BTW, a polyphaser (or any coaxial lightning prevention device) is not designed
to mounted outside on one of those clamps that clamp to the top of a ground
rod. They are not weatherproof.
In the commercial world, the polyphaser is just inside of the building.
73
Jim W7RY
From: Mickey Baker [mailto:fishflorida@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 7, 2018 10:14 PM
To: jimw7ry@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Grounding wire choices
I have one, about 3 years old, strap from the grounding system into my SPG on
the entry wall. Not buried, used the Harger copper bearing grease. It's tight.
But I see your point.
I've seen them with an X cut in the strap, pushed down over the ground rod and
silver soldered. It was pretty, but I didn't want to spend the time on my knees
with a torch, and there's #2 cadwelded to the top of this rod running to the
service entrance bond.
Good luck.
Mickey Baker, N4MB
Palm Beach Gardens
“Tell me, and I will listen. Show me, and I will understand. Involve me, and I
will learn.” Teton Lakota, American Indian Saying.
On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 11:05 PM Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com
<mailto:jimw7ry@gmail.com> > wrote:
Did you see my response on the Tower Talk list?
I said…
Not the best way. But fine...
They corrode
They loosen up, I was never able to get mine to tighten up without spinning on
the rod.
They are not NFPA 70 approved (National Electric Code) They are not UL approved.
If you have information to the contrary, please supply.
Thanks
73
Jim W7RY
Motorola Solutions R56 SME
From: Mickey Baker [mailto:fishflorida@gmail.com <mailto:fishflorida@gmail.com>
]
Sent: Sunday, October 7, 2018 9:56 PM
To: jimw7ry@gmail.com <mailto:jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Grounding wire choices
Jim
9:56 PM (57 minutes ago)
John... How do you attach that 2" copper strap to ground rods? 73 Jim W7RY
http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Ground_Rod_Clamps.html
73,
Mickey N4MB
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