Best way to Collect Fixtures. « on: August 22, 2025, 06:22:10 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
I've been wondering what the best places are to buy old fixtures, either in person or online. And what is the best way to collect fixtures you see out in the wild?
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #1 on: August 24, 2025, 01:35:43 AM » Author: Maxim
Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist. Out and about– email township or utility officials. Our local lineman won't answer an email, but if you catch him in his bucket truck on the job, you can take whatever he's removing home.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #2 on: August 24, 2025, 08:20:32 AM » Author: NeXe Lights
I will email my city's public works & engineering today. But what should I email them about?
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #3 on: August 24, 2025, 11:08:54 AM » Author: Maxim
Hi [xyz], I noticed these lights were out. If possible, I would like to save a few. [Description of said light (HPS, MV)] [approximate location / nearest intersection or house number] etc. That's how I got my OV-15... But there's a catch. That only works when the TOWNSHIP owns the lights, rather than the local utility company. Being that the lights near me are all township owned, it's all one or two guys replacing fixtures for LED throughout the township. Hope that helped.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #4 on: August 24, 2025, 12:31:56 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
Thanks for the template, but how would I know if the streetlight is utility-owned or municipality-owned? Most of the streetlights are QL Series 114 streetlights, and I have a feeling that Commonwealth Edison wouldn't install them, opting instead for GE streetlights, since all the streetlights I know of that are utility-installed are GE models.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #5 on: August 24, 2025, 05:25:28 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
@NeXe Lights Do you have a photo of a 114?
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #6 on: August 24, 2025, 05:27:47 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
See here: https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=8815&pos=0&pid=260418 Sag glass https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=8815&pos=35&pid=255280 Flat glass
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #7 on: August 24, 2025, 05:46:13 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Thanks.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #8 on: September 18, 2025, 10:36:37 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
I am currently in the process of contacting my townships public works to try and work a deal to collect some of the QL 114 fixtures near me. Wish me luck!
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #9 on: September 18, 2025, 10:40:09 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Best of luck mate!
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #10 on: October 14, 2025, 05:03:31 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
I've since gotten in contact with a traffic foreman from the public works department, and I'm currently in the process of arranging what time and date to pick up some fixtures. He said Thursday or Friday this week, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. I think I will go on Friday at 2:00.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #11 on: October 14, 2025, 05:52:41 PM » Author: Maxim
Good luck! Do keep us updated.
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #12 on: October 14, 2025, 06:11:12 PM » Author: Baked bagel 11
Best of luck mate!
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	Re: Best way to Collect Fixtures. « Reply #13 on: October 14, 2025, 06:18:26 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
Thank you! I will keep you guys posted of course.
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