I need to remove a couple of ground rods from my yard. I suspect something (lots) has been posted on the topice, but I can't seem to find it. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance, Eric
Remove dirt from around the rod. Cut it off with a hack saw 6 inches below the ground. (a Sawzall is better suited). Just cut through about 1/2 the rod then break it off. Put the dirt back in the hol
Author: "Roger K8RI on Tower" <k8ri-tower@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 15:47:18 -0400
I use an engine hoist and a couple of 2 X 6s laid out flat under the legs to keep it from sinking in. I chain looped around the ground rod so it pulls itself tight, or a good clamp and you can pull 8
I've used a "shepherd's jack" in the past - and it works fine. Best bet - buy new ones and cut off the old ones so no one trips over them. 73, Joe WDØM ________________________________________
I have removed them by twisting while pulling upward using a large pipe wrench. It works fairly well in our relatively sandy soil here in Florida. Doug K4DDR _________________________________________
I grab the ground rod with a Klein grip and pull up on it with a Come-Along hooked to an 8ft piece of pipe. As long as the pipe is vertical and standing next to the ground rod there is little side fo
In John's younger days, he simply grabbed the ground rod with one hand and yanked it out. 73, Ed - W0YK _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Suppor
Actually I'd just grab them with my TEETH and stand UP! I could pull out an 8 ft ground rod in less than 10 seconds! 10 footers took two BITES. --John W0UN ___________________________________________