page_title: History of street lighting in the United States
section_title: American Electric/ITT/Thomas & Betts/AEL
hierarchical_section_title: History of street lighting in the United States / List of streetlight manufacturers and fixtures / American Electric/ITT/Thomas & Betts/AEL
caption_attribution_description: English: yah stckkk
context_page_description: Street lighting in the United States was introduced to the US by inventor Benjamin Franklin, who was the postmaster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For this reason, many regard Philadelphia as the birthplace of street lighting in the US.
  The colonial-era streetlights were lit by candles placed inside a glass vessel, which kept the candle from being blown out by wind. Franklin's design was four-sided, with four separate panes of glass, so that if one pane of glass was broken, the lamp did not need to be entirely replaced, and might not even blow out.
  After the invention of gas lighting by William Murdoch in 1792, cities in Britain began to light their streets using gas. The United States followed suit shortly afterwards with the introduction of gas lighting to Pelham Street in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1803. Throughout the 19th century, the use of gas lighting increased. Some locations in the US still use gas lights.
  After Thomas Edison pioneered electric use, light bulbs were developed for the streetlights as well.
context_section_description: Model 13-000 (50–250 watts)
  Same as the boxier, bulkier looking Model 13 that would follow, but had a similar shape of a Model 113 and had more of a Silverliner appearance.
  Model 25-000 (250–400 watts)
  Same as the boxier, bulkier looking Model 25 that would follow, but more of a Silverliner appearance.
  Model 17-000 (700–1000 watts)
  Same as the boxier, bulkier looking Model 327 that would follow, but more of a Silverliner appearance.
  Model 13 (50–250 watts)
  The smaller companion to the Model 25. A power pad version of this fixture was also available, and it was the immediate predecessor to the Model 313.
  Model 25 (200–400 watts)
  The larger companion to the Model 13, and later inspired an even larger version.
  Model 327 (700–1000 watts)
  A spinoff of the Model 25, and as of this writing it is still in production as AEL's only 1 KW fixture.
  Model 113 (50–250 watts)
  Replaced the Model 13. Has softer, more rounded lines than its predecessor. Its bodyshell resembles a more modernized version of the original Model 13.
  Model 213 (50–250 watts)
  Early version of the Model 313 PowerPad found near Alewife Station in Cambridge, MA.
  Model 313 (50–250 watts)
  The power pad version of the 113.
  Model 115 (50–400 watts)
  Replaced the Model 113. Introduced in 2003 by Acuity Brands Lighting /American Electric.
  Model 315 (50–400 watts)
  The power pad version of the 115. This small fixture, like the Model 115, Crouse-Hinds OVS and Cooper OVX, also has the option for medium-sized lamps (310-400 watt) often causing shorter lamp life and premature cycling)
  Model 125 (150–400 watts)
  Replaced the Model 25. Has softer, more rounded lines than its predecessor. GE's M400 has used this design since 1997, but with some noticeable differences: The 125 has a slightly smaller housing than the M400 and an internal latch, as evidenced by its indented front end.
  Model 325 (150–400 watts)
  The power pad version of the 125.
  Model 245 (50–150 watts)
  Contempo Post-Top Model, comes with A or D style hoods
  Model 247 (50-150)
  American Revolution Post-Top model.  Formerly, the socket was situated on top of the ballast inside the fixture, now the lamp is in top in the hood.
  Model 413 (50–150 watts)
  The 413 was created for International customers so they could fit more fixtures per container. The 115 was redesigned so 40 cartons fit on a pallet, thus eliminating the need for the 413.
  Roadway-Area-SRP (50–110 watts)
  AEL's medium LPS fixture.
  Roadway-Area-SRX (35–90 watts)
  AEL's smaller LPS fixture.
  Roadway-Area-SP2 (90–180 watts)
  AEL's larger LPS fixture.
  Durastar 2000 (50–150 watts)
  A semi-cutoff or full-cutoff fixture, manufactured of fiberglass and uses unique Duralock docking station, the fixture is composed of two parts the docking station that contains the slipfitter, and the fixture, the fixture locks on to the mounting station. The durability of this fixture is frequently questioned, as is its design, as many has been replaced by other cobrahead or NEMA fixtures not made out of fiberglass.
  Durastar 3000 (150–400 watts)
  Same features as 2000 series, except this series is slightly longer to hold the larger ballasts of 400 watt fixtures.  This version also has an internal latch as opposed to the external latch of the Durastar 2000.
  Corvus CVM (70–250 watts)
  Available in either Cutoff or Full Cutoff the Corvus CVM is a small sized cobra head that is slightly more decorative then most others.
  Corvus CVL (100–400 watts)
  Available in either Cutoff or Full Cutoff the Corvus CVl is a medium-sized cobra head that is slightly more decorative then most others.
  series 245
  Contemporary post top lumanaire.
  Series 247
  American Revolution post top lumanaire.
  Series TWT
  Contemporary TwistPack post top lumanaire.
  Series 870/Series LSH
  Federal (Acorn) post top lumanaire.
  Series 11
  NEMA Head luminare.
  LEDR (70–100 watts)
  The LEDR was the first LED fixture manufactured by AEL, it was available in either 70 or 100 watts of LED. It was discontinued in 2011 for unknown reasons and replaced by the ATB1.
  ATB0 (25-100 watts)
  LED luminaire introduced in 2013. First seen in Dedham, Massachusetts.
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