2.7M Parasol Base

[Ric.ror]

I have a 2.7m parasol from M&S but the base I bought for it doesn’t fit and M&S don’t do bases
Does anyone know which base to get - preferably from Argos

[Buenchico]

I'm guessing that 'doesn't fit' means that the diameter is wrong. If so, what's actual the diameter of the pole that you need a base for? If we know that, we might be able to point you towards a suitable product.

[Ric.ror]

I’ve measured across the base - it’s 1.5 inches
I have a plastic base from Argos but it’s not a good fit

[Buenchico]

That's a 38mm (= 3.8cm) pole then.

Looking at the models sold by Argos, you should ignore this one
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8671637
because it can't accommodate poles more than 3.2cm in diameter.

Your pole would fit into this one but, because it can take a pole up to 4.5cm in diameter, you'd end up with a rather loose fit:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7428805

The same applies here:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3098363

This one though takes poles up to a maximum diameter of 3.8cm, so (assuming that you've measured accurately!), it should provide a nice snug fit:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4599737

This product, from B&Q, is cheaper though and also accepts poles up to 3.8cm in diameter:
https://www.diy.com/departments/tobago-black-parasol-base-15kg/1851206_BQ.prd
(It's also heavier, so it might provide greater stability)

[Ric.ror]

Just guess which one I’d bought!!!!
A quick trip to B&Q it is then - just in time for the rain

Many thanks