How to Install a Lamp Post

Have you found your dream lamp post or lantern, but are unsure how to install it at your property? Well, our extensive video and picture guide will help you make the process easier and ensure your lamp post shines bright.

Please be advised that we always recommend a qualified electrician is used for lamp posts and lanterns installations. They may make modifications due to ground type, exposure and environment. Also, a qualified electrician should inspect and test equipment before final connection.

A test certificate should be supplied by your electrician to prove that completed installations comply with current wiring regulations (i.e IEE Wiring Regulations - 18th Edition 2018).

The two installation videos below will show you how to anchor your lamp post down and how it should be wired.

SIMPLE LAMP POST INSTALLATION GUIDE

EXTENDED LAMP POST INSTALLATION GUIDE

All of our products come supplied unwired and in easily assembled components unless specifically stated on the listings. The fully constructed item must have appropriate earth bonding and protection against overload. 

The information provided is based on residential use and may vary in commercial applications. Also, if the products do not state an IP rating, then they will not have been tested beforehand.

Below you can see some of our bestselling ranges of lamp posts:

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Setting Up Your Lamp Post Base

You will receive a wooden base template with your lamp post, and until you receive the lamp post, you will not be able to set up your base. The wooden base will help with positioning the fixing holes and the space required at your desired location.

  • Once you have found a suitable base area for your lamp post, place the supplied wooden template at the location.
  • When you are satisfied with the position of the lamp post, you can then mark out the fixing holes.
  • Ensure the concrete base has been fitted with a suitable means of threading your electrical cable.
  • After you have everything prepared, you can drill your holes, ready to fix the lamp post base into position using the supplied masonry expanding rawl bolts.
  • Your tradesperson may wish to use an alternative method such as the 'all thread method' depending on ground type.
  • With the base now in position, you can fit the central pole and lantern.
  • A qualified electrician can now complete the electrical installation and testing as above. As stated above, an electrical installation certificate should be supplied.

Preparing The Base

Lamp Post Wiring

Installing Rawl Bolts

Maintaining Your Lamp Post

As the locking points are stainless steel, iron filings can be left behind once tightened. Therefore, we recommend that each locking point be coated with a good-quality metal paint such as Hammerite.

Due to the rigours and handling of your lamp post during installation, we recommend that a paint coat be given within the first three to nine months of installation and then repeated when you feel necessary. 

We recommend that pressure is not applied to the post by pulling, leaning or tying things to the post, which may cause the central pole to apply additional pressure on the base fixings. 

The ladder bars on all lamp posts are purely for decorative purposes and should not be used with an actual leaning ladder. Our lamp posts are not designed for leaning against, climbing or areas with high winds.

We recommend that the installation be professionally assessed to ensure it is safe and secure.

Installing Swan Neck Lanterns

With all of our swan neck style lanterns, you will receive a roof mounted bulb holder, meaning some extra installation methods are typically used during the wiring process. 

Your installer may make modifications to this process if they see fit. However, here is the step by step guide: 

  • First, your tradesperson should secure the cable entry point with a locking nut, washer and grommet.
  • Then, a small layer of silicon can also be applied to completely seal the cable entry point, a matching black silicon is typically used for a more aesthetic finish.
  • Silicon can also be added to the underside of the lantern lid where the bulb holder stem meets the lantern roof.
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The Bulb Guide

Now that you have done the hard part, it's time to illuminate your lamp post or lantern! Follow our bulb guide video to see which bulb you can use in the lanterns. If you are still not sure, then the product listing should also state what bulb fits your lantern.

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