If the anchor that Rohn sells is rated for only 2500 LBS--and it is as I
checked my Rohn bible-Then the question:-what IS the right product and where
exactly does one go to find the "correct" screw in anchor for 100'of Rohn
45. Obviously Rohn doesn't offer it and by their lack of "offering" could I
then assume that they would not recommend a screw in for Rohn 45 and the
heavier loads typically used on a heavier tower? I have been using the Gar30
and concrete per Rohn spec, but also have a need to use guy anchors on
another tower. Suggestions?? Tnx Tommy WD4K
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From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of K7LXC@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 9:30 AM
To: W8JI@contesting.com; towertalk@contesting.com; w7ni@easystreet.com;
W9UI@sprintmail.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete for Guy Points
In a message dated 4/10/01 7:47:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
w8ji@contesting.com writes:
> > I had a gravel truck catch one of the top 1/4" guys on my 69' Rohn 45G
> > foldover (4-way guying at two levels) and pulled the 4' long with 6"
> > plate screw-in guy anchor, with ease, right out of the ground.
>
> No one should use a four foot long anchor with 1/4 inch EHS,
> especially on 45G in wet loam soil. Look at the anchor rating!
Totally correct. The one that Rohn sells is about the size of the one
mentioned above and is rated for 2500 pounds - that's less than the breaking
strength of ONE GUY WIRE!
>
> You have to use the correct depth and style anchor, or you are
> asking for problems. They also have to be installed correctly. I can't
> tell you how many times I see people install screw-in anchors
> wrong.
How do people install them wrong?
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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