Light Post Concrete Base KT

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K T

K T

4 жыл бұрын

Moveable concrete base for outside light post. This project started with an aluminum 3 light outdoor lamp post used for driveways, gardens, front, rear yards.
It was free and came with a big black widow spider. RIP. After cleaning, repainting with acrylic black enamel, my poor attempt at highlighting it's features with gold metallic and coating with acrylic clear enamel. It set in the workshop for several months and came close to falling over a few times. Something needed to be done before damage or cracked, broken glass. I want to be able to easily move the light post to different locations in the garden. As time goes on, the backyard changes, plants grow larger, items are replaced. This was done with leftover supplies from other projects. There is no steel or re-bar support in the concrete. I consider this a large custom nonstructural concrete brick made by my own hands. 1" PVC tubing is placed horizontally at 2 locations through the concrete. Installing long wooden dowels or steel bars through the PVC pipes makes it easy to add an ample staking footprint to the ground, if needed. 1/2" PVC pipe was used as vertical mounting holes in the concrete for the post base to attach to attach with 5/16" diameter carriage through bolt. Leave the PVC for the mounting bolts long to work the concrete under the template, it is easy to trim to the necessary height when the concrete sets. Something stiff, such as wood or steel for the template will achieve accurate placement of the bolt holes in the wet concrete. The carriage bolts will be easy to replace and the post can be removed for later refurbishment when the time comes. The light has been moved several times, a wheeled dolly works good. An outdoor extension cord was used for power and hard wired in the post with dielectric grease on the connectors to prevent corrosion. Electrical conduit could be installed in the concrete if wanted. The light bulbs are Edison style. This project was fun. It has made the garden look pretty at night.
I hope this video helps someone with this type of idea. If you have read this far. Thank You for watching, reading and please subscribe to my channel.
I need all the help I can get.
KT
Подвижное бетонное основание для внешнего фонарного столба. Этот проект начался с алюминиевого уличного фонарного столба с 3 лампами, который использовался для проездов, садов, передних и задних дворов.
Он был бесплатным и сопровождался большим пауком в виде черной вдовы. РВАТЬ. После очистки, перекраски черной акриловой эмалью, моя неудачная попытка выделить ее черты золотым металлом и покрыть акриловой прозрачной эмалью. Он застывал в мастерской несколько месяцев и несколько раз был близок к тому, чтобы упасть. Что-то нужно было сделать, прежде чем стекло будет повреждено или треснуло, разбито. Я хочу иметь возможность легко перемещать световой столб в разные места в саду. Время идет, задний двор меняется, растения вырастают, предметы меняются. Это было сделано за счет остатков материалов от других проектов. В бетоне нет опоры из стали или арматуры. Считаю это большим нестандартным кирпичом из неструктурного бетона, сделанным своими руками. Трубка из ПВХ диаметром 1 дюйм размещается горизонтально в 2 точках через бетон. Установка длинных деревянных дюбелей или стальных стержней через трубы из ПВХ позволяет легко добавить достаточную площадь для опор на землю, если это необходимо. В качестве вертикальные монтажные отверстия в бетоне для основания стойки, чтобы прикрепить их с помощью сквозного болта каретки диаметром 5/16 дюйма. Оставьте ПВХ для крепежных болтов, чтобы он работал с бетоном под шаблоном, его можно легко обрезать до необходимой высоты, когда Что-нибудь твердое, такое как дерево или сталь для шаблона, обеспечит точное размещение отверстий для болтов в мокром бетоне. Болты с квадратным подголовком можно будет легко заменить, а столб можно будет снять для последующего ремонта, когда придет время. Фонарь перемещался несколько раз, тележка на колесиках работает нормально. Для подачи питания использовался внешний удлинительный шнур, который жестко подключен к столбу с диэлектрической смазкой на разъемах для предотвращения коррозии. В этом месте можно установить кабелепровод. е бетон, если хотите. Лампочки выполнены в стиле Эдисона. Этот проект был забавным. Это сделало сад красивым ночью.
Я надеюсь, что это видео поможет кому-то с такой идеей. Если вы дочитали до этого места. Спасибо за просмотр, чтение и подписывайтесь на мой канал.
Мне нужна вся возможная помощь.
KT

Пікірлер: 26
@alexpendleton6182
@alexpendleton6182 4 жыл бұрын
This is certainly the most informative and user friendly instructions I have experienced regarding this subject. Not to mention easy on the wallet!!
@Maminka60
@Maminka60 4 жыл бұрын
@@KT111 What kind of concrete did u use to get the smooth finish??
@KT111
@KT111 4 жыл бұрын
@@Maminka60 Hi Shane, I used QUIKRETE high strength concrete mix. No. 1101 60 pound bag. After troweling, I lightly tapped sides of the 2" x 4" forms to settle the gravel below the surface. I did use a little less water than they recommend so the mix would be stiff and hold it's shape. I watched and waited until the glossy surface turned dull. Then used the small whisk broom for the finish.
@frankieroberson3398
@frankieroberson3398 3 жыл бұрын
I love KZfaq, love the blog & the music.
@KT111
@KT111 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@danimald.2407
@danimald.2407 3 жыл бұрын
Just solved my problem. Thanks!
@KT111
@KT111 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@dr.lanellturner798
@dr.lanellturner798 3 жыл бұрын
I needed this! Thanks for teaching me.
@KT111
@KT111 3 жыл бұрын
@@dr.lanellturner798 Thanks for watching.
@Jeremytorgersonofficial
@Jeremytorgersonofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Did you want to make this moveable? I’m curious why no anchor footing into the ground? I’d personally put a hole about 18” into the ground below it, rebar it, and concrete it in to make it permanent.
@KT111
@KT111 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this question, JT. I didn't want it in a permanent location. It has been moved to a few different places in the yard as the plants have grown. I have watched it in gusts of 65 + mph winds, no swaying, no movement. After the same winds I have had to re-install concrete roof tiles. Over the years I have seen lights and posts with footings shift off vertical. The only ways to correct that is to dig the concrete out and replace it or re-shim the post. This way doesn't require a building, electrical permit.
@KT111
@KT111 2 жыл бұрын
@@bettysuffle Thanks for watching the video.
@labrador1992
@labrador1992 2 жыл бұрын
what type of concrete u used
@KT111
@KT111 2 жыл бұрын
Quikrete part number 1101 high strength, 60-pound bag.
@1KingD
@1KingD 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, can u explain (or make a video) in the simplest way how u make the template with 3 screws u put in the wet concrete, please? I want to make a concrete pad for a new mailbox that is on a pedestal with 4 base screws. I read the description but I'm still not getting it. Thanks in advance!
@KT111
@KT111 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. I made this template from scrap steel. Plywood would have been better as it is stiff. I traced the outline of the light base and hole locations with a pencil, used a center punch to locate the center of the holes and drilled. Used longer carriage bolts with nuts on top side of template. PVC water pipe was used for the spacers. I left them extra-long to smooth the wet concrete under the template. I let the concrete set for a week, removed the template then trimmed the spacers flush with the concrete with a 4 1/2" grinder. Bolted the lamp post on and used the grinder to trim the bolts to length.
@1KingD
@1KingD 2 жыл бұрын
@K T I really appreciate u responding, you're a true hero! What about the smoothness of the PVC? Would it eventually lose the grip of the concrete in the future? What's the downside of just putting the screw without any PVC?
@KT111
@KT111 2 жыл бұрын
@@1KingD I pushed the PVC all the way to the bottom of the concrete with the bolt installed. If the bolts ever rust, I can replace them. The PVC was used to form the hole for the bolts and is just a spacer. The bolt heads are flush on the bottom, so they act as a clamp for the concrete pad and are not dependent to be held by the concrete. A "J-bolt" would also work without the PVC.
@1KingD
@1KingD 2 жыл бұрын
@@KT111 You deserve my subscription!
@KT111
@KT111 2 жыл бұрын
@@1KingD Thank you.
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