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1. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: lclarks@nc.rr.com (Larry Stowell)
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 23:37:50 -0400
I'm just finishing the post mount for my Aluma 75ft foldover crank-up tower. and have been reading the comments about grounding the tower. My question is obviously I can't ground the legs and still f
/archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00369.html (7,599 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: w5kp@swbell.net (J. Kincade)
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 07:36:07 -0500
Considering how seldom one has to fold one of these things over, I think I'd go ahead with normal grounding of the legs, and simply detach the ground clamps or wires at the tower legs when I had occa
/archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00374.html (9,641 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: SPELUNK.SUENO@prodigy.net (EUGENE SMAR)
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:23:33 -0400
Larry: I agree with Jerry: By all means, install ground rods and connect your tower legs to them, per Polyphaser's recommendations. Also, check out Bill N3RR's web page www.erols.com/n3rr for groundi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00376.html (12,108 bytes)

4. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: n4kg@juno.com (n4kg@juno.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 09:14:29 -0600
I *assume* that the tilt over post is made of metal. I *assume* that there is a mechanical / electrical connection between the tilt over post and the tower. Therefore, I *conclude* that the tower is
/archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00379.html (8,234 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 14:37:00 EDT
is in Yes, you still need to have your tower grounded per the National Electrical Code and grounding standards. Cheers, Steve K7LXC Tower Tech List Sponsor: Are you thinking about installing a tower
/archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00383.html (7,842 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: Brian.Harris@sv.sc.philips.com (Brian Harris)
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 18:26:41 -0700
This is my first post to this list. I have one simple question: I understand it is not advisable to put copper directly against anything galvanized as the galvanizing will eventually be eaten away. I
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00042.html (8,269 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 19:53:41 EDT
<< I understand it is not advisable to put copper directly against anything galvanized as the galvanizing will eventually be eaten away. If this is the case, what sort of washer material should I put
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00044.html (8,374 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: ka4inm@gte.net (Ron Youvan)
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 98 17:44:58 PDT
Hi: Stainless steel, lead, tin or silver. You could tin (soft solder) the side of the copper wire that will be clamped to the Galv. steel. 73 de Ron ka4inm@qsl.net Best Regards VISIT my HAM WEB SITE
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00045.html (8,453 bytes)

9. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: NI6W@yagistress.minden.nv.us (Kurt Andress)
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 18:45:53 -0700
Brian, Both of the suggestions I've seen to your question would be acceptable. I prefer the tinned copper myself as you can do it without having to buy additional hardware. Beyond that, it would be v
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00054.html (8,632 bytes)

10. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: shurst@magiclink.com (Steve Hurst)
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 1998 11:58:51 -0600
Is this URL correct ?? I get a " Cannot find" message when I try to view it.. Tnx 73, Steve Hurst KA7NOC ( southern Idaho ) http://www.magiclink.com/web/shurst shurst@magiclink.com -- -- FAQ on WWW:
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00071.html (8,956 bytes)

11. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: Brian.Harris@sv.sc.philips.com (Brian Harris)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 13:34:03 -0700
I have a few of questions. Here is my scenario: I have Trylon 88' tower in 8.25 yards of concrete. There is a circular ring of 2-0 wire below ground around concrete base. The ring is cadwelded to six
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00454.html (9,268 bytes)

12. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 14:45:28 EDT
You should never solder anything. One event with subsequent heating and the solder is all gone. Compression or exothermic (like CadWeld) are the only NEC approved methods. I'd go 12-24 inches. You co
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00455.html (8,627 bytes)

13. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: aa0cy@nwrain.com (Bob Wanderer)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 20:38:15 -0700
Please don't use #6 for your radials. Too inductive and small for the current. If you must use round members, #2 is the minimum recommended although 2/0 would be the best. Even better than round memb
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00471.html (10,097 bytes)

14. [TowerTalk] tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: aa0cy@nwrain.com (Bob Wanderer)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:51:00 -0700
Sure. The area providing current flow, however, will be just the outside circumference (IMHO). This is kinda sorta the same thing as using copperweld or in cable TV copper-clad aluminum or steel. I'm
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00506.html (9,294 bytes)

15. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: Red <RedHaines@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:08:21 -0500
TTrs; JC asked me a question, see following my response. I can answer regarding grounding for lightning protection, but will defer to others who know NEC much better than I do. Hi Red, Just a quick q
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00555.html (10,825 bytes)

16. [TowerTalk] Tower Grounding (score: 1)
Author: "Kirk" <kirk.harding@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:01:48 -0600
Sometime back, there was a posting which provided direction to a source (URL) for a tower grounding clamp. At the time I saw it I thought it was a good source for enabling a ground strap to be clampe
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00604.html (7,281 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Grounding (score: 1)
Author: ersmar@comcast.net
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:26:19 +0000
Kirk: Not sure whether your tower has tubular or angle members. If angular like mine (Trylon), you can use clamps from Harger. Go to their lightning protection accessories pages http://www.harger.com
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00605.html (8,977 bytes)

18. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: "Roger Kissel" <kc8hz@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:14:53 -0500
John While I agree with you on grounding to a water pipe (and main) and I acknowledge the fact that you are a licensed electrician, there is one thing that bothers me about your statement. Maybe the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-01/msg00155.html (8,587 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:08:42 -0800
The increasing use of plastic pipe is probably why a lot of jurisdictions have a local code requirement for using only a Concreted Encased Grounding Electrode (a Ufer ground). For new construction, p
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-01/msg00177.html (11,363 bytes)

20. [TowerTalk] Tower grounding (score: 1)
Author: IZ4EFN Alessio <iz4efn@libero.it>
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:39:01 +0100
Hi guys, since a lot of you have nice grey flowers in your gardens called "towers", I would like to ask you a question. What do you think about grounding them? I just raised a 21 meters tower in an o
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-01/msg00803.html (7,141 bytes)


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