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Electrics for cast iron lamp posts

nino1 · 2023-12-04 18:29:08

I am looking to buy 4 of the above lamp posts on donedeal. They are usually arounf €500 a piece new. Bit wary of buying from donedeal but I figure most of the cost here is in the cast iron lamp post itself. Is there anything specific I would need to check in terms of the electrics before buying them?

04-12-2023 6:29pm

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I am looking to buy 4 of the above lamp posts on donedeal.
They are usually arounf €500 a piece new.
Bit wary of buying from donedeal but I figure most of the cost here is in the cast iron lamp post itself.
Is there anything specific I would need to check in terms of the electrics before buying them?

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#2 05-12-2023 8:05am

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Hi! Are they architectural salvage and hence true cast-iron, or are they modern imitations made of aluminum?
Most can be easily rewired by pulling suitable wire up, securing it and then terminating it as normal into a lamp holder and earthing off the cast.
So not a huge amount to check in my mind other than to visually inspect the lamp holder and check for an earthing point.

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