YOU FINE ART SCULPTURE are stockists of a large range of traditional style new reproduction Lanterns and popular cast iron street lamp post design.
The lanterns are available in a large choice of styles choose from traditional square shape to a more modern hexagonal shape. The lanterns can be mounted on a cast iron lamp post or can be used on our quality cast iron corner or wall brackets.
How to setup an popular cast iron street lamp post design
1) Firstly dig the necessary trench from your desired Lamp Post installation area to your power supply. Depending on the height/weight an educated decision should be made as to the depth of base needed to support the lamp post in place. Typically the pad size is between 2-3ft cubed, using a root anchor if the ground is of an uncertain quality.
2) Into the trench place your conduit which has already been threaded with electrical cable. Using the excess cable, thread the lamp post and lantern and connect the bulb holder, ensuring it is earthed.
3) Ensure the conduit rises out of the concrete pad central to your lamp posts final location (you may want to use a 90-degree conduit elbow) and pour the cement mixture into the base area. Allow the cement sufficient time to completely harden.
4) Once hardened, the popular cast iron street lamp post design should be erected and using a small masonry drill bit the fixing points marked onto the ground. Once marked using the full size masonry drill bit, drill 4 holes into the cement base. The masonry rawl bolts are typically M10 size, please check the specific bolts as this may vary depending on availability.
5) It is now time to tap your expanding masonry bolts into place. Remember to do this gently as it is very easy to un-thread the nut which allows the bolt to tighten. Typical rawl bolt hole depth is the entire length of the rawl bolt. Once in place the Lamp Post base can be placed back in position over the 4 holes and the bolts tightened. Due to the nature of the bolts they will expand into the concrete base when tightened and should not be used at the edge of the base due to their expanding nature.
6) An alternative installation procedure whereby threaded bar is set directly into the base may be used by your trades person when required.
7) Once installed we advise covering all stainless steel fixings, masonry rawl bolts and any chips or scuffs with a metal based paint, to complete the look and seal any areas exposed to the elements. For more general maintance, please see the maintenance link in the footer of the website.
8) Stand back an admire your Lamp Post fully installed. Complete an assessment ensuring everything is secure and safe.
YOU FINE ART SCULPTURE also stock fully refurbished traditional antique popular cast iron street lamp post design and lanterns these items due to their nature are constantly changing however large runs of lamp posts are often sourced ideal for lighting large driveways.