Post & Pillar Lights

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to choose post and pillar lights"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Post lights sit on their own column and light a driveway, a gate or the end of a path. Pillar lights mount flat on top of a masonry pier or a wall cap. The mounting decides the fitting: post lanterns are made for a standard 3 inch outside diameter post, while pier mounts have a flat base and a gasket, so check which one your site needs before you shop."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Then size the lantern to what it stands on. A lantern on a 6 to 7 foot post usually measures 18 to 24 inches tall; anything much smaller disappears at a distance and anything much larger looks top-heavy. On a masonry pillar, keep the base of the fixture inside the cap so rain runs off the stone rather than into the fitting."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Everything here is fully exposed, so specify IP65 or a wet-location listing, and choose a finish that survives your climate. A photocell or an astronomical timer keeps the fixture on the right schedule year round without anyone touching a switch."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Placement"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Spacing along a driveway or a long path: posts 10 to 15 feet apart."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Post height: 6 to 7 feet from grade to the base of the lantern, with a lantern of 18 to 24 inches on top."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Set posts 12 to 18 inches back from the edge of the drive so a vehicle door or a mower does not reach them. Use IP65 or wet-rated fixtures and 2700K to 3000K light."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQ"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What size post do these fit?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Most post lanterns are made for a 3 inch outside diameter post. Pillar and pier mounts use a flat base instead and bolt to a masonry cap."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How far apart should driveway post lights go?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"10 to 15 feet is the usual spacing. Closer spacing suits a curved drive where each light marks the next turn."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do post lights need a photocell?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Not required, but a built-in photocell or a dusk-to-dawn timer saves running a switch out to the post and follows sunset through the year."}]}]}