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Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!
From: "Jim W7RY" <w7ry@centurytel.net>
Reply-to: Jim W7RY <w7ry@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:53:48 -0700
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Indeed!  

Problem comes with using galvanize anchors and copper ground rods. Even an 
insulator would help this. Probably why we haven't heard about it until 
recently because of all the tower guys without insulators in them. 

Really no need to ground the anchors if there are insulators or Phillistran 10 
or 20 feet up.

73
Jim W7RY




From: TexasRF@aol.com 
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 8:49 AM
To: w7ry@centurytel.net ; towertalk@contesting.com 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

Yet another advantage of using non-conductive tower guys. There is no current 
path for the destructive electrolysis currents.

73,
Gerald K5GW


In a message dated 4/20/2013 5:30:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
w7ry@centurytel.net writes:
  Take a look at some of these pictures!  Corroded/rusted guy anchors causing 
towers to fall.

  http://www.anchorguard.com/alert.cfm

  Just a link that someone from work sent me.

  73
  Jim W7RY
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