In a message dated 1/13/01 2:09:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, n7us@arrl.net
writes:
> I'm trying to sink 8' ground rods using a heavy, blue, post hole setter from
> Home Depot. Worked great on one, but I'm now putting them around a tower
> base and there's caliche, a very hard layer, down about 5'. Is there any
> type of power tool I could rent to do the job?
>
> Since I now have two down 5' or so, I probably could give up and cut them
> off, though I'd rather not. I know there are other type of grounds besides
> rods, but I'd like to use the rods if I can. Thanks.
>
If it was my installation I'd run them diagonally so that you can get the
whole rod it even at an angle. It'll still make a good contact with earth -
the hemisphere is just a little smaller.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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