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I was unable to find a lamp post that didn't have a crossbar in it and that could just be sunk into concrete. I settled on this one even though it required a bit more work to install.
Before ordering I emailed Royce Lighting to ask for a copy of the installation instructions. I never heard back from them. I then surmised that since it has three holes in the base that it had to be bolted down. After searching the internet for help, I then knew what type of work would be involved to install this.
Dig at least a two-foot deep, twelve-inch diameter hole. (Instructions with the lamp post say to have an 18 inch diameter hole.) Dig a two-foot deep trench for the electrical wire and conduit. I used most of three 80 pound bags of concrete mix after filling the bottom of the hole with a few inches of stone and having the concrete form rise a few inches above the ground.
The included mounting bracket with three anchor bolts is set and leveled in the wet concrete. After the concrete dried, I ran into a problem when I went to install the post base over the anchor bolts. The holes of the base were pressing against the outside of each of the bolts and I was concerned that the threads were going to get damaged so I used a 1/2 inch drill bit to enlarge the holes. The base then easily slipped over the bolts.
The second section of the post attaches with three screws and the third section threads onto the second one. There is a three inch post cup to which I attached the lamp.
All-in-all I am pleased with the post. It is very good looking and a lot nicer than a plain straight post. I am giving it four stars since I had to modify the base by drilling out the holes. I also think that Royce Lighting not answering my email may be a sign of poor customer service.
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It looks very nice in my yard and wasn't hard at all to install once the concrete dried. It performs as you would expect and looks like it will last quite a while.Getting the included bracket properly leveled in the concrete, however, was another story. Had my concrete guys been unwilling to work at it for nearly an hour or, heaven forbid, if I had tried to do it myself with bag mix getting it put up wouldn't have even been possible in the first place. You do have to make sure everything is just right before the concrete sets. This includes leveling, proper spacing of the bolts, and proper length of the bolts extending above the concrete.
The included directions for embedding the bracket in the concrete give little to go on, so in the end you must use your intuition. They also specify to leave the bolts extending above the concrete longer than I think they should be. There is a maximum length that cannot be exceeded otherwise, you won't be able to tighten the bolts against the post base (or you'll have to cut them off before installing the base, as noted elsewhere). I ended up letting the concrete cure with the post base lightly placed on top of the bracket so everything would be in the right place. Also, the bracket is very thin metal and thus prone to bending. This throws off the spacing of the bolts so they won't fit the holes in the base if you aren't careful.
In the end, as with most DIY projects, this one has some gotchas that you don't anticipate. They are difficult to describe and envision until you start the project. Definitely plan to spend an afternoon on the project if you're attempting to install one of these, and involve professionals if at all possible.
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I installed this lamp post. I did read the reviews so I was prepared with a plywood base that I drilled out to give some thickness to the frame thereby holding the bolts in a true position. Now I understand why the one review said he had to drill the holes out, despite my efforts the bolts did not set in alignment. My solution: I put the black nuts on the threads and screwed them all the way down but not tight. Then using a 2x4 to shield the nut I hit it with a hammer to straighten it out. It took about 3 tries to get each bolt straight into the hole. This was easy and simple, easier than drilling out the holes. Note the bolts are aluminum so as not to rust. They will bend so be cautious and take your time. My street was very dark, we love this post it is attractive and provides great light to my steps and street. Thank you I like the product.Honest reviews on Royce Lighting RL9145PST/BK Universal Post Outdoor Lamp.Black
Received many compliments, adds as a nice accent piece on lawn. Quality product, seen many that were priced more with less of a qualtity.Easy installation.
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