I have a set of 12 of these. They come in a plastic pail with hand wrench.
The set weighs about 50 lbs.
You need the HD impact wrench to get them in/out. Got in by hand once but
could not get them out. Had to dig them out using a shovel. However, these
anchors work very well for a field day tower setup. Just have to invest in
the impact wrench.
73, Keith NM5G
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Stowell
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:47 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
Pete
Take a look at these anchors.
https://americanearthanchors.com/
73 Larry K1ZW
On 2/20/2018 9:24 PM, Bert wrote:
> This is probably the best earth anchor system I've seen.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtq-YFgUQ60
>
> If you're a little handy with metal working you can make it yourself.
>
> Bert, VE3NR
>
>
>
> On 2/20/2018 5:08 PM, Tim Wininger wrote:
>> Pete;
>>
>> Take a look at American Earth Anchors (americanearthanchors.com).
>>
>> I used their Penatrator model 46inch guy version on 100 ft of 45G a
>> few years ago.
>> Only?? real spec is to be used in un-disturbed soil . I installed the
>> tower on an acre of farm land that had never been filled or mucked
>> with in 100 yrs. These are aluminum and wont rust in most soil . I
>> installed them by hand?? due to being unable to locate the electric
>> tool they recommended in my rural area. Rocks are no issue for this
>> version I can assure you.
>>
>> W8JI has some good info and lot's of warnings.
>>
>> GL with the project,
>>
>> Tim , AB4B
>> NW Alabama
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM, N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive
>>> a single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a
>>> better solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete,
>>> etc.because I will need to restore the site to pristine condition in
>>> a few years.
>>> I came
>>> across a product called a duckbill anchor that claims 3000 lb
>>> working load in normal soil, and can be driven with a sledge or an
>>> electric jackhammer, leaving a cable end that is then pulledon to
>>> "flip" the anchor into its final position.
>>>
>>> Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise??? Any
>>> reason not to give them a try?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
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