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Re: [TowerTalk] Dismal Ground Rod / Hammer Drill Results Today

To: Dave NØRQ <n0rq-lists@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Dismal Ground Rod / Hammer Drill Results Today
From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Reply-to: richard@karlquist.com
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:52:59 -0700 (PDT)
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Dave NØRQ wrote:
> Here in the heavy Texas clay soils, there is an easy way to put in ground
> rods.
>> You must have a supply of water, preferably a hose, or at least a couple

That doesn't work if you have waterproof hardpan, like most
of the California central valley does.  The water has no effect
whatsoever, no matter how long you soak it.  A full swing with
a 10 lb sledge hammer will move a ground rod 1/16 of an inch,
if you are lucky.

Rick N6RK

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