Description
Corrosion-Resistant Outdoor Lamp Post Globe Mount | Composite Construction | Nylon Retaining Screws | 100W Maximum
Black Post Top Globe Fitter with E26 Socket provides a complete mounting and socket assembly for installing a 4-inch lipped globe on a standard 3-inch diameter lamp post or pole. The fitter slips over the top of the post and secures in place with side screws, while the upper retaining screws hold the globe's 4-inch lip firmly inside the fitter. The included standard E26 medium-base socket accepts common incandescent and CFL bulbs. It supports incandescent bulbs up to 100 watts and CFL bulbs up to 42 watts. The black composite body and nylon globe-retaining screws resist corrosion and rust, making this fitter a dependable replacement for outdoor lamp posts exposed to rain, humidity, sprinklers, and other weather conditions.
To install the globe, place the bulb into the socket, lower the lipped globe over the bulb, and carefully tighten the nylon screws around the fitter until the globe is held securely. The 4.75-inch overall fitter height provides a compact, traditional mounting solution for replacement post top globes.
Product Specifications
- Product Type: Post Top Globe Fitter with Socket
- Color: Black
- Fitter Material: Composite
- Pole Mounting Size: Fits Over a Standard 3-Inch Diameter Post or Pole
- Globe Fitment: Fits Globes with a 4-Inch Lipped Neck Opening
- Top Fitter Size: 4 Inches
- Overall Fitter Height: 4.75 Inches
- Socket Type: E26 Medium Base
- Maximum Incandescent Bulb Wattage: 100W
- Maximum CFL Bulb Wattage: 42W
- Globe Retaining Hardware: Nylon Screws
- Mounting Hardware: Side Locking Screws Included
- Warranty: 3 Years
- Cover: Globes sold separately
Benefits
- Provides a complete fitter and socket assembly for repairing or building an outdoor lamp post light.
- Fits over a commonly used 3-inch diameter post or pole.
- Holds replacement globes with a standard 4-inch lipped neck opening.
- Composite construction will not rust like traditional steel fitter components.
- Nylon retaining screws resist corrosion and help reduce damage to the globe lip during tightening.
- Standard E26 socket accepts a wide selection of commonly available light bulbs.
- Side mounting screws secure the fitter directly to the lamp post.
- Replaceable globe design makes future cleaning, bulb replacement, and globe changes easier.
- Black finish coordinates with traditional and contemporary outdoor lamp posts.
- Backed by a 3-year warranty.
Applications
- Outdoor Lamp Posts
- Post Top Globe Lights
- Driveway Lighting
- Walkway Lighting
- Residential Yard Lights
- Patio and Garden Lighting
- HOA and Community Lighting
- Apartment and Condominium Grounds
- Replacement Globe Fixture Repairs
- New Lamp Post Fixture Assemblies
How to Choose the Correct Post Top Globe Fitter
Choosing the correct post top globe fitter depends primarily on two measurements: the outside diameter of the lamp post and the diameter of the globe's lipped neck opening. This black composite fitter is designed to fit over a standard 3-inch diameter post and hold a globe with a 4-inch lipped neck opening. It also includes an E26 medium-base socket and corrosion-resistant nylon globe-retaining screws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size lamp post does this globe fitter fit?
This fitter is designed to slide over a standard 3-inch outside-diameter lamp post or pole. Measure across the outside of the pole before ordering.
Does this fitter go over or inside the lamp post?
It fits over the outside of the post. The lower portion of the fitter slides down over a 3-inch diameter pole and is secured with side mounting screws.
What size globe fits this post top fitter?
This fitter holds a replacement globe with a 4-inch lipped neck opening. The globe lip rests inside the upper fitter opening and is secured with the included nylon retaining screws.
What is a 4-inch lipped globe?
A 4-inch lipped globe has a raised neck or flange at its opening that measures approximately 4 inches across. The lip fits inside the fitter and gives the retaining screws a secure area to hold.
Is the 4-inch measurement the width of the entire globe?
No. The 4-inch measurement refers only to the globe's neck or lip opening. The overall globe may be much wider.
How do I measure my globe opening?
Remove the globe and measure straight across the outside diameter of the raised neck or lip. Do not measure the widest part of the globe.
How do I measure my lamp post?
Measure straight across the outside of the pole at the top where the fitter will be installed. This fitter requires an outside pole diameter of approximately 3 inches.
Will this fitter work with a globe that has no lip?
No. This fitter is intended for globes with a defined 4-inch neck lip that can be secured by the side retaining screws. A neckless globe may require a different mounting system.
What type of bulb socket is included?
The fitter includes a standard E26 medium-base socket, which is the common screw-base size used by many household and outdoor light bulbs.
What is the maximum bulb wattage?
The socket supports incandescent bulbs up to 100 watts and CFL bulbs up to at least 42 watts. Always verify that the selected bulb physically fits inside the globe.
Is the globe included with the fitter?
No. This product includes the black fitter, E26 socket, mounting screws, and nylon globe-retaining screws. The globe, pole, and bulb are sold separately unless otherwise stated.
Are the mounting screws included?
Yes. Screws are included to secure the fitter to the post and to hold the 4-inch lipped globe in place.
Why are nylon screws used to secure the globe?
Nylon screws resist rust and corrosion and are less likely than metal screws to chip or damage the globe lip when carefully tightened.
Is the fitter rust resistant?
Yes. The black composite body will not rust like steel, and the nylon globe-retaining screws resist corrosion in outdoor environments.
Can this fitter be used near the coast?
The composite construction and nylon retaining screws provide better corrosion resistance than many all-metal fitters. Electrical components and installation methods should still be appropriate for the local environment.
How is the globe installed?
Install the bulb first, lower the 4-inch lipped globe over the bulb, position the globe lip inside the fitter, and gradually tighten the nylon retaining screws until the globe is held securely. Do not overtighten the screws.
Can I replace the bulb without removing the fitter?
Yes. Loosen the nylon globe-retaining screws, carefully lift off the globe, replace the bulb, reinstall the globe, and retighten the screws evenly.
Can this fitter replace an old post top light assembly?
Yes, provided the existing pole has a 3-inch outside diameter and the replacement globe has a 4-inch lipped neck opening. Confirm both measurements before ordering.
Will it fit a 3-inch nominal post?
Nominal post sizes can vary by manufacturer. Measure the actual outside diameter of the pole rather than relying only on the stated nominal size.
What happens if my pole is smaller than 3 inches?
A smaller pole may require a properly sized adapter or a different fitter. Do not rely on the mounting screws alone to compensate for a substantial size difference.
What happens if my globe lip is slightly larger or smaller than 4 inches?
Fitment may not be secure. Globe and fitter dimensions should match closely, so measure the actual outside diameter of the globe lip before purchasing.
What warranty is included?
This black composite post top globe fitter is covered by a 3-year warranty.
Before Ordering
- Confirm the pole measures approximately 3 inches across the outside diameter.
- Confirm the globe has a 4-inch lipped neck opening.
- Verify that an E26 medium-base socket is suitable for the desired bulb.
- Check that the bulb and globe provide enough internal clearance.
- Do not use the overall globe diameter as the neck measurement.
Disclaimers
*This product typically ships in 2 to 3 business days. Larger quantities may take longer than stated lead-time. All lead-times are estimates and you will be notified by email if it will take longer than 5 business days to ship. This item ships directly from the factory.
