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How to Wire a Street Light?

Many new street lights have been installed near my house. I want to know how they wire the street light.

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October 9, 2023

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Connect the power cord to the positive and negative poles of the power box, making sure the connection is firm.
Connect the positive and negative poles of the power box to the positive and negative poles of the driver, respectively.
Connect the positive and negative poles of the driver to the power input terminals of the lamp on the lamp post. Make sure the wire connections are tight.
Finally, connect the lamp power output to the lamp itself. Typically, the wire needs to be plugged into the fixture’s socket or secured to the fixture via a screw connector.

Before performing wiring, make sure the power is turned off and follow relevant safety operating procedures. If you are not familiar with electrical work, it is recommended to ask a professional electrician to assist you.

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