PURPLE LEAF Offset Patio Umbrella Base in Ground, 24.41"(H) X 11.42"(W)

Worked very well. BUT, the umbrella description on Amazon doesn't note the amount of space needed to open the umbrella!! It hits the furniture and fence. May have to buy another in ground mount and pay for another installation! UGH!😡

Big, heavy, and sturdy. This is perfect and exactly what i was looking for.

Great base.

This thing is massive! Took a huge hole and EIGHT 80# bags of concrete to get this thing mounted. I tell you one thing, it is not going anywhere. The future owners of this house 20 years from now will be cursing me for burying this thing if they try to ever dig it up. Very, very solid. Way more than you'd ever need for a cantilever umbrella, but that is a good thing.

I agree with Bradley Goodman’s review “This thing is a BEAST!” While looking at different brands of patio umbrellas, I noticed the great reviews for the Purple Leaf products. I also liked the look of Purple Leaf umbrellas but had witnessed umbrellas sailing through neighborhoods after being snatched from their bases. While browsing I noticed this mounting system popped up as a suggested item whenever I looked at patio furniture. After reading several reviews written earlier this summer, I figured this would be a good investment to prevent southern thunderstorms from destroying my investment.After receiving the anchor, I was impressed with the heavy gauge of the metal. Living in central Alabama where the primary soil is Blackland prairie (which is a mix of clay and soft limestone), I assumed that when buried the soil, combined with the weight and width of the base of the anchor would support the 12’ cantilever umbrella I ordered. To be safe, I also purchased two bags of quikrete.Be prepared to dig and I mean dig. After digging a hole roughly 20” deep and 18” across, I placed the anchor in the ground and leveled before adding the two bags of quikrete. So far, the umbrella has survived several southern thunderstorms with no damage and haven’t moved any. I’m still able to maneuver the umbrella through its full 360 degrees of rotation with no movement at the base. This is the best way to go if you were to ask me. No need for a heavy base taking up space on the patio, that still may not offer the support you need in an unexpected storm.FYI, the heads of the mounting hardware are socket head cap screws, which are almost impossible to strip, if you’re mechanically inclined. They used because of their high tensile strength. Personally, I had no problem with the provided fasteners, or the Chinese steel mentioned in one of the other reviews.

The picture of the product shows multiple holes in the base. The product received has 4 holes. So when you place in the ground make sure you have it the way you want it because there is zero adjustability once it’s set. Other than that it appears to be a solid product that does not take up a lot of spaceI’m adding a revision as I have now installed it. Although the base only has 4 holes, if you purchase an umbrella that rotates via crank handle, it makes no difference how it’s installed.I ended up using 7-50 lb bags of cement. Your experience may be different if you dig a larger hole. I dug a round hole approximately 24” deep and 20” in diameter. I installed it in my lawn just outside of my patio. Works perfectly.One thing worthy of mention, when putting in the concrete, make sure you tape up the holes in the base so that cement doesn’t clog them up. Also a little bit of anti seize on the threads is a good idea

This is really perfect for my umbrella. I set it in two 80lb bags of quikcrete. I don't think it could be more sturdy.My only real complaint is the price. I don't know that it is worth $120 but there aren't really options either.

So only time will tell on the longevity of this, but this base is pretty solid. I dug a hole approximately 18" wide, by 28" (like others i had read). I had some extra river rock so threw in the bottom with some red bag cement mix to level it off. Then placed the base in the hole, threw in a layer or two of rock, then dumped 5 red bags of quick mix concrete, and covered. Be sure to level to where you want the base plate to land, then level the base itself so it sits properly. Keep in mind, when you mount your umbrella base it's designed to have a slight lean, so don't let the wifey blame ya for it not looking level lol. Total time will depend on soil, but I got this done in about 90 mins. Definitely worth the digging, no more 4'x4' base.