Mounting boxes on large poles [RE-wrenches]

[Jeff Clearwater]

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Hi Ken,

I use two methods depending on the box.  If the box mounting holes
are less than 4 " apart (or 3" on 6" pipe), then I simply pre-drill
straight into the pipe with a 15/64" bit and use #14  x 1" self
tapping screws.

If the box mounting holes are farther apart, I buy a piece of 3/4"
aluminum U-channel (3/4" x 3/8"x 3/8"), cut it to the width  of the
box, drill one center hole on the pipe and attach with a self tapping
screw and drill holes for my box mounting screws.  I then do the same
thing coming in a right angles from 1/4 way around the pole with a
shorter piece and bolt it to the cross piece to triangulate.  It's
fairly fast and cheap and quite strong for only 2 mounting screws in
the pole.

I looked into clamps but couldn't justify the expense and lack of
ability to customize to the box being used.

Hope that helps.

Jeff C.


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>Probably a trivial question but I'm interested in your methods for
>mounting boxes on 8 inch pipes. We've used a welded on bracket where
>the owner had welding equipment and did the work. I've also seen 8
>inch U-bolts but I'm looking for other solutions.
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>Thanks as always!
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>Ken Hulet
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