"bob smith" wrote in message ...

"Harold and Susan Vordos" wrote in message
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How does schedule 40 compare with HSS pipe structurally? same basic alloys
and production?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the term HSS where pipe is concerned----care to
elaborate?


I fully agree with the idea of filling the pipe with concrete, but I'd
also
cap it when finished, well enough to prevent water from entering. If
you
could keep it dry inside, you'd have no rusting except from the outside
in,
and that would take a long time to destroy the pipe----perhaps not in
your
lifetime. If you could tolerate the looks of galvanized pipe, even
that
wouldn't be an issue.

The pipe will be covered with wood to provide a clean look.

That could still let in some water. I'd be careful to preclude any water
entering the top, which will certainly not be to your advantage. You could
do something as simple as cover the top with black visqueen, draping it over
the sides, before covering it with wood. Anything to prevent water from
entering the top.

Harold