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How does it work?
The
unique way in which EZ-Weights™ clamp, instead of tying with rope or
bungies, to a tent's telescoping poles effectively braces the two segments
together while dynamically distributing the weight up and along a
column.
This ridged
column provides extra stability where you need
it, at the tent pole's
telescoping weak point and toward the
weightless canopy increasing the effectiveness of the
ballasting load.
Our Patent Pending
design applies mass directly to the canopy poles
with a secure positive connection, reducing the wind’s
ability to cause sever differential displacement or
racking because of the mechanical advantage the wind
normally would have if all the weight was only set at
the base of the tent pole.
How
much can I really save on gas?
Let's
say you’re getting 20
MPG highway and drive 500 miles to a show with an
additional 200 LBS in tent weights; it is estimated that
it will reduce your gas mileage between 1.5 – 2 MPG. (Data source
based on: PublicArticles.info / Ten things that will
increase the fuel economy of your vehicle)
Based on a gas price of $4.00 per gallon this works out to be between
$16.00 to $22.00 extra round trip. (Or $8.00
to $11.00 at $2.00 per gallon.)
By
the mile it adds up this way: between $0.016 - $0.022
extra per mile. Times
that by the number of miles you travel to events in a year and…
Well, you do the math.
Keep
in mind this is only an estimate as there are many factors
effecting the outcome.
The numbers could go up or down depending on your
situation. The one thing, however, all the experts agree on
is lowering vehicle weight improves fuel economy, which
saves you money and cuts back on greenhouse gas emissions.
And even if you fill
the tanks with water before an event and empty them for
the trip home, as some folks do, you still stand to cut the
extra cost for fuel due to tent weights in half.
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More)
How
much CO2
can I save to help with global climate change?
Increasing
concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) are trapping more of the sun's
energy in the Earth's atmosphere, causing global climate change.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning fossil fuels
is the most important human-made GHG. Pollution
control devices cannot reduce your car's CO2
emissions but improving its gas mileage can. Each
gallon of gasoline we burn creates 20 pounds of CO2
with highway vehicles accounting
for 26% of our CO2
emissions or 1.7 billion tons each year. (Data
source: Physical and chemical properties of gasoline: Department of Energy
(DOE), Alternative Fuels Data Center.)
Below is a chart to help understand how improving your vehicle's gas
mileage will reduce its yearly CO2
emissions.

How do I know if
EZ-Weights will work with my canopy?
Thanks
to a unique and easy to operate clamping system, EZ-Weights™
can be attached to a variety of the most popular 10' x 10' shade canopies
having round poles between
7/8" to 1 1/8" in diameter with the standard hardware. Or
7/8" to 1 1/2" square if using a square
tent pole, like the E-ZUP©
Instant Shelters©
. For round tent
poles greater than 1 1/8" and up to 1 3/4" like the LightDome© shelter optional
hardware is available. EZ-Weights are not suitable for shade
canopies with tent poles that slant outward at an angle as the water tanks
are designed to stand upright or perpendicularly to the ground.

How
do they attach to the pole?
They attach to the pole using a series of adjustable
clamp blocks that tighten to a square of round pole with
a flat tip screw driver.
What are
EZ-Weights made of?
Each weight
container is made from top quality 100% virgin materials. The outer layer
contains a more concentrated amount of UV protection – 10-12 parts per
100 of TI02/Titanium Dioxide from DuPont (tiPURE) – The best U.V.
protection available (TIO²) and other chemical additives which prevent
ultraviolet degradation. The inner layer utilizes TRUFORCE - impact
modifiers which are the toughest acrylic modifiers in the industry.
Everyone
has heard about the recent recalls involving products
made in China that contain lead. Plastic jewelry, toy
train sets coated with lead paint and most recently, the
recall of Mattel toys.
In countries outside the United States, it is not out of
the ordinary for lead to be used as a stabilizer in
Vinyl compounds because it is less expensive then the
high-quality, safe alternatives that are use in our
weight containers. We feel that consumers should
not have to worry about harmful lead hidden in PVC and
are proud to be able to state that we never have and
never will use lead as a stabilizer in our weight
containers.
How tall are they?
Each weight container is approximately
5”x 5” x 48" tall.
How much do they weigh when empty?
Each weight container weighs
only 5 lbs. when empty.
How much do they weigh when fully charged?
The average combined applied weight of the
EZ-Weights System when charged with water is about
200 lbs., and depending on the type of sand
used 260 pounds or more.
How
much water do they hold?
They hold about
5.20 gallons each.
I
really don't want to fill them at a show is there any
other way?
Yes, you can fill them at home and empty them at the end
of the event, as some folks do,
and cut your extra fuel cost due to tent weights in half. It's
still better than carrying the weight there and
back as is the case with sandbags and many other methods.
Or, you can fill them at a RV or gas station or rest stop a few miles before the event which is the way we
prefer if water is not available. However, if the event will be offering food there is usually
water available near the food vendors. You can
check with
your client or event manger. Be sure to have a short length
of
common garden hose, 5' or 10' on hand for filling the
tanks.
Do
they leak?
EZ-Weights are made of waterproof vinyl and do not leak. We guarantee
it.
When
do you fill them?
EZ-Weights can be filled with water or sand before or after
attaching to the pole. Because EZ-Weights are fitted with a threaded plug, located
at the top, some folks fill them before an event and lay
them down in their van. At the end of the
event they empty them to save on gas. You could also check with
your client or event manger to see if water is available for
filling. Typically if the event will be offering food there is usually
water available near the food vendors. Be sure to have a short length
of
common garden hose, 5' or 10' on hand for filling the
tanks. Or, you can fill them at a RV or gas station or rest stop a few miles before the event which is the way we
prefer if water is not available.
Can
I use the weight containers to store drinking water?
No, you should never use the weight containers to
store drinking water as they were not designed for such use.
How
do you fill them?
The best way to fill your EZ-Weights is with a short length
of
common garden hose, 5' or 10', after removing the
threaded
plug located at the top. You
can use a bucket and funnel or a watering can if need be but it takes longer.
How
much weight do I need for my tent?
Obviously the more weight the better.
But the minimum recommended amount based on a survey sent to the six major
U.S.
manufacturers of 10' X 10' portable shade canopy tents is between 30 to 40
pounds per pole. The EZ-Weights
System when using water provides about 50 pounds per pole. And when
using sand as much as 65 pounds per pole.
How
do you empty them?
EZ-Weights are emptied by detaching them from the pole
and lowering to the ground. Remove the threaded plug located at
the top and drain the water into the street or on the
grass. Some of our customers have said they like to water a near by tree of
bush.
How
do you clean them?
Depending
on what it is you’re trying to remove, EZ-Weights can be cleaned in a
couple of ways:
1.
Soap and water, or any household cleaner suitable for use on plastic, using
a sponge, cloth or a Scotch-Bright® No Scratch scouring pad.
2.
Liquid hand cleaner with pumice in a squeeze bottle works particularly well to remove scuffs and
marring. Apply a small amount
on a sponge or cloth and work it in along the length of the tank.
Then wipe with a clean cloth.
3.
For stubborn scuffs try using a pencil eraser, then wipe with a
Scotch-Bright®
No Scratch or similar scouring pad. You
can finish it off with a quick wipe of liquid hand cleaner with pumice. Remember
to work in the direction along the length of the tank; and it’s always a
good idea to test a cleaning product or method on a small area at the
bottom of the tank before you
begin.
Do
you have any cheaper systems?
There is only one EZ-Weights
System which is regularly priced at $355. Having it available
online for $299* saves you over 50.00 dollars!
When compared
to other highly specialized items, or tanks that are manufactured for
agriculture and laboratories, it
represents a great buy. The quality of the materials used in
construction for those
unexpected days when you need to be prepared for the wind and
the savings in gas you can achieve over time, when
using disposable water, only sweetens
the deal.
But what
really matters is are you getting what you pay for?
Do they work? Take a look at the Badlands
videos and you be the judge.