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Re: [TowerTalk] Pipe for guy anchor

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Pipe for guy anchor
From: Jim W7RY <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Reply-to: jimw7ry@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2022 12:45:26 -0500
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If your referring to standard Schedule 40 water pipe, you would be correct.

But as others have opined here, there is allot more types of pipe than water pipe.

73, Jim W7RY


On 8/9/2022 10:34 AM, Ken WA8JXM wrote:
FWIW, steel "pipe" is much weaker than steel tubing and will bend easier.
Steel tubing is available in various wal thicknesses

On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 10:34 AM Larry <lknain@nc.rr.com> wrote:

I used I beam material rather than pipe. I have a 25G (75ft)and 45G
(100ft) both done that way. The I beams are anchored in concrete of
course. I had tabs added to the I beam for the guy ends on the 25G posts
and a 0.75 inch rod through holes in the I beam for the 45G. The guy
tabs are about 6 feet above ground to allow my tractor  to run close but
under the guys. Both towers have been up for years and through
hurricanes and a tornado.

FWIW

73, Larry W6NWS

On 8/9/2022 8:34 AM, Rick Harrington N0VT wrote:
I have a small lot and my tower is 70' of 25G.  Due to some obstacles
in the yard that can't be worked around I need to sink some metal pipe
in concrete and attach the guys about 6 feet up instead of taking them
down to the ground.  I realize this isn't the preferred situation.

What type of pipe should I be looking for?

Thanks, Rick N0VT
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