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Metal Tent Pole Connectors – 7mm

Name: Metal Tent Pole Connectors – 7mm
SKU: B1028
Price: 11800 TZS
Availability: InStock

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A steel sleeve that joins two 7 mm fibreglass rods end to end, for repairing a snapped tent pole or extending a frame. It slides over both ends and holds the joint straight.

TZS10,000+ VAT

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Highlights

Two broken halves, one straight pole

The simplest repair there is, for the cheapest poles there are.

Fits 7 mm rods

Sized for the 7 mm fibreglass poles used in dome tents, gazebos and greenhouse hoops.

Alloy steel

Steel rather than plastic, so the joint carries the bending load the pole was built for.

Repairs or extends

Join a break, or link two rods to make a longer arch than either alone.

Pocket sized

Small enough to live permanently in the tent bag.

Product description

About this product

Fibreglass tent poles snap. They are cheap, they are found in most budget dome tents and gazebos, and when one goes the tent is unusable until the pole is straight again. This connector is the standard repair: a steel sleeve with a 7 mm bore that the two broken ends slide into, holding the pole straight and carrying the bend.

The same part is used to link two rods together to make a longer hoop, which is why you will also see them sold for greenhouse and polytunnel frames.

Key Features

7 mm inner diameter, for 7 mm fibreglass rod
Alloy steel construction
Joins a break or links two rods end to end
Silver finish

How To Use It

Trim any splinters off the broken ends so they slide in cleanly.
Push both ends into the sleeve until they meet in the middle.
Tape over each end of the sleeve with gear tape to stop it creeping along the pole.

Who It Suits

Owners of fibreglass-poled dome tents, beach shelters, pop-up gazebos and garden hoop frames. Measure the rod first, because 7 mm, 8 mm and 11 mm are all common and the sleeve has to match.

What Is Included

Metal tent pole connector, 7 mm

Buying a Metal Tent Pole Connectors in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the metal tent pole connectors at our showroom in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, with delivery countrywide across Tanzania. Come and handle it before you buy, or order online and collect.

Every metal tent pole connectors is checked in store before it leaves us, and our staff use the same kit in the field, so you get an honest answer on fit and sizing rather than a sales pitch.

Not sure which metal tent pole connectors suits you? Call or message the showroom and we will talk you through the options that are actually in stock in Tanzania.

Browse more Tent Poles in Tanzania, or see the full 361 Degrees range. For general background on tents, see this overview on Wikipedia.

Specifications

The details

Inner diameter	0.28 in (7 mm)
Material	Alloy steel
Length	2.36 in (60 mm)
Colour	Silver
Suits	7 mm fibreglass tent poles and garden hoop rods
Use	Repair a break or join two rods
SKU	B1028

Questions

Good to know

How many come in a pack?

The supplier does not state a pack quantity on this item, and we would rather you asked than guessed. Call or message us and we will tell you exactly what is in stock and what it covers.

How do I know my poles are 7 mm?

Measure across the end of a pole section with a ruler or a caliper. Seven, eight, nine and eleven millimetres are all common on fibreglass poles, and a sleeve that is even a millimetre out will either not go on or will not hold.

Will it work on an aluminium pole?

Only if that pole happens to be 7 mm and straight-walled. Aluminium tent poles usually take a different repair, a sleeve sized for 8.5 mm, which we also stock.

Is the repair permanent?

It is a good long-term fix on a fibreglass pole, because the sleeve is stronger than the rod it is joining. Tape both ends so it cannot slide, and check it each time you pitch.

What if the pole has shattered into splinters?

Fibreglass often splinters rather than snapping cleanly. Trim the splinters back with a knife or side cutters until the end is clean, then fit the sleeve. Wear something on your hands, because fibreglass splinters are unpleasant.

Can I use it in a greenhouse or shade frame?

Yes, that is the other common use. It joins 7 mm rods into longer hoops for polytunnels, netting frames and nursery beds.

Will it rust?

It is steel, so treat it as you would any steel part on the coast. Rinse the salt off and keep it dry in storage.

What else should I keep in the tent bag?

This, a roll of TPU repair tape for the fabric, a couple of spare pegs and a short length of guy line. That covers nearly everything that goes wrong in the field.