[TowerTalk] Re: Ground Rods

[kb0uy@iland.net (John Bates, Jr.)]

Jerry K. Liley wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 17 Apr 1997 23:24:45 -0400 Jamey Brookover
> <jcbrook@mindspring.com> writes:
> >There has been a wealth of information in this thread about the theory
> >and practice of proper grounding procedures.  Getting back to basics
> >for
> >a moment, how does a 6 foot tall person safely / properly / *easily*
> >manage to get an 8 foot ground rod into the ground in the first place?
> >
> >The picture of someone standing on a step ladder swinging a 16 pound
> >sledge hammer is not a pretty sight.  Are any special tools available
> >to
> >aid in this process, and how do the pros do this day in and day out?
> >When I lived in West Virginia I was once told a story about
> >Appalachian
> >rock worms....  Please -- No limmericks!
> >Thanks --
> >Jay -- NT4D -- (ex WB8BMV)
> >jcbrook@mindspring.com
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> 
In this area we have a difficult time getting past the hard pan so we
put the rod in at a 45 deg angle. I believe that depth isn't important
but that a 8 Ft rod at 45 deg is just as effective.

John

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