In a message dated 97-01-04 15:36:38 EST, you write:
>Steve, have somewhat the same problem with rock here...I usually put a 6" by
>2' piece of
>PVC in the ground ( dig the hole with post hole diggers ), drive the rod in,
>connect
>everything up, and then fill the hole with rock salt, ( area used is covered
>with pine straw )
>
>Care to comment?
>
Hi, Ed --
"Salting" the ground rod with a chemical is a common way to increase the
conductivity. Rock salt is a good additive. Most commercial mixes have a
recipe of chemicals to enhance the conductivity. Sounds good to me.
73, Steve K7LXC
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