Form For Casting A concrete Light Pole Base

摘要

A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.

主权项

1. A process for casting a concrete light pole base comprising the steps of:
a) providing a rigid base having an opening in an upper surface; b) providing an insert positioned in the base opening, said insert having a plurality of bolt openings shaped to receive threaded ends of bolts, wherein the bolt openings are arranged to position the threaded ends of bolts for securing to a light pole, and wherein said insert has an opening for positioning an end of a wire conduit in a cast light pole base; c) positioning the threaded ends of bolts in the bolt openings with the bolts having ends extending upwardly from the insert; d) positioning a form on the rigid base, said form and said rigid base defining a cavity enclosing the extended portion of the bolts for casting at least a portion of a light pole base which will be visible during use of the light pole base; and e) casting a light pole base in said form.