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Support pole for Light

Support pole for Light

Support pole for Light

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I am working on an installation of Architechural Lighting outdoors in Texas.  I am looking for suggestions on what type of pole shoulbe be used.  The light fixture is approx. 130 pound and I need to raise it to 15 feet.

RE: Support pole for Light

Like the spreads on the upcoming super bowl game, there are many choices.  The easiest is to go to a lighting manufacturer's web site and see what they use for a similar condition.  Wind speeds vary considerably for Texas, especially in the coastal regions, and this will have a significant effect on the size of the pole.  However, 15 feet is pretty short so the difference may not be that large.

RE: Support pole for Light

Please refer to AASHTO Standard Specifications for Design of Highway Signs, Luminaires and Signs.  This is a very good reference for calculation of loads.

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