My Collection: WRTL 2000 (1)

WRTL's 2000 lanterns were huge post-tops. Their canopy was made from GRP (often painted black such as this example) and the bowl comprised from polycarbonate. These lanterns could run SON, SOX, MH or CFL lamps. This particular 2000 runs 70W SON-T. It has the same internal-structure as the WRTL 2015, only the canopy and bowl differentiate them. They are extremely recognisable, earning the name "flying saucers" among the street lighting community.

The lantern's diameter measures about 23 inches. The canopy features the Industria logo, along with a minicell and the screw to open the lantern.

The grub-screw was removed and placed into the lantern's base so that a cable could be installed without the risk of the lantern falling over.

Upon unscrewing and removing the large screw (in the centre of the lantern's canopy) access is gained to the gear-area. As mentioned previously, the internals are identical to the WRTL 2015 in structure. The cell is wired into a two-part wire-connector allowing for easy removal of the canopy entirely.

The photocell is a Royce Thompson Microstar 2000.

A date circle (I believe translating to June 2005) is located on the underside of the canopy.

The identification-sticker is located on the gear-tray. To the bottom-right is an October 2005 date code.

The capacitor was damaged around the base, but did still work. As it still worked, I decided to keep it connected and fix the base in with electrical tape. If it causes any issues I will disconnect it, but leave it in the lantern.

The 70W lamp is located on the underside of the gear-tray.

From this angle it's clear why the lantern can topple over if not placed correctly. There's virtually nothing giving the base any weight whatsoever. The three fixing-screws keep the bowl and gear-tray attached to the base.

The lantern working: