8 Foot Aluminum Square Straight Direct Burial 4in .125 Thickness

8' Square Straight Aluminum Direct Burial Pole, 11' Overall Length, 4" Square. The ALS-ASQS-481-DB is an 8-foot square straight aluminum light pole designed for direct burial (DB) installation. Instead of using an anchor base and bolt circle, this pole is set directly into the ground (typically in a properly sized hole with backfill and/or concrete per local practice), making it a practical option for smaller site lighting where a clean look and simplified foundation work are priorities. With an 8' mounting height and a 4" square shaft, this pole is well-suited for walkways, entrances, courtyards, perimeter paths, and small outdoor areas where you want controlled light levels at pedestrian scale. The square straight profile is a common choice for architectural consistency, especially when matching other square fixtures, brackets, or site elements. Because this is a direct burial pole, the overall length is longer than the mounting height to provide the embedment needed for stability. This model has an 11' overall length, allowing for typical below-grade installation depth while maintaining the specified mounting height above grade. For wind-load planning, it is rated at 7.3 EPA @ 120 mph—be sure the combined projected area of the luminaire, bracket/arm, and any accessories stays within the pole’s EPA rating and verify embedment depth and soil conditions per local requirements.