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Re: [TowerTalk] Tower grounding

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower grounding
From: "Skip K3CC" <k3cc@verizon.net>
Reply-to: Skip K3CC <k3cc@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:18:23 -0400
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I'm not sure I understand the thread however,  NEVER EVER, ground anything
into the concrete base !!!!!!!    NEVER use any ground rods in concrete !!!!

If you would get a lightening strike, the current would carry into the concrete
and boil off the water.  When this happens the concrete will explode !!!

If you must ground a tower base I use 4 rods spaced about 4 ft from the base, Cad weld the wire onto the rod and make a physical connection to the tower on all legs. Bond the wire with at least 2 clamps onto the tower base using a conductive paste . Years ago I would pour Copper Sulfate around the tower to aid in the ground conductivity. As a point check the tightness of the
clamps every few months

it's not the best but who can afford the grounding system that works
de Skip K3CC _______________________________________________



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