I am a very satisfied Volt DIY user, and want to install an uplight in front of a 30” square brick post that has our asphalt driveway in front of it. Is there mounting rod (that I can install into a hole drilled into the asphalt) to take the place of the plastic stake that comes with a spotlight? Running wire to it is not a problem, I just need to figure out how to securely mount the uplight into the asphalt. Thanks for any helpful suggestions!
Is there some reason you’re trying to put a spotlight there as opposed to a well light? https://www.voltlighting.com/salty-dog-mr16-shielded-brass-in-grade-light
View attachment 2128 View attachment 2129 Several… I have two mini MR11 narrow beam fixtures that I can use on the two pillars that I want to light. These fixtures will require just a narrow hole in the asphalt versus the salty dogs requiring a much wider hole that I’m not even sure how I would create. I also like a very narrow beam effect on the pillars versus the wider beam that a well light would produce. I just installed two salty dogs last week and really like them, but I don’t think they’re the right fixture for this application.
Thanks for the photos and the additional context. Very helpful. What I had in mind was core drilling a hole for each well light fixture so that the fixtures are flush with the asphalt. Depending on your skill range and comfort with power tools, it could be a realistic DIY project. I'm not a masonry expert but if you're already planning to drill a hole into the asphalt for each fixture, I don't see why you wouldn't just drill the three holes that would be needed to surface mount the fixtures. If you go that route, I highly recommend that you talk with someone in customer service who should be able to give some guidance on how to mount the fixtures in a way that is safe for both your fixture and your sidewalk. HTH Btw, your wall light fixtures are stunning.
Thank you for this feedback. Question: Is there such a thing as “micro well light” that has a very narrow beam output?
Just so you know, I’m a landscape lighting enthusiast like yourself. When people tell me they want to achieve a certain effect, I try to first make sure we’re on the same wavelength (npi) before recommending a specific fixture type or approach. For instance, when you say “narrow”, we might be thinking of different things. IOW, I think there may be multiple ways of achieving the look you want.
Thanks for the pics showing various options! I am wanting a 15 degree uplight beam, which is what my mini spotlight fixtures and bulbs will provide. I will look into mounting hardware for the spotlight.
Depending on your specific needs, it might be possible to achieve your goal as easily (if not more so) with full size fixtures. Basically lamp ready MR16 fixtures are more versatile because MR16s max out at a higher wattage/lumens level and there are more accessories with which to customize the fixtures. If you have a mini that takes an MR16, generally, all you’re really getting is a more compact fixture. Good luck with your project.
