Outdoor Post Lights

Outdoor post lights include decorative lamp posts, retrofit post covers, and globe-style fixtures for post-mounted exterior lighting. They are used by homeowners, property managers, and facility teams to update residential and commercial outdoor lighting installations, including wet outdoor locations where compatible fixtures are specified.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Outdoor Post Light Buying Guide

Choose outdoor post-lighting components by first determining whether you need a complete decorative post, a retrofit cover for an existing post, or a globe fixture for a compatible post mount. Then compare post diameter, mounting style, globe appearance, lamp base, and stated outdoor-use features.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

White Polyethylene Lamp Post with Ground MountWhite Polyethylene Lamp Post with Ground MountWBB1599995White Polyethylene Decorative Lamp Post, 73-1/4 in. HighWhite Polyethylene Decorative Lamp Post, 73-1/4 in. HighWBB1600008Decorative Outdoor Post Light with White Globe and Black BaseDecorative Outdoor Post Light with White Globe and Black BaseWBB316706310-Inch Black Outdoor Post Light with Acrylic Globe10-Inch Black Outdoor Post Light with Acrylic GlobeWBB3167075
Use Cases

Update post-mounted exterior lighting

Use decorative posts to support compatible residential post lamps, retrofit covers to refresh an existing 3-inch-diameter post, or globe fixtures to add lighting to compatible outdoor posts.

How to Choose

Start with post compatibility

Verify whether the installation uses a standard 3-inch post. Some fixtures mount directly to 3-inch posts, while a twist-lock model fits most 3-inch post mounts with a 4-inch mounting diameter.

Applications

Match the component to the project

Property owners can select a decorative polyethylene post for a lighting installation, while facility teams can choose a globe fixture for standard post-mounted lighting at exterior locations.

Additional Info

Compare globe and lamp details

Globe choices include frosted white, acrylic, and clear prismatic acrylic. Listed fixtures use one E26 medium-base socket for a compatible A19 or equivalent lamp; one fixture has a 100W maximum lamp rating.

3 in.Common post size

Multiple fixtures are designed for standard 3-inch light posts.

E26Lamp base

Listed globe fixtures use one medium-base socket.

6 ft.Decorative post length

The polyethylene decorative post is supplied as a 6-foot component.

100WMaximum rating

The 10-inch black fixture has a stated 100W maximum lamp rating.

Comparison Guide

Compare Outdoor Post-Lighting Options

Use this overview to distinguish the product types and compatibility details represented in this category.

Product typeBest fitKey selection details
Decorative polyethylene lamp postNew residential post-lamp installationIncludes a 6-foot decorative post and steel ground mount for concrete installation; accommodates most residential post lamps.
Decorative retrofit postUpdating an existing postFits over an existing 3-inch-diameter post; white polyethylene construction with built-in UV inhibitors.
Globe-style post light fixtureAdding a fixture to a compatible postAvailable with frosted white, acrylic, or clear prismatic globe options; uses one E26 medium-base lamp socket.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Choose the right product type

Decide whether the project needs a post, retrofit cover, or fixture

The available products represent distinct parts of an outdoor post-lighting installation. Selecting the correct type helps align the product with the existing installation or planned lighting project.

  • A decorative polyethylene lamp post includes a 6-foot post and steel ground mount for concrete installation.
  • A decorative retrofit post fits over an existing 3-inch-diameter post and provides a finished white exterior.
  • Globe-style post lights mount to compatible outdoor light posts and provide the lighting fixture component.
Confirm mounting and lamp compatibility

Check the post size before selecting a globe fixture

Several globe fixtures are designed for standard 3-inch light posts. One black acrylic-globe fixture uses a twist-lock mount and is described as fitting most 3-inch post mounts with a 4-inch mounting diameter.

  • Direct-mount globe fixtures fit standard 3-inch light posts.
  • The listed globe fixtures accept one E26 medium-base bulb.
  • Compatible lamps include a standard A19 bulb or equivalent; the clear prismatic model also accepts an LED bulb.
  • For the 10-inch black fixture, select a lamp at or below its stated 100W maximum rating.
Compare finish and outdoor features

Select the appearance and exposure features that fit the location

White polyethylene posts offer a clean decorative appearance and include built-in UV inhibitors. Black-base globe fixtures are available with different lens styles. Certain fixtures are wet-rated and use UV-resistant materials or construction for outdoor exposure.

  • Choose frosted white globe styling for a softer decorative globe appearance.
  • Choose a clear prismatic globe with a clear acrylic lens.
  • Choose an acrylic-globe fixture with a black finish.
  • For wet outdoor locations, review fixtures identified as wet-rated.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What size post do these outdoor post lights fit?

Several globe fixtures fit directly onto a standard 3-inch light post. The twist-lock fixture is described as fitting most 3-inch post mounts with a 4-inch mounting diameter.

Do these post lights include a bulb?

The product summaries describe E26 medium-base sockets that accept one compatible A19 or equivalent lamp; they do not state that a bulb is included.

What is the difference between a decorative post and a retrofit post?

The decorative lamp post includes a 6-foot post and steel ground mount for concrete installation. The retrofit post fits over an existing 3-inch-diameter post.

Which options are suitable for wet outdoor locations?

The frosted white globe fixture and the clear prismatic globe fixture are identified as wet-rated for wet outdoor conditions or locations.]}]},

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