While on the topic of ground rods.
Today I had to drive some 5/8 X 8 foot ground rods. I live on top of a
ridge that was part of the glacial push South into Southern Wisconsin.
Think sandy rocky soil with many rocks about fist sized plus hard clay.
25 years ago I had to dig a hole for a mailbox post and it took me all
day with a post hole digger.
Anyway, to drive these ground rods I rented a demolition hammer from
Home Depot. Think small electric jack hammer that looks like a big
drill. Made by Makita. In place of the chisel that is usually used,
they had a bit made for driving ground rods. Basically a hollow sleeve
that fits over the end of the ground rod.
Used an 8 ft stepladder and a friend to help. The ground rods went in
like a hot knife through butter. Each one took less than 5 minutes and
no pounding with a sledge hammer, water pipes, post driver, etc. Truly
amazingly fast. The best money I've ever spent.
--
73,
Gary K9GS
Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org
Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com
CW Ops #1032 http://www.cwops.org
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