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113 - Installed I replaced the 115 FCO on my shed with the 113 I just got. The 113 was a huge PITA to install. The bolts required to much torque, I thought they were going to snap off (or my socket wrench would). I definitely hate 4 bolt slipfitters! I also installed my new DTL silicon photocell on it. It shouldn't be as bright as my 100w HPS light, but since this is a drop lens, I'll have to see just how bright it really is (wouldn't want it to bother the neighbors). If it's too bright I may try putting my 115's FCO glass lens on this fixture. Lots to think about... Keywords: American_Streetlights

113 - Installed

I replaced the 115 FCO on my shed with the 113 I just got. The 113 was a huge PITA to install. The bolts required to much torque, I thought they were going to snap off (or my socket wrench would). I definitely hate 4 bolt slipfitters! I also installed my new DTL silicon photocell on it. It shouldn't be as bright as my 100w HPS light, but since this is a drop lens, I'll have to see just how bright it really is (wouldn't want it to bother the neighbors). If it's too bright I may try putting my 115's FCO glass lens on this fixture. Lots to think about...

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Album name:gramirez2012 / Lighting Setups
Keywords:American_Streetlights
Company and Date Manufactured:Thomas & Betts
Model Number:113
Wattage:175
Lamp Type:Mercury Vapor
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Date added:Mar 10, 2012
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gailgrove   [Mar 10, 2012 at 11:22 PM]
A torque wrench would be a good investment if your hanging lights, I don't think they actually need to be torqued very much at all, the 115's instruction manual only says to go to 10 ft.lbs which isn't that much.
TiCoune66   [Mar 10, 2012 at 11:29 PM]
Personally I torque the bolts until the tube starts squeezing a little bit (when it's thin). This makes a sort of spring effect that keeps the bolts tight. Although I never worked with 4-bolt slipfitters, nor did I work with real streetlight arms, so things may be different in those cases.
streetlight98   [Mar 10, 2012 at 11:48 PM]
I use a socket wrench. I usually tighten the bolts until I can't easily tighten them anymore. I don't know what a foot pound is or how to measure one anyways lol.
gramirez2012   [Mar 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM]
Yep I definitely need a torque wrench. My 113's instruction state that 15 ft. lbs. is required when mounting to a 1-1/4" arm. I had to tighten the bolts on the ground most of the way because they were so tight.
Antstar85   [Mar 11, 2012 at 01:39 AM]
I use an impact gun at work for streetlights. Works real food. Wink
gailgrove   [Mar 11, 2012 at 01:41 AM]
Food? Razz I know you meant good, I would use one if I had one, I guess you use a torque limiting adapter/socket?

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