Experience the best in dock lighting with these Benfive™ Lighting LED caps, and bring your deck, dock, marina, or private slip into the future. Pair industry-leading soft illumination with controllable colors to guide boats safely in, mark off hazards, or direct everyone to the right slip. Each light supports up to eight different color options that you set with a standard remote.
Get all the visibility and security you need with constant lighting, and ensure your tie-ups are well-lit to avoid trips, slips, and falls. LED illuminating piling caps are designed to last for years (rated for 50,000 hours of illumination) and provide a soft light that fits in any outdoor area or walkway you have. In addition, these caps will protect your pilings from weather, wind, and UV damage by delivering a waterproof casing and a tight seal.
They’re also a great bird deterrent, according to customers!
Low-cost, high-quality lighting is at your fingertips when you select these Benfive™ Multicolor Piling Cap Lights.
What Are Piling Cap Lights?
Piling caps are a great option if you're looking to upgrade your dock's lighting. They’re a fantastic lighting fixture that can make your boat dock look awesome and safer at the same time. With a lovely atmosphere for your outdoor space as another deck light, they provide increased visibility for nighttime activities.
Furthermore, they can help prevent accidents by marking the edge of your dock.
How to Use Benfive™ Piling Cap Lights
Light your dock or marina to your preference to provide a safe space or send appropriate signals to your guests. By working with wood, concrete, steel, or composite poles and dock pilings, these smart LED lights can create a multitude of patterns for clear directions and warnings.
These lights are also common on walkways and cozy corridors, where lights can be adjusted to set a mood and fit the occasion. Each low-voltage unit ensures years of service and supports various programmable options and arrangements.
Benefits of Benfive™ Piling Cap Lights
To enhance your dock's functionality and aesthetics, lighting is an important consideration. Benfive™ Piling Cap LED Lights are ideal for illuminating dock piling caps that need to withstand harsh marine conditions without requiring additional maintenance.
Not only do these dock lights add value to your dock, but they can also help reduce your electric bill due to their low power consumption. Additionally, they’re incredibly versatile - the lights can serve as fishing lights, marine lights, or additional deck lighting.
LED Light Technology
Benfive™ Piling Cap Lights come equipped with high-quality LED technology that can light up your dock or landscape path for up to 50,000 hours.
These LED lights consume only 2.5 watts each, making them an eco-friendly and energy-efficient lighting option.
Waterproof
Benfive’s™ Piling Cap lights will withstand harsh marine environments, thanks to their waterproof construction. They won't rust or corrode due to exposure to saltwater, ensuring a long-lasting lighting solution for your dock.
Control the Lighting
You have complete control over your dock lighting. The lights come with a convenient remote control that allows you to adjust the brightness and color of your lights to your liking.
Choose from a natural warm white glow or RGB multicolor-changing lights to find the perfect fit for your dock.
Sustainable
Benfive™ designed their LED dock piling cap lights with sustainability in mind, ensuring a long-lasting lifespan.
By choosing Benfive™ energy-efficient lights, you’ll not only lower your electric bill but also reduce your carbon footprint. We hold our eco-friendly products to the highest quality and performance standards - and our lights are no exception.
Durable
Benfive™ Piling Cap Lights are a dependable and resilient lighting solution for your dock that you can count on. They will withstand harsh marine conditions because they use heavy-duty marine-grade materials.
Engineered to provide a long-lasting lighting solution for your dock, these lights do not require frequent maintenance or replacement.
Benfive™ Piling Cap Lights Features
Key features of our multicolor piling cap lights from Benfive™ include:
- Supports up to 8 different colors
- 50,000+ hour LED lights
- Fits over most standard pilings and poles
- Bright light in any color
- 12v DC power required
- Weatherproof, UV resistant, and may deter birds
This Benfive™ piling cap comes in five standard diameters:
- 8.375″
- 9.5″
- 10.25″
- 11.75″
- 12″
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're considering adding piling caps to your dock, you may have questions about installation and measurement. To help, we've compiled some FAQs and answers:
How Do You Measure for Your Piling Caps?
Measuring for piling tops is a straightforward process that will give your dock a professional appearance.
There are two ways to measure the pilings:
Method 1: Determine the Diameter
- Make sure the pilings are at the desired height. Before measuring your piling caps, you'll need to make any final cuts.
- Take a couple of diameter measurements to the top of the pile and pass through the center point.
- For your piling measurements, use the largest measurement.
- For each pile, write down the measurement.
Method 2: The String Method
- Make sure the pilings are at their ideal height. Perform any final cuts before measuring the piling caps.
- Tie a length of string around the top of your pile, where the piling cap would go, to make sure it's tight but not too tight.
- Measure or cut out the length of the string.
- Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the string.
- Divide the length of the string (circumference) by 3.14159 (pi) to determine the diameter of your pile.
- For each pile, write down the measurement.
Remember, it is essential to measure every pile when you have measurements, as the cap size of each pile differs. If your measurements are incompatible with a piling cap's length, pick up the larger size to ensure you have an appropriate fit.
What Do Piling Caps Do?
Piling caps protect docks from weather and marine life damage while enhancing a finished look. Besides adding protection, piling caps can also improve the aesthetics of your dock.
Piling caps come in various shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one for your dock is crucial. They also come in different materials, such as plastic, metal, and wood, and you can choose a color that complements your dock's design.
How Do You Install Piling Caps?
To enhance the appearance of your dock and to protect the top of your dock pilings from damage caused by weather and marine life, the installation of piling caps is a simple process.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install piling caps:
Materials required:
- Piling caps
- Screws or nails (appropriate for your pile material)
- Drill or hammer
- Screwdriver or hammer
Step 1: Pre-drill Holes in Your Piling Caps
- Pre-drill three or four perfectly parallel holes down the bottom of the cap before installation of the piling caps. It will allow the cap to be safely secured.
Step 2: Place the Piling Cap onto the Pile
- To cover nearly an inch of the top of the stack, put a piling cap at the center of the pile. Check it's tight enough to fit.
Step 3: Screw or Nail the Piling Cap onto the Pile
- Screw the piling cap onto the pile, using three screws for round piling caps, but not too tight as it can affect the shape and look.
Step 4: Repeat for the Remaining Piling Caps
- Repeat the process with each remaining piling cap to ensure it fits tightly and is properly attached to the pile.
Step 5: Install Piling Cap Lights (Optional)
- Install them according to the instructions given by the manufacturer when you use a mounting cap light. For solar piling cap lights, install them at intervals of six feet to avoid the light of one affecting the solar sensor of another.
These guidelines will ensure the proper and safe installation of the piling caps, increasing the value of the dock and protecting it from the elements.
If you have any questions about piling caps or other products, always feel free to reach out to us by calling (954) 419-3013.
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