The 'Elevator' Martin House Pole | Prime Retreat Galvanized Steel Easy Pulley System with Ground Sleeve

The 'Elevator' Martin House Pole | Prime Retreat Galvanized Steel Easy Pulley System with Ground Sleeve

The Experience

For the serious Purple Martin landlord, raise-and-lower capability isn't a luxury — it's the foundation of responsible colony management. The Elevator delivers exactly that, and then some. A nine-section galvanized steel pulley system pole engineered for smooth, controlled raising and lowering of your martin house, bundled with the Prime Retreat Ground Sleeve for a complete, ready-to-install colony infrastructure package. Nest monitoring, parasite management, and starling eviction are now within reach without a ladder, without a struggle, and without disturbing the colony any more than necessary. Compatible with Prime Retreat purple martin houses and select S&K models, this is the pole system that transforms a static installation into a fully managed colony program — ground up.

Scientific Engineering

• Nine-Section Modular Design: Eight swaged 21" sections plus one straight top section assemble to a full working height of 14' — with flexibility to configure at partial height depending on site requirements and colony preference.
• Steel Pulley Wheel System: Powder-coated steel pulley wheel at the top section provides smooth, high-capacity rope travel for controlled raising and lowering — engineered for long-term rust resistance and sustained outdoor exposure.
• Extended Pulley Sides: Pulley housing sides extend over the top of the martin house roof opening, providing weather protection at the critical junction point between pole and house.
• 20' Nylon Rope Included: Full-length rope provides sufficient travel for complete raise and lower cycles at maximum assembled height, with enough reserve for secure cleat tie-off.
• Powder-Coated Rope Cleat: Wall-mounted rope cleat with included screws keeps the raise rope neatly secured and under tension when the house is at working height.
• Galvanized Steel Construction: Full galvanized steel construction throughout resists rust and corrosion across decades of outdoor exposure and seasonal freeze-thaw cycling.
• Ground Sleeve Included: The bundled Prime Retreat Ground Sleeve features an HDPE extruded plastic body with a 2.125" outer diameter that snugly receives the pole's 1.9" outer diameter base section — anchored 18" deep into soil for a stable, permanent foundation. Cement in place for a fixed installation, or remove the lowest pole section as needed for mowing and seasonal maintenance.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Complete Installation Package: Every component needed for a ground-up pulley pole installation is included — pole sections, pulley hardware, rope, cleat, and ground sleeve. No supplemental purchases required to get your colony in the air.
• Landlord-Grade Colony Access: The ability to raise and lower a martin house on demand is the single most important feature a serious landlord can have — enabling nest checks, egg count monitoring, parasite treatment, and competitor eviction without the colony disruption of ladder-based access.
• Replacement Compatible: Engineered as a direct replacement for the S&K Galvanized Steel Easy Pulley System pole, making it a straightforward upgrade path for existing S&K colony installations.

Bundle Contents

• 1 Galvanized Steel Easy Pulley System Pole (9 sections)
• 1 Steel Topper with Pulley Wheel
• 1 Steel Rope Cleat with Mounting Screws
• 1 20' Nylon Rope
• 1 Prime Retreat Ground Sleeve (USA-made, HDPE plastic, 18.125"H)

Specifications

• Assembled Height: 14'
• Pole Diameter: 1.9" outer diameter
• Ground Sleeve Diameter: 2.125" outer diameter x 18.125"H
• Sections: 9 (8 swaged 21"L sections + 1 straight top section)
• Weight Capacity: Up to 20 lbs.
• Rope Length: 20' nylon
• Pole Construction: Galvanized Steel, Powder-Coated Steel Pulley & Cleat
• Ground Sleeve Construction: HDPE Extruded Plastic — Proudly Made in the USA
• Mounting: Ground sleeve set in concrete (concrete not included)
• Compatible With: Prime Retreat Purple Martin Houses, Select S&K Models
• Shipping Weight: 26 lbs.
• Shipping Profile: Professional Estate Handling ($25)
• ⚠️ Assembly Required

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