On 4/22/2014 7:06 PM, Tony wrote:
All:
I came across a website that claimed it's better to use the hydraulic
pressure from water hose to drive ground rods instead of pounding them
into the ground. The idea is to prevent damage to the copper clad. I
can see how this would make the installation easier, but can't imagine
the copper being stripped away that easily. Any truth to this?
I doubt it. It's a whole lot easier, but you have to wait for the "fill"
to grab the rod. "I'd guess" that they produce less contact for a
while. That's the way I put all 30 some in, but only because it was
easier and I didn't need help.
73
Roger (K8RI)
The site also mentioned that the copper strap or wire that joins one
ground rod to the next should be buried at least a foot below ground
level while another said a few inches is fine. I suspect deeper is
better.
Thanks...
Tony
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