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On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:16:32 -0400, "Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T)"
wrote: Thanks to all for all the information you have provided, including the latest thread on "ground rods at base of tower". The explanations received were very well thought out and comprehensive, and make all the sense in the world when one stops to think for a minute... :-) Now the fun begins. I went down to the electrical supply house and bought 3 8-ft ground rods and started driving one in at about a 45 degree angle under the window of the shack. As expected, I am having one hell of a time getting it into the ground. I have used a big drill bit brazed to a steel rod to drill a pilot hole. Really hard on a 3/8 drill motor, not easy on the operator. Some soils are easy when wet, some are easier when dry. My preferred driver is a weighted piece of pipe with one end closed and welded on handles. You might be able to borrow-rent one where chain link fencing is sold. I built mine so I can use it with steel fence posts as well. John Ferrell W8CCW "Life is easier if you learn to plow around the stumps" |
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