bblumka Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I have the CTB16PC controllers. So the controller housing is plastic. What I would like to do is put a metal stake/fence post in the ground and attach the controller to it to keep it off the ground and in an upright position whilst in the weather. My yard is small and I'm in town so I don't want to dig out a hole for a 4X4 wooden post as it will be just temporary and then I would have to try to get grass growin there next spring just to dig it up again come this time next year. I am also concerned with how I will attach it as it doesn't seem to me that there are any good places to attach the controller to the stake. If anyone has any pictures or ideas on this. I would greatly appreciate it.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) i use controller stands from WowLights, minimal damage to the lawn yet it keeps them up and off the ground.cost ain't too bad, I think they are $25-30 per each. Edited November 21, 2012 by caniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H. Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I use t-stakes with a board screwed to the t-stake. Then i screwed the box to the board. If you open your control box and look towards top you will see 4 spots you can screw through. Sorry no pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rise Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Get mine here...http://store.3glightingcreations.com/enclosure-accessories/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofer26 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I ended up mounting my controllers to two 2x4's that were 24" long and then attached them to those cheap wood stakes you can get at HD or Lowes. Kept everything off the ground. Very cheap and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa6058 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Get mine here...http://store.3glight...re-accessories/WOW! TY looks like I will be ordering from there for next year ..... already over budget this year....... anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flogger7 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I use these, with hose clamps through the back of the box around the stake. 3 bucks each.http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100055558/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=3+ft+post&storeId=10051#.UK2HW3y9KSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Fischer Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) No need to overcomplicate (or overspend).I have a 1x2 with a cross-board on the top. The 1x2 has a point on it. I bang it in the ground , and with a single drywall screw hang the controller from the top of the 'T'.You can see a couple of them in this picture: Edited November 22, 2012 by Tim Fischer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I also use the Wow lights stands. Work just fine although not cheap, but come with the bolts/nuts and instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad02 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Like you I live in town and have a small yard. I just lay the controllers on the ground and cover them with a shallow tote turned upside down and painted black. Everything is padlocked to a chain which runs under the leaves. The tote also covers all the dongles and connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjlled Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I used PVC pipe and screwed the controller to it. I used threaded couplings and pounded a PVC stake into the ground. Then I threaded the controller on to the top of my stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrym20 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I picked up my 3G controller stand from their warehouse on Tuesday. Wife wasn't to happy about how I cut out the shrubs to make it fit, but it looks ok to me. After a little more wire management it will look a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papap Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I use a 1x12 about 20" long. Then screw 2 pieces if 1x4 about 18" long to bottom. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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