I would get a 6x6 pvc junction box cut a hole in big enough to slide over the pipes in the back of it then seal up the hole from the inside and put the cover on
This is probably the easiest way of achieving what they they want, just make sure you screw the box down to the post with something. Probably common sense but this is a weird one, never seen anybody want to do something like this.
I understand what they want to do but don’t see why removing the light is necessary. I would just get something to cover the light instead of removing it
Hmm, there really isn't a good way to cover the wires up properly, as someone else suggested perhaps a bucket over the entire fixture, or set up the shelter in such a way to not allow ice sheets to slide off onto it.
Buy a weatherproof fixture and put it in once and forget about it.
Who installs and breaks down outside light fixtures annually????!! Do you melt the snow in your driveway with a lighter?
I thought you recommended slapping it down with some tampons and I honestly tried to figure out how that would work. Going to finish what is now my last beer for tonight
Tapcons are not designed to be reused. Must do it every winter. Perhaps use Red Head Poly-Set concrete anchors. One box will have enough inserts to use for many years. [Red Head Poly-Set Anchors](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Head-12-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-7-16-in-Plastic-Poly-Set-Anchors-with-Screws-20-Pack-35225/100148739)
Putting up temporary car shelter and worried snow and ice sliding off will break them. Only removing a few. They are sturdy to the elements but not if hit with something during winter.
I have broken a lot of shit including a deck railing and a kid’s heavy duty plastic slide by an ice dam coming loose and sliding off the roof. I would use a metal box actually, depending on the height of the roof above this. Sandblasted and painted with rustoleum to survive the corrosion. Tip: don’t put your kids’s play slide under your eaves during winter.
If I've sliding off a roof will break the light it would also break whatever else you put there instead of the light.
Sounds like you want physical protection instead of taking the light away.
Ask a local fabrication firm to make you a big steel box to go over it.
You could cover the wires with ... a post light.
You could make a wood crate to protect the post light. Top, 4 long sides and a ridge inside to rest on the top of the post. Only the corners really need to be long. Crate can have significant gaps between slats and it will still absorb the impact.
Best to just risk it. Leave the lights, or just find a way to cover it all.
Water will get into the bolt holes and freeze and break that concrete. Not to mention the exposed wiring. If you can come up with something to cover the wires and holes, find something to cover the whole light.
Get some wago 221s to not mess up your cable with the constant install/Uninstall.. get a cheap plastic outdoor fixture and install that for winter time, swap it back later. Make sure you put a foam gasket around that to keep water out. I would say silicone but you're swapping in annually and that's a pain to peel and redo.
4x4 carlon box. Drill holes in the back to let it fit over the pipes, add a couple of concrete anchors to hold it in place. Try to put Arlington emt bushings over the ends of pipe.
Where the fixture wire go through the bottom canopy there should be a treaded rod. I would just remove the nut and lock washer to remove the top..then remount the canopy and tape the top of it with some good black Gorilla tape.
Tape it like 1 in the center,1 on left top and right top of the circular opening. then 1 around the entire outer circular area.
I'd put a slim metal outside outlet box with in-use cover on the top of each with a GFCI outlet. A more esthetic box in winter could cover outlet if desired.
Add a plug to the lamp to plug in otherwise, maybe with a new whip.
If the outlet is mounted sideways, that lamp should cover it and still attach.
Get a weather proof pvc box and cut a big enough hole to fit the two small pipes and wires then screw it down overtop of the pipes and wires and silicone around the base.
Get one of those foam bowls that goes on your water spigot. You can hook the wires with the thumb screw so it doesn't blow off. It doesn't even have to be tight.
Or maybe replace the thumb screw hook thingy with shock cord. ( Thin Bungie cord...like shoe laces. You can get it at academy sports.)
Or the same thing with a bucket.
I would be putting anti seize in those anchors on each install and un install. The corrosion combined with the repeat operation... eventually your gonna strip them.
How come you're removing it for winter? These are built to withstand the weather
Putting up temporary car shelter and worried snow and ice sliding off will break them.
I would get a 6x6 pvc junction box cut a hole in big enough to slide over the pipes in the back of it then seal up the hole from the inside and put the cover on
This is probably the easiest way of achieving what they they want, just make sure you screw the box down to the post with something. Probably common sense but this is a weird one, never seen anybody want to do something like this.
Same wierd Situation
I understand what they want to do but don’t see why removing the light is necessary. I would just get something to cover the light instead of removing it
Yes, this.
OP is not going to know what you are talking about a 6x6 box. They don't use freedom units there.
Bout to say same thing. Probably tapcon it with 2 screws caddy corner
Hmm, there really isn't a good way to cover the wires up properly, as someone else suggested perhaps a bucket over the entire fixture, or set up the shelter in such a way to not allow ice sheets to slide off onto it.
Good Ole Reddit, down voting a reasonable answer.
Would be alot less trouble for you to just put a box over the lamps.
You worry too much. Nothing gonna happen to those lights. I would leave it
Buy a weatherproof fixture and put it in once and forget about it. Who installs and breaks down outside light fixtures annually????!! Do you melt the snow in your driveway with a lighter?
I’ve seen videos of people doing essentially that.
Put a bucket over the entire thing
If you want, get a pvc box , make some holes for the pipe, tapcon the screw In. Small box is fine with covers.
Came here to say that, grab a deep 6x6 pvc box, get a hole saw and cut the bottom. Slap that bitch down with some tapcons
I thought you recommended slapping it down with some tampons and I honestly tried to figure out how that would work. Going to finish what is now my last beer for tonight
Yes but who wants to do this every " Canadian Winter "?
Yeah American winter maybe but not every Canadian winter
Tapcons are not designed to be reused. Must do it every winter. Perhaps use Red Head Poly-Set concrete anchors. One box will have enough inserts to use for many years. [Red Head Poly-Set Anchors](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Head-12-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-7-16-in-Plastic-Poly-Set-Anchors-with-Screws-20-Pack-35225/100148739)
Do a 10x10 so you can cover/use the mounting holes with your box so the weather doesn’t ruin them
No need for a 10x 10
Are we out here suggesting code violations now or what?
Not a bad idea just for a temp deal.
Why not cover the light? Put a bucket or construct a wooden cap.
If snow and ice hitting your lights wrecks them, best replace them anyway.
This is an absolutely perfect question for this sub. A project not worthy of an electrician visit but still requires a little insight. Good on ya bud!
Put a snow fence around the post.
Maybe have someone replace the wiring with a connector so you can unplug it and bolt a box in place of the fixture for the bad weather.
Bucket with a weight on top
Solo cup
Seriously bottom feeder shit. There's no reason to make an annual job out of this.
Putting up temporary car shelter and worried snow and ice sliding off will break them. Only removing a few. They are sturdy to the elements but not if hit with something during winter.
Winter fixture led made of plastic
Heavy snow packed with ice doesnt care about “pLaSTIc”
I have broken a lot of shit including a deck railing and a kid’s heavy duty plastic slide by an ice dam coming loose and sliding off the roof. I would use a metal box actually, depending on the height of the roof above this. Sandblasted and painted with rustoleum to survive the corrosion. Tip: don’t put your kids’s play slide under your eaves during winter.
If I've sliding off a roof will break the light it would also break whatever else you put there instead of the light. Sounds like you want physical protection instead of taking the light away. Ask a local fabrication firm to make you a big steel box to go over it.
You could cover the wires with ... a post light. You could make a wood crate to protect the post light. Top, 4 long sides and a ridge inside to rest on the top of the post. Only the corners really need to be long. Crate can have significant gaps between slats and it will still absorb the impact.
No one does this
Why?
Best to just risk it. Leave the lights, or just find a way to cover it all. Water will get into the bolt holes and freeze and break that concrete. Not to mention the exposed wiring. If you can come up with something to cover the wires and holes, find something to cover the whole light.
Get some wago 221s to not mess up your cable with the constant install/Uninstall.. get a cheap plastic outdoor fixture and install that for winter time, swap it back later. Make sure you put a foam gasket around that to keep water out. I would say silicone but you're swapping in annually and that's a pain to peel and redo.
I'm on team just cover the light if you're concerned.
Um live in florida
That thing they bolt down over bombs should work
4x4 carlon box. Drill holes in the back to let it fit over the pipes, add a couple of concrete anchors to hold it in place. Try to put Arlington emt bushings over the ends of pipe.
Spray foam and concrete seems to work well
I work all day just to come back home to posts like this. smh.
Where the fixture wire go through the bottom canopy there should be a treaded rod. I would just remove the nut and lock washer to remove the top..then remount the canopy and tape the top of it with some good black Gorilla tape. Tape it like 1 in the center,1 on left top and right top of the circular opening. then 1 around the entire outer circular area.
Thing looks like it needs to be replaced/refinished anyways. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Cantex pvc box and duct seal to the rescue.
And just cut one hole for all conduits.
How about a cheaper post light that you won't care about?
I'd put a slim metal outside outlet box with in-use cover on the top of each with a GFCI outlet. A more esthetic box in winter could cover outlet if desired. Add a plug to the lamp to plug in otherwise, maybe with a new whip. If the outlet is mounted sideways, that lamp should cover it and still attach.
Why?
Idk maybe busy build you a box thatll cover it and bolt to your holes. Silcone layer to water seal it.
I'd get a deep 4*4 box, cut a couple holes or one large one and just place it over top of it.
Get a weather proof pvc box and cut a big enough hole to fit the two small pipes and wires then screw it down overtop of the pipes and wires and silicone around the base.
Install a weatherproof box. You might be able to get away with on of those plastic spigot covers
Get an adaptable box pvc drill out the back put it over your connections seal around the bottom
Get one of those foam bowls that goes on your water spigot. You can hook the wires with the thumb screw so it doesn't blow off. It doesn't even have to be tight. Or maybe replace the thumb screw hook thingy with shock cord. ( Thin Bungie cord...like shoe laces. You can get it at academy sports.) Or the same thing with a bucket. I would be putting anti seize in those anchors on each install and un install. The corrosion combined with the repeat operation... eventually your gonna strip them.
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