Converting Electric Lamp Post To Solar

If the lamp has a harp to hold the shade remove it.

Converting electric lamp post to solar.

A great feature is that if one bulb is bad i dropped one before installation the other bulb will still stay lit even though the bulbs are wired in series. You can also use one of these innovative solar lights to replace an electric fixture that no longer works saving you from costly rewiring work. Gas light conversion to led. Getting the gas light operational again wouldn t be impossible but holy crap they are expensive 15 20 bucks a month.

Solar illuminations has a large selection of solar powered outdoor lamp post lights solar post pole and pillar top lights. Conversion kit parts replacement bulbs installation service tools accessories solar solutions brochures specifications lamp heads parts gas light led lighting post lantern. Solar powered lamps were quickly ruled out just based on the lumen requirement and longevity. Since most inverters have receptacles the easiest way to do this is to disconnect the light fixture from the electric panel run a length of 12 or 14 gauge outdoor cable from the light to the inverter connect one end to the light install a plug on the on the.

At current gas rates. Remove the bottom of the lamp. Solar lighting is a great solution to illuminating areas without going through the expense and hassle of trenching electric cables to remote sites through yards along walkways or throughout parking lots. Solar post lights for 3 inch diameter post with a solar lamp post light for a 3 inch pole you can convert an outdoor gas lamp to something far more energy efficient inexpensive and easy to maintain.

Replace the bottom of the lamp. Place on the slip uno fitter lamp shade. So the work of converting it to electric was started. Cut the power cord and remove it from the lamp.

The electric eye was a different size from the previous unit so i had to get a little creative as the hole in the post was larger than than this unit s electric eye but it was no big deal. Spray paint the lamp in the color of your choice. Electrical lamp to solar lamp.