Solus SCO-930BK 120V Grounded Convenience Electrical Outlet w/Rain Shield for Outdoor Lamp Post and Poles, Energy Saving and Weather Resistant, ETL Listed

I had some yard lights installed in my back yard a while ago. The plan was to have them be photo cell controlled. I purchased the lamps and poles locally. At the time the only poles available didn’t have the photo cells or accessory outlet. The electrician installed the poles and lamps with a switch inside the house. But I still wanted the photo cell set up, so I searched and found these outlets and photo cells to go with them.When they arrived I was impressed that they looked and felt exactly like the ones at the retail lamp store. They could all be made by the same factory as far as I can tell.I had the electrician come back to install the outlets and photocells. They were done in a surprisingly short time. If I had the proper sized sized hole saw it would have been an easy Saturday project. I’m sure with the instructions provided, the hole saw, and some basic, electrical safety, any homeowner could install these.The finished product is identical to the retail store poles with the photo cell and outlets installed. An added bonus is the cost was less, although I did have to wait a few days before the project was finished.The product is waterproof and sturdy, and exactly like the retailer has. If your lamp doesn’t have this outlet, you can have it installed, or if you are handy, do it yourself. You will be pleased with this product and especially the convenience.

I installed this on my lamp post. First I had to drill and tap holes for it to screw into to hold it in place. Not a big deal but for some reason I wasn't thinking how it would attach when I bought it.2nd, the thing I hate about it, the outlet is at the top of the box facing down. I installed this box about a foot from the ground and I practically have to stand on my head to plug anything in, and the way the plug faces it is very hard to find the outlet holes and plug it in. The box is flimsy plastic - I'm thinking it won't last many years like I had hoped. So far it's working as it should.

I used this to replace the existing AC outlet that finally became corroded after this year’s irrigation watering. This design covers the plug and feeds our down vertically. Very happy with install but wire nuts should be larger. Used my own.

I really needed an outlet in front of my house. Saw this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It mounted easily “ just drill a hole with a 3/4 drill bit” and hook it up. Works great. Can’t wait to set up my holiday lights this year.

It is made of plastic, it will break down in UV sunlight & is fragile. Although the shape / design is great. And, It does solve the problem of easily adding an outlet onto a post. It will require periodic replacing- maint checks, approx every 5~7 years. It is made of plastic ( albeit a descent resin, it will break down in UV sunlight & is fragile. ( i.e a weed wacker bumping against it will create a crack ). If only it was made of Aluminum. So, I will clone the design in china/produce an aluminum version/ distribute on ebay & amazon. that is what I do. Thanks for the idea!

Single TR receptacle in wet-while-in-use listed cover.It is not GFCI so plan to upgrade the branch ckt breaker to dual function ($75 part and qualified electrical technician), or a GFCI device installed ahead of the post receptacle in the branch circuit (DIY with some care, post installed on the ‘load’ terminals of your gfci device). The rcpt points straight down, so it’s a bit awkward to access and you’ll want to install it as high off the ground as may be feasible or aesthetically acceptable, so you can get your eyes below looking up the first time you plug into it. But this is GOOD design, allowing for a tidy low profile cover that coordinates well to standard 3” diameter garden style outdoor lamp post.

This was easy to install on a 3" aluminum light post. The foam gasket seals nicely against the light post and the waterproof in-use cover is well constructed.Pros:-The spring-loaded cover is very strong and stays in the closed position during heavy winds.-The receptacle is oriented facing down, giving extra protection against water intrusion.-Overall, durable construction and simple install.Cons:-Aluminum stranded wire is included instead of standard solid copper.-Tamper-Resistant receptacle is difficult to plug devices into the first few times.

Worked fine from January to June 2023 when it melted. The same 15A 3 way splitter was plugged into it the whole time and it appeared to still be plugged all the way in when it melted. Off of the 3 way splitter, I had 4 Wyze security cams (pulling way less than 1amp combined) and a battery charger/converter (pulling up to 4amp at max). Nothing else on the same breaker had any issues (breaker didn't even trip). It's a weatherproof outlet but it hadn't rained in weeks. Shouldn't have been any problem at all. Must have been a defective plug and replaced under warranty, right? I can't get any sort of response from the manufacturer so I don't know.