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Title: Concrete Light Poles


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Concrete Light Poles
  • There are several projects for which you might
    find a need to install concrete commercial light
    poles. Among these uses are mounting lights for
    tennis courts, sports arenas, and street lamps.
    Concrete poles have similar strength advantages
    seen with those made of metal, but lack the
    conductivity. This makes concrete preferable for
    electrical mounting applications. If you intend
    to install concrete sports light poles yourself,
    you will need to acquaint yourself with the
    mounting methods as well as knowing how to select
    the correct pole for your project. Once you know
    the basics, installing these poles can be a
    simple task.

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  • Parking Lot Lighting
  • When you are trying to determine which concrete
    commercial  light pole mount is best for your
    project, you need to gather some specifics about
    the job to narrow down your choices. First of
    all, how high will the light be from the ground?
    The mount height of the pole measures from the
    ground to the base of the lamp, while the height
    of the light is from the ground to the lamp
    itself. If your lamp is to be mounted on an arm
    atop the pole mount, what is the area lit? This
    number, measured in square feet, is called the
    Effective Projected Area (EPA). You will also
    need to know how far away from the pole the lamp
    will be from the commercial outdoor pole light.
    This is the horizontal distance which will be the
    same as the length of the arm to which the lamp
    is attached. Once you know these numbers take a
    look at a wind speed map from your concrete light
    pole manufacturer. After finding the average wind
    speeds encountered in your area of the United
    States, you will need to go to a graph provided
    by the manufacturer.

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  • There will likely be a separate graph for
    different wind speeds. If the average wind in
    your area is 100 mph, then you would use the 100
    mph graph. The numbers on the bottom of the
    graph, the x-axis, will be the EPA or the area
    lit by the lamp. The numbers along the side of
    the graph, on the y-axis, is the length of the
    arm holding up the lamp. The intersection of
    these points on the graph will tell you the class
    of concrete light pole that you will need to
    purchase. If it falls between two classes, you
    will need the higher of the two in the pole
    selection guide.

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  • Now that you know the class of concrete light
    pole you need, how will you mount it? There are
    three common methods. The easiest and most common
    is a direct embedment. This is where the pole is
    placed into a prepared hole with a granular base
    for drainage in the ground and recovered with the
    soil. Other forms of mounting include base plate
    and socket. Base plate mounting involves
    anchoring the plates into a pre-poured, or
    pre-existing concrete foundation. Socket mounting
    also requires a concrete poured foundation where
    the light pole might be mounted even with the
    ground level, or built up higher for added
    strength. The mounting method will determine the
    length of light pole you will need. If you intend
    to use the simple direct embedment, then you will
    need to add 10 of the pole's height plus an
    additional two feet. Add these two numbers to the
    height you need the light to be from the ground
    and then order the length of concrete light pole
    which comes the closest.

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  • Other decisions to make for your light pole
    installation are less technical. You need to be
    able to specify the finish, color, and style of
    the pole. If you are unsure about what equipment
    you need additionally to install your concrete
    light pole, you should consult with an expert.
    Carefully follow the directions included with
    your light pole provided by the manufacturer.
    Once you have followed these tips and guidelines,
    installing the poles should be quick and easy.  
    Why not let the professionals at RLLD give you a
    hand with design or a customized quote. 
    Commercial parking lot lighting packages can be
    more affordable than you think.
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