Re: [TowerTalk] Earth Anchors

[Jay Urish <j@unixwolf.net>]

You're kidding right?

If you want it done right, 4" drill stem or  maybe I beam and 1.5 yards of 
cement....



At 12:32 AM 3/24/2004, you wrote:
> I'm planning on using earth anchors for 100 feet of Rohn 25.  The soil at 
> my place is pretty hard and somewhat rocky.  I'm thinking that regular 
> earth anchors (screw in type) are going to be difficult to install, 
> especially for one person.
>
> I've seen two other types:  duck-bill and something that looks like an 
> arrowhead.  Both are simply driven in using a long rod, and then the 
> attaching cable is pulled.  This "sets" the anchor.  Looks interesting.
>
> Anyone using these?  They have sizes that claim to have comparable pull 
> strengths (4000 - 6000 lbs.) to regular anchors.  Seems like an easier way 
> to go..
>
> Thanks for any comments.
>
> Ken WK6F


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