Choosing the Perfect Pole for Your Outdoor Lighting Needs
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Choosing the Perfect Pole for Your Outdoor Lighting
A comprehensive guide to selecting the right pole for your solar and LED lighting solutions.
Why Choosing the Right Pole Matters
The right pole ensures durability, stability, and efficiency for outdoor lighting solutions. Factors like material, height, installation environment, and wind resistance play a crucial role. Poor pole selection can lead to safety hazards, reduced lifespan, and increased maintenance costs.
Key Factors to Consider
- Material: Galvanized steel, aluminum, and concrete are common choices, each with different benefits and durability levels.
- Height: Determines the coverage area and brightness level. Residential areas use shorter poles, while highways require taller poles.
- Wind Resistance: Ensuring the pole can withstand strong winds is essential, especially in open or coastal areas.
- Base Design: Flange-based poles provide easy installation, while embedded poles offer greater stability.
- Application: Street lighting, garden lighting, and commercial lighting require different pole types and specifications.
Types of Poles
Tubular Poles
Common for solar and LED street lights, available in various heights and thicknesses. These poles are lightweight and cost-effective.
Octagonal Poles
Provide better wind resistance and are widely used in highways, commercial areas, and large outdoor spaces.
Decorative Poles
Best suited for gardens, parks, and residential areas, enhancing aesthetic appeal while providing functional lighting.
Swaged Poles
Designed for street lighting applications, offering excellent load-bearing capacity and affordability.
High Mast Poles
Used for large-area lighting like stadiums and industrial areas, capable of mounting multiple floodlights.
Xera Tech's Recommended Poles
| Pole Type | Make | Material | Thickness | Base Plate | Diameter (OD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 MTR GI Tubular Pole | Apollo | Galvanized | 1.6 mm | Yes | 88 mm |
| 8 MTR Octagonal Pole | Bajaj | Galvanized Steel | 2.5 mm | Yes | 130 mm |
| 10 MTR High Mast Pole | Valmont | Galvanized Steel | 3 mm | Yes | 160 mm |
