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A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by slip fitting the pole section ont

A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by slip fitting the pole section onto the base end and securing it in place. A flexible, easily transportable and durable system is thereby created for elevating structures. An integrated pole for elevating light fixtures and all other necessary components such as electrical components, can be predesigned, shipped, and easily installed at a desired location. Pole top member, including rigidly secured cross arms, can be inserted on the top of a pole. All wiring for both the pole top cross arms, and the pole itself can be preconfigured and require simple connection of plugs between wiring segments. Additional features can include ballast boxes which quickly attach to the pole by easy mounting brackets, and which also allow communication with the interior of the pole to allow easy electrical connection of its components. Still further, the wiring can be protected and reliably secured in the pole by structure and methods which deter abrasion or slippage. The entire assembly can be shipped on sight and quickly and easily assembled without intensive labor, equipment, or cost.

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A ballast box for use with a light pole elevating a plurality of light fixtures comprising: a housing having front, back, top, bottom, and side walls defining an interior chamber: a hingeable door allowing access to the interior chamber; a top section in the interior chamber including ballasts mount

A ballast box for use with a light pole elevating a plurality of light fixtures comprising: a housing having front, back, top, bottom, and side walls defining an interior chamber: a hingeable door allowing access to the interior chamber; a top section in the interior chamber including ballasts mounted on ballast mounts and capacitors mounted on capacitor mounts; a bottom section in the interior chamber including circuit breakers mounted on a circuit breaker mount, and disconnect members mounted on disconnect mounts; a heat insulating wall substantially separating the top and bottom sections; wiring passing between the top and bottom sections and interconnecting the ballasts, capacitors, circuit breakers, and disconnects; and an opening in the ballast box housing to allow communication of wires into and out of the top and bottom sections of the interior chamber of the ballast box.