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GAH-Alberts 211288 ground socket | for round or square wooden posts | hot-dip galvanized | 91 x 91 mm | Total length 750 mm
9.80 EURTo the product
| Type | Impact ground socket |
|---|---|
| Type of attachment | Impact |
| material | Hot-dip galvanized steel |
| profile | square |
| Internal dimensions | 91 x 91 x 150 mm (WxDxH) |
| length | 750 mm |
| weight | approx. 1 kg |
This hammer-in ground socket from GAH-Alberts is a real classic in the field of Ground sockets to hammer in. It is made of galvanized steel and has a square profile with internal dimensions of 91 x 91 x 150 mm (WxDxH). Accordingly, the drive-in sleeve is suitable for square posts in the appropriate size. Most of the reviewers on Amazon are excited about this model. It should be able to be hammered into the earth without any problems, especially in combination with a hammering aid, and then be absolutely stable. The impact ground shell has four holes, each with a diameter of eleven millimeters.
Blome 33520 Bodenhuelsen Set Duo Fix
11.95 EURTo the product
| Type | Ground anchor |
|---|---|
| Type of attachment | Screw in |
| material | Plastic, metal core |
| profile | around |
| Internal dimensions | Ø 55 to 17 mm |
| length | 600 mm |
| weight | k. A. |
The practical set by Blome includes two plastic ground sockets with a solid metal core. With the sleeves, for example, parasols, rotary clothes dryers or ball nets as well as many other components can be attached steplessly. The prerequisite for this is that the elements have standpipes with a diameter between 17 and 55 millimeters. Thanks to the supplied screwing rod, the sleeves can be screwed into the ground quickly and easily. For the majority of the reviewers on Amazon, the ground sockets are of high quality and functionally convincing. They should really cling to the earth and hold the respective components bombproof.
Leifheit floor plugs with screw-in rod, floor sleeve for a secure hold, floor anchor also for standard laundry and parasols
14.64 EURTo the product
| Type | Ground anchor |
|---|---|
| Type of attachment | Screw in |
| material | Plastic, metal core |
| profile | around |
| Internal dimensions | Ø 50 mm |
| length | 241 mm |
| weight | k. A. |
The Leifheit floor plug is our recommendation for all hobby gardeners who only want to anchor a rotary clothes dryer or a parasol in the ground. In essence, it has the same characteristics as the second-placed model in our comparison; however, it is significantly shorter and not quite as flexible to use. This ground socket is extremely popular with Amazon reviewers - not least because of the simple assembly.
Purchase criteria
Type / type of attachment
Impact ground sockets: As the name suggests, you have to drive these ground sockets into the ground. There are also special tools available in stores for this purpose. Drive-in sleeves are considered to be particularly stable due to the mostly robust material and the type of attachment.
Ground anchor: In addition to the drop-in ground sockets, you will find various ground anchors that you can use depending on the specific model concrete, screw into the ground or on asphalt floors using dowels and screws anchor. Which type of fastening is the right one always depends on the respective project and the components.
material
Most ground sockets are made of steel with a hot-dip galvanized surface. The galvanization causes them to rust Post base not. In addition, you can also choose from versions made of other materials, such as corrosion-resistant stainless steel, aluminum or plastic. Plastic sleeves are generally less stable than metal or steel versions and are therefore cheaper, but often pose a threat to the long-term stability of the posts.
profile
Ground sockets are available with a round or square profile. In some cases, you may come across special forms in your research. Insert the wooden or fence posts to be attached into the profile of the sleeve. It is therefore only logical that round profiles are recommended for round posts, while you need ground sockets with an angular profile for rectangular or square battens.
Internal dimensions
In order to be able to use fence or wooden posts and other components precisely, you must always ensure that the internal dimensions of the post base harmonize with the components to be fixed. Otherwise problems will inevitably arise: Wooden posts that are too large do not fit into the socket, which will only cause you unnecessary additional work; if the posts are too small, they wobble in the ground sockets, which has a negative effect on stability.
length
Basically, the longer the ground socket, the higher or larger the support and mounting surface. As a result, the fence post is deeper and safer in the sleeve, which in turn increases the stability of the entire construction. Therefore, if in doubt, you should always opt for a longer variant.
weight
The weight of a ground socket depends, among other things, on the material and the length or size. Tubes that weigh less are literally easier to handle. The usually better material and / or the often somewhat denser processing speaks in favor of heavier ground sockets. Our advice: If a particularly large number of ground sockets need to be anchored, you will undoubtedly do yourself and your strength a favor with lightweight (right) sockets.
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frequently asked Questions
What are ground sockets and what are they used for?
Ground sockets are elements made of steel, metal or plastic that are used to attach components such as wooden and fence posts or pipes for sunshades, rotary clothes dryers, garden houses, carports, Climbing frames or to fix similar components stably in the ground without concreting these components themselves. Various types are available in stores, each of which is recommended for specific projects.
What types of ground sockets are there?
Ground sockets are primarily differentiated according to how they are mounted. There are sleeves that are hammered into the ground - so-called impact ground sleeves or ground impact sleeves, designs that are set in concrete, models that are only used plugs into the ground, and variants that can be fixed using dowels and screws.
What are the advantages of ground sockets?
The greatest advantage of ground sockets is the fact that wooden posts and similar components can be flexibly attached to the post bases. Instead of concreting these directly in, you simply insert them into the sleeves. At a later date, you can then easily remove the posts without having to destroy them.
Which brands offer good ground sockets?
The best-known and most popular brands of ground sockets include ADGO, Blome, Connex, ESTEXO, GAH-Alberts, KOTARBAU, Leifheit and SAUERLAND.
Where is the best place to buy ground sockets?
Ground sockets are usually available in all well-stocked hardware stores such as OBI, Hagebaumarkt, Bauhaus, toom or Hornbach. You will also find what you are looking for in most gardening centers. In addition, amazon.de offers you a considerable selection. There you benefit from a simple ordering process. If you are dissatisfied with the ground sockets you have ordered, you can generally return them free of charge.
Can you also buy used ground sockets?
Yes, that is possible. Ask at your trusted hardware store or take a look around online - for example on eBay or the Amazon marketplace. But: In most cases, new ground sockets are available very cheaply, even if they are of high quality, so we advise you to buy new goods in order not to take any risks.
equipment
Impact tool
If you decide on drive-in ground sleeves, we recommend that you purchase a suitable tool as a drive-in aid. By using such an aid, assembly is much easier, faster and safer, because it minimizes the risk of injury when the sleeves are hammered in. When buying, make sure that the knock-in aid harmonises with your selected ground sockets.
GAH-Alberts 211233 impact tool | for ground sockets 70 x 70 mm and Ø80 mm | Plastic, green
14.43 EURTo the product
Spirit level
In addition to an impact tool, a spirit level is also a useful accessory for efficient attachment of the ground sockets. It helps you to fix the sleeves straight or in the correct position in the ground or on the ground. Functional spirit levels are now available in stores at very affordable prices.
CON: P spirit level LM 40 cm, CP735040
9.89 EURTo the product
