How To Install A Lamp Post With Anchor Bolts In Concrete

Position the anchor bolts so that they are vertically straight and level and firmly planted in the concrete.

How to install a lamp post with anchor bolts in concrete. They provide ample overhead lighting coverage. We use this type of concrete anchor bolt on almost all the new concrete slabs we pour. As soon as the slab is poured we go back and sink the anchor bolt down into the concrete leaving the threaded portion sticking up high enough to secure the walls with a washer and nut. Place the anchor bolts and make sure that they are straight vertically and firmly position in the concrete.

If your concrete was poured without anchor bolts and it is acceptable to the inspector you can drill and epoxy straight anchor bolts to hold your lamp post. Allow at least 24 hours for the concrete to set. Working carefully but quickly lay the post next to the hole and pull the wires through it from bottom to top. How to install a lamp post in your yard.

Of threads at the top. I am running hilti profis software and it seems like i can t get a structural anchor to work with less than 3 25 slab. Press the bolts into the concrete. Set the post into the concrete footing photo by kolin smith.

Thread anchor bolts through the hold down bracket leaving 1 in. Alternatively select the largest diameter wedge anchor bolts that will fit the holes in the post. Remove the nuts from the anchor bolts and remove the plywood template from the top of the foundation. With the concrete still wet slide the shaft of the post over the conduit and 12 inches into the concrete making sure the wires still protrude from the top of the post.

Allow the concrete dry for half to a day. Outdoor lighting illuminates your yard. Once the concrete is hard remove the nuts from the anchor bolts and replace the plywood template by the lamppost basement. Make your bolt template and locate the centre of the base plate on the concrete.

It brightens your patio and helps deter crime or vandalism at night. The j bolts we use are a half inch in diameter. Center the bolt template over that and mark where your bolts need to be. I have a grand stand bleacher project with an existing 3 concrete slab the details are showing post installed anchors to secure the angle frame bleacher.

Use this guide to learn how to install a lamp post in concrete or without concrete. Stand the lamp post up on the anchor bolts and install the retaining.