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Outdoor PL Fluorescent Fixture Idea This is an Outdoor PL Fixture im currently in the process of creating...the Parts i already have are shown above,and a diagram of all the parts when complete below. the Photocell is a Woods though i still need a PC Socket. Whatever the Grey Thing is (Conduit Junction?) i decided it might be worth buying to create a small fixture,though the 16 Dollar Price is a little steep for that piece alone...it is made of aluminimum which is a plus,the current setup is to have the photocell in the top threaded hole and a threaded pipe for the arm fitting in the 1-1/4" Threaded End Hole...the Ballast and socket are coming from another member,i'll likely buy the lamp locally,and a PC Socket has to come from somewhere eventually before its all complete. Michale later created a similar fixture with This Idea except his is incandescent with a Plastic Body and a button PC instead of a Twistlock. Keywords: American_Streetlights

Outdoor PL Fluorescent Fixture Idea

This is an Outdoor PL Fixture im currently in the process of creating...the Parts i already have are shown above,and a diagram of all the parts when complete below.

the Photocell is a Woods though i still need a PC Socket.

Whatever the Grey Thing is (Conduit Junction?) i decided it might be worth buying to create a small fixture,though the 16 Dollar Price is a little steep for that piece alone...it is made of aluminimum which is a plus,the current setup is to have the photocell in the top threaded hole and a threaded pipe for the arm fitting in the 1-1/4" Threaded End Hole...the Ballast and socket are coming from another member,i'll likely buy the lamp locally,and a PC Socket has to come from somewhere eventually before its all complete.


Michale later created a similar fixture with This Idea except his is incandescent with a Plastic Body and a button PC instead of a Twistlock.

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Filename:Outdoor_Compact_PL_Fixture_Idea_(700x900).jpg
Album name:Form109 / My Lights
Keywords:American_Streetlights
Company and Date Manufactured:Concepted Late June 2011-ME
Wattage:13
Lamp Type:PL-Fluorescent
Filesize:104 KiB
Date added:Jul 15, 2011
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DateTime Original:2011:07:09 09:19:23
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Make:Sony
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Model:DSLR-A230
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joe_347V   [Jul 15, 2011 at 08:29 PM]
Interesting, a mini FCO CFL fixture, you should get one of those threaded PC sockets and if you have a band saw try making a door using the cover plate.

BTW I heard them being called conduit bodies, conduit LBs, or even Condulets although the last one is Crouse-Hind's name for it.
Form109   [Jul 15, 2011 at 10:28 PM]
Threaded PC Socket?....sounds good,but where do i get one?....i was considering just getting a remote PC Socket and epoxying a Hard Rubber Cap into the top threaded insert.

what about a Band Saw? Smile

I Have a Jig Saw. Laughing
joe_347V   [Jul 16, 2011 at 02:50 AM]
Here's a pic of one maybe some places online might have them?

Not sure if you can cut metal with a jig saw though Laughing
Form109   [Jul 16, 2011 at 09:20 AM]
well,the Jig Saw i bought has Three Replacement blades....the one i have in it is rated to Cut wood,then they have blades labeled metal and plastic.

and im sure i can find a PC Socket on the net or maybe someone on one of the lighting sites. Smile
joe_347V   [Jul 16, 2011 at 07:56 PM]
Actually forget the band saw and the jigsaw, you should make the door with a CNC machine Laughing Shocked
GullWhiz   [Jul 16, 2011 at 10:06 PM]
Don't use jigsaw...use ' one of those
Form109   [Jul 18, 2011 at 08:43 PM]
@ Joe why do i need to make a door?...the Conduit body already has a cover.
joe_347V   [Jul 18, 2011 at 08:56 PM]
I was suggesting that you cut out a rectangular slot in the conduit cover and mount a piece of glass over the slot...kinda like a streetlight door Wink
Form109   [Jul 18, 2011 at 09:23 PM]
What for though? Smile
joe_347V   [Jul 18, 2011 at 09:31 PM]
So it looks more complete Razz Laughing
Form109   [Jul 18, 2011 at 09:43 PM]
i don't get it.
joe_347V   [Jul 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM]
If you look it from the bottom you'll see two mounting bosses for the cover screws, if you make a door you can cover up the bosses as well as close up the fixture. Razz

But whatever it's your project you don't have to follow my suggestions Laughing
Form109   [Jul 19, 2011 at 09:41 AM]
hmmm ok joe. Razz

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