How do I Restrain a Wind Blown Outdoor Pendant Light?

You can securely restrain an outdoor pendant light to avoid wind damage. Outdoor pendant lights are hung from buildings and posts to shed light on the pathway below. Theses hanging lights are often allowed to swing freely when light breezes blow by. When high speed winds are in the forecast pendant lights can be quickly restrained to limit their motion during the storm. The restrained pendant light can be freed in seconds once the severe weather has passed.

Pendant lights left unsecured in a windstorm may get smashed into pieces.

Hold a level horizontally under the base of the pendant light and keep it even as you make a small mark on the light post or adjacent wall at the base height. Make a second mark opposite the first at the same height.

Twist the screw rings straight in to the marks on the wall or post. You may need to drill slightly narrower guide holes before screwing in the rings if the wall or post is hard. Send the screw rings in until none of the threads are visible.
Tie steel wire to the screw rings and connect the untied ends to the base of the pendant light. Use pliers to twist the wire onto the pendant light and both screw rings until there is very little slack. Push on the pendant light to test the effect of the stabilizing wires.

Disconnect the restraints after the storm has passed by simply cutting the wires connection to the light and the rings. Leave the screw rings in place for the next time you need to tie down the hanging lights.

How do I Restrain a Wind Blown Outdoor Pendant Light?

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