In ,
(Twistedhed) wrote:

From: (Frank*Gilliland)
In ,
wrote:
.... We pushed poles in the ground with the bobcat and post hole
digger, mostly for lightning. Out here where I live, by the time the
fire dept gets here with the tanker (no hydrants)you're toast.
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Here's a little trick if you use a pipe for a ground rod: Thread both
ends of the pipe. On the top put a fitting that will accept a garden
hose. On the bottom put a reduction fitting (to be used as a nozzle).
Hold the pipe vertical, turn on the water full blast, then let the water
drill the hole. When you are done just unscrew the top fitting, and
PRESTO!!! A great ground rod without a lot of fuss.
BTW, this doesn't work very well in areas where there are a lot of large
rocks in the ground.....

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The hose in the pipe method works very well. It is standard procedure
down here to do what you suggested when installing
pvc sprinkler systems that must pass under walkways, driveways, etc.
You mentioned sal****er...folks have been known to pour bagged salt
around their tower, as well, although down here you really don't need
it, as the water table is easily accessible at 3 to 5 feet. It's
practically impossible to have a rod here that ISN'T in the water
table..


Now isn't that just special..... as if anyone cares about your mud.


..but I prefer dragging the copper line in the Gulf behind the
boat,,,,.remember,,,, N3CVJ said if you're gonna break the law, (dxing
is technically against the law on cb) 'tis better to do it from a
portable station than from your home.


And, of course, there is no reason to doubt his word on the subject.







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