Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete Base?

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

But this is a self-supporting tower, isn't it?  Strength of the concrete is 
a much bigger concern than in a guyed tower.  I've read (here, I think) 
that it takes 2-4 weeks for concrete to reach its full rated strength.A

73, Pete N4ZR

t 11:10 AM 11/14/2004, Joe - WDØM wrote:

> Check with your concrete company and get their advice - I had 4000 psi 
> delivered and poured, and the company recommended 24 hours to cure 
> sufficiently - I waited 48 to be safe.  No problems.
>
> 73,
> Joe
> WDØM
>
> At 08:49 AM 11/14/2004, k2qmf@juno.com wrote:
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I have a question regarding tower base concrete.
> >
> > How long should concrete cure after pouring to
> > be safe to install a crank-up, tilt over tower???
> > The mix is 3500 psi.
> >
> > Many Thanks in advance.  73,  Ted  K2QMF
>
>
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