Because I have Country Financial Insurance coverage I get a discount at Grainger. If you have their catalog #403 for 2012-2013 look on page 2223. The aluminum pipe is listed on the bottom of the page and comes in 8' length package of 5 @ $390.00 per package less discount if you use Country Financial. I was able to save my customer almost $1,000.00 with the discount which I past on to them. Good Luck!

You can get the 1-1/4" Aluminum pipe at Grainger up in Everett. 8-ft. length, pkg of 5 item number 2ZJ79 cost $388.50, 1-1/2" pipe cost $390.00. If you have home or Auto insurance with County Financial Grainger will give you another 10% off! Saved my customer $1,000.00 using the discount.

Not sure the warmth of the pipe would discourage kids from climbing it.

Good Luck!