what the “socket” is, I’m assuming it doesn’t come with the clothesline. Anyone know? A link would be perfect, thanks.

[@bandq]

Hi, the socket is the part you put the rotary airer into. It allows you to take the airer out and put it back in when needed. The socket or ground spike usually comes with the airer. You will see this listed in the Product Details on the item you wish to purchase. Hope this helps! 😄

[@campinkate5925]

@@bandq thank you so much. I thought is was something that needed to be bought separate,

[@bandq]

You're welcome 😁

[@darrendevey1187]

I would set the concrete a couple of inches lower and put a little soil on top otherwise that grass has nothing for the roots to take hold..

[@bandq]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing😊

[@evak2215]

I like the airier where is it from?

[@DubSalvation]

JD Sports

[@ohthechitchat]

@@DubSalvation 😂

[@mickduly9727]

I would hazard a guess....... B&Q, but I'm no rocket scientist

[@jordansymmons9809]

How do you put one up with concrete in your garden..

[@chompyb]

That was concrete, ie. a cement and sand mix with quick setting agent. Mixing your own is not a smart idea as the man explained.

[@matty7758]

Drill a hole in the concrete i suppose

[@pttrailway6096]

Great! But how do you cut a "coin of earth?"

[@jay-lm4we]

It involves a spade + common sense.

[@MrNicefash]

You need to go to the mint of terrain

[@pttrailway6096]

@@MrNicefash ok so a round minty hole lol.

[@nanunanu8745]

A square is far easier to cut out

[@janicefox4327]

Why dose my line only go up halfway

[@daraamancio8271]

can i ask what type cement that was used in the video?

[@bandq]

Hi, Dara! Any ready mixed postcrete can be used like the following; (bit.ly/3Hx97CK)! We hope this helps 😊

[@alanthompson9956]

What is the procedure if you have an artificial grass lawn?

[@littlecente1133]

Get rid and get yourself a real one

[@bandq]

Hi Alan, this would be dependant on a number of factors E.G., how the grass is laid, what's underneath etc. We suggest this is done professionally. Sorry we couldn't be more helpful from here!

[@matty7758]

​@@littlecente1133exactly 😂

[@simonegodwin7449]

I have a socket installed into concrete in which the pole rusted and snapped inside. How do I remove it? It's got paving slabs/rocks around it too. Set into the concrete before I lived here

[@bandq]

Hi, you could try something like WD40 or other lubricant inside the socket which might loosen it and depending if you can reach inside remove it. If not, then it would need to be removed with either a jack hammer or SDS drill. Hope this helps! 😊

[@AO-LetsGo-]

why did the woman do all the heavy lifting? only kidding thanks good info

[@nadeemafzal8984]

not only that she dug the hole too ---

[@EVil-ob8in]

@@nadeemafzal8984 and made the tea

[@nadeemafzal8984]

@@EVil-ob8in 😊 - B&Q - well not surprised.....

[@Murtagh7484]

Equality

[@tomsbumboy]

All ok. EXCEPT his "coin" of turf has shrunk to about 1/3rd of it's original thickness by the time it's being replaced. Bit of a CHEAT

[@patriciafisher1435]

I bought a vileda rotary line and followedthe instructions to the letter but having difficulty raising the lines. On the instructions it says don't remove loops at the ends of each arm. It saysif necessary guitar strum to balance out line tension How? Please help!

[@desscamell5416]

Oh yes goggles to put cement in a hole. Very important 🙄

[@desscamell5416]

If your a right idiot then I suppose you don’t.

[@petercraggs2431]

Ever had quick setting wet cement in your eyes? Nah, didn't think so.

[@desscamell5416]

@@petercraggs2431 Your obviously a very messy worker. Yeah thought so!!

[@petercraggs2431]

@@desscamell5416 Oh yeah, I mean, it's totally possible to use a fine powder without it going into the air. I can't roll my eyes hard enough. Go out in your yard now and try it, just to prove it to yourself so you can look less silly on the internet in future.