I have a worse problem at my P40A home. I could only install 2' long ground
rods before hitting hard coral. I simply used more of them and placed them
2 - 3' apart using 1 1/2" copper strap and Polyphaser hardware.
73,
John
From: WarrenWolff@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 01:25:52 EDT
Greetings TTalkers,
I just heard from a friend who lives at Lake Havasu City
AZ where I will be moving fairly soon.
We were having an exchange, and I mentioned the seven (or
maybe more) 20 foot radials with 8 foot ground rods each 10
feet. These are planned at the base of my 70 ft tower. I also
plan five similar radials at my SPG.
Well, my friend advises that none of his ground rods went
deeper than 4 feet! Rocks!! I knew there were rocks, but
not this bad.
I have been led to believe that all I need to do is saw them off
at whatever depth they go and zap them with one shots.
Well, now, I am wondering if this means I should set twice
as many ground rods at five foot intervals rather than10 ft?
Comments plus experience, please.
Regards,
Warren Wolff;
W5KKW; Extra Class;
ARRL Life Member
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