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How wide is the standard size pipe for hanging lights?
Although both 1.25″ and 2.0″ pipe will work with most American and British C-Clamps, only 1.50″ pipe (with a 1.90 inch outside diameter) is recommended for professional lighting applications (no exceptions). For most lighting applications, steel 1.5″ SC 40 pipe is supported on not less than 9-10 foot mounting centers.
Can I use PVC pipe to hang string lights?
It can be a little tricky when hanging lights on a slope. You will want to dig an 18″ hole and then place a PVC Pipe into it. Just make sure it goes below the grass line. We used a level to help guide the pole around and make sure it was straight up and down.
How much concrete do I need for a lamp post?
About 16 inches of concrete will do the trick, with the post set 12 inches into it. You can also add to the stability of the lamp by digging a deeper hole and lining it with about 6 inches of gravel, says This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
What type of pipe do I need for post mounts?
NOTE: millimeters divided by 25.4 = inches. All mounting poles for post mounts are to be supplied by customer – note size required. Post mounts are built to go on “A53 Schedule” pipe. This is the most common type of pipe and is readily available in most steel yards.
What size pipe do you use for lamp sockets?
Table lamp pipe, socket caps, and some finials are “1/8 IPS”, industry standard 3/8″ outside diameter. Floor lamp pipe & bases, and clusters are “1/4 IPS”, industry standard 1/2″ outside diameter. 1/4-27 A few floor lamps and bridge lamps made in the 1920’s used 3/8 IPS pipe, but most have 1/4 IPS pipe.
What is the standard for pipe sizing?
The Standard for Pipe Sizing came into being early in the 19th century when lighting fixtures were supplied with natural gas as energy. The pipe was supplied from the brass mills in long tubes. The tubes were specified buy their Internal Diameter (IPS is believed to originally be an acronym for Internal Pipe Size).
What size fittings are used for light fittings?
Systematic dimensions were used. Most table lamps and bridge lamps were put together with 1/8 IP fittings while large reflector floor lamps and chandeliers often used ¼ IP fittings. Standardized thread sizes provide a consistent connection between various lamp parts adding strength and stability to lighting.