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(Fwd) [TowerTalk] Driving ground rods

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Subject: (Fwd) [TowerTalk] Driving ground rods
From: [email protected] (Bruce Goldstein)
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:25:54 +0000
I used the water method and was able to drive the 8 foot rod in less 
than 10 minutes without even using a ladder.  Just stuffed the hose 
down and kept alternately pushing and pulling the rod.

Strangely, a lot of the water started coming up in different areas of 
the yard due to those &^^#$^&* moles!

73

Bruce, WA3AFS
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From:          "Barry Kutner" <[email protected]>
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To: <[email protected]>
Date:          Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:25:12 +0000
Subject:       [TowerTalk] Driving ground rods
Reply-to:      [email protected]

Hi Towertalkians:
I recall dscussion several months ago about driving ground rods.  
Somone mentioned using an electric jackhammer. I've called a few 
rental places, and what I've come up with is this:
1. A 32 lb. electric jackhammer. It requires a special square bit, 
and you can't just shove a ground rod in it.
2. A 66 lb "ground rod driver" made for that purpose.

#1 apparently won't hold a round bit.
#2 seems a bit unwieldy to carry 66 lbs up a 6 ft ladder

Other ideas invited...
Tnx/Barry
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Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: [email protected]
Newtown, PA         FRC         alternate: [email protected]

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