Ken-- I was once told (Unofficially) by a power line guy that the length was more important than depth, and a rod driven at an angle was often the only option when rock was a problem. However, Mr. Mu
It seems to me a valid question to ask on this thread: Do you gain anything by, for example, drilling a hole to get a ground rod deeper? If you think about it, the answer might not be so simple. The
If you think about it, the answer might not be so simple. The point of a ground rod is to maximize electrical contact with the ground. If you have to drill 48 inches of an eight-foot rod and don't em
I have not heard of this concrete ground before. Is it made with conductive concrete? Best regards - Brian Carling AF4K Crystals Co. 117 Sterling Pine St. Sanford, FL 32773 Tel: +USA 321-262-5471 ___
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:44:23 -0600
Just in case my experience may help someone... The last 1/2, especially the last 1/4 of a ground rod is often much harder to drive than the first part. I have used a sledge before but... you can bend
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:47:02 -0600
Yes, but then all concrete in contact with moist dirt is conductive. Conductivity is improved by increased area of contact and the Ufer ground has huge area compared to even dozens of driven rods. Pa
No.. but regular concrete is more conductive than most soil (not to mention that concrete often has reinforcing steel in it, which makes it more conductive, too) Look up "Ufer Ground" (after the inv
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:25:51 -0500
Make a "driver" which is a piece of pipe with a cap screwed on, or welded on handles. creating an extension to get the top of the rod is not difficult. No hammers needed so you don't have to worry ab
a I that a Another option is to buy a 1/2-in socket adapter - see Figure 3 of this article: http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/in-prac/0710.pdf Snap on a socket to fit whichever size of rod you're drivi
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:11:54 -0600
I have 2 each factory made "T" post drivers, one old fashioned unit and one with an internal spring to help lift the driver in preparation for the next down stroke. They help but... mine are two feet
Ground rod drivers that fit demolition hammers and jack hammers are also commercially available for around $50-$60. John KK9A I read the English gentleman's reference and his is good stuff but in my
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 07:51:42 -0600
John KK9A Actually about $50-$80 which is why I made my own for much less. The chisel tip I used cost a few bucks at Harbor Freight. I cut it in half and ground the chisel half to shape so it could s
You can rent the demo-hammer-ground rod driver adapter for about $8/day. Ken _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list Tow