The Arlington GPD9BGC is a Gard-N-Post built to deliver outdoor power for lights, GFCIs, or low voltage at a fixed post location. Specified by landscapers, builders, residential electricians and stocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply for fast contractor and project delivery.
Manufacturer spec sheet: Download the official Arlington spec sheet (PDF) ↗
TL;DR
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What it is: Arlington GPD9BGC, Gard-N-Post, 9" trade size.
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Best for: landscape lighting feeds, pool/spa gfci posts.
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Why this one: Pre-assembled post with integrated in-use cover and clean wire entry, so no field fabrication required.
Quick Specs
Quick reference for the GPD9BGC, covering the points contractors and purchasers check first when matching a part to a project drawing or a takeoff line. Full installation and listing detail lives on the Arlington spec sheet.
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Arlington part number: GPD9BGC
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Family: Gard-N-Post
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Trade size: 9"
Best For
Common scopes where the Arlington GPD9BGC (and the rest of the Gard-N-Post line) earns its place on the spec. Not an exhaustive list, but a fast read on whether this is the right family for your application before you go deeper on the cut sheet.
- Landscape lighting feeds
- Pool/spa GFCI posts
- Garden hose-bib power
- Driveway gate operators
Why Contractors Choose It
- Listed for the applications stated on the Arlington spec sheet, so there are no jurisdictional surprises at inspection.
- Pre-cut, pre-drilled landscape pedestal that consolidates the GFCI, the in-use cover, and the mounting solution into one ship-complete SKU.
- Distributed by a Canadian-owned stocking dealer. Maple Electric Supply ships from Ontario, so the SKU lands on site without cross-border duty calcs or week-long customs holds.
- Backed by Arlington's North American manufacturing footprint, so it's the same part number you've already spec'd on prior jobs, with the same listings.
- Replacement and add-on availability runs through a Canadian supply channel, so short-notice job sites can pull additional units without re-engineering the order.
Choose the Right Model
Compare with sibling Arlington Gard-N-Post units:
See: Arlington Gard-N-Post collection
Installation Notes
- Outdoor GFCI required per CEC 26-700 wet location rules. Post must be securely anchored and the in-use cover must remain weather-tight when receptacle is in use.
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Primary code reference: CEC Section 26-700 (Wet Locations); CEC 26-704 (In-Use Covers).
- Verify the Arlington listing on the current spec sheet matches your local AHJ's adopted code edition. Provincial amendments to the CEC can override the federal base text.
- Confirm trade size, mounting style, and accessory pairing against the project drawings before ordering in volume. Maple Electric Supply's counter staff can pull the cut sheet on request.
- Installation must be completed by a qualified electrician where required by local code; the homeowner / unlicensed scope is narrower in Ontario than in several US jurisdictions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Patterns we see on returns, callbacks, and inspection re-visits around the Gard-N-Post line. Most of them are small, all avoidable when the right SKU and accessory get pulled at the counter.
- Skipping the GFCI requirement (CEC 26-700)
- Mounting on grade without proper anchoring
- Choosing a 12" post where 18" is needed for snow clearance
- Forgetting the in-use cover
Frequently Bought With
- Arlington INBOX Weatherproof Boxes
- Arlington Liquid Tight Fittings
- Arlington Mast Parts
Sourcing in Ontario
The Arlington GPD9BGC is part of Maple Electric Supply's stocking program. Orders for in-stock SKUs ship same-day from our Ontario warehouse. Larger project quantities can be quoted with contractor pricing; we pull from Arlington's North American inventory pool directly, not through a US re-shipper, so the Gard-N-Post reaches the job without customs paperwork on your end.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Arlington GPD9BGC UL and/or CSA listed?
Arlington components are listed for the applications stated by the manufacturer. Always verify the listing on the product's spec sheet against your jurisdiction's adopted code.
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Is this part made in the USA?
Arlington Industries manufactures the bulk of its catalog in the United States. Confirm origin on the current spec sheet if it matters for your project.
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What's the post height?
Varies by configuration. Check the GPD9BGC datasheet for the exact dimensions, ratings, and accessory list before ordering in volume. Arlington updates spec sheets periodically, so spec the live version from the manufacturer's site for the current job.
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Is the in-use GFCI cover included?
The GPD9BGC datasheet is the authoritative source on this. Arlington publishes torque specs, listed conductor ranges, and accepted accessories per part number, and those values shift between revisions even when the SKU stays the same.
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Does it accept duplex receptacles, GFCI, or both?
Confirm against the published Arlington GPD9BGC cut sheet; values shift between configurations even inside the same family. Maple Electric Supply can email a current copy on request and flag any recent revisions that changed listed ratings.
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How is it anchored: concrete sleeve, ground spike, or surface mount?
Maple Electric Supply can pull the GPD9BGC spec sheet on request. Answers here depend on the specific configuration and the listed conditions of use. Anything that affects code compliance should come straight from the manufacturer's current published documentation.
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CEC 26-700 wet-location compliant?
Refer to the GPD9BGC product page on Arlington's site or contact Maple Electric Supply for a copy of the current spec sheet with all listed ratings. Generic family-level guidance is a starting point, but the SKU-level sheet is what the inspector will reference.
Maple Electric Supply stocks Gard-N-Post units in Ontario: same-day shipping on in-stock SKUs, contractor pricing on volume orders.
