In a message dated 10/10/05 5:51:27 PM Greenwich Standard Time, n4baa@cox.net
writes:
However, tests have shown that "braid" is far inferior to
solid copper strapping for grounding.
I think W8JI posted on this one a while back, and if my memory serves me
correctly, the reason braid is inferior is that as it corrodes it increases
resistance.
I use copper flashing from the local metals recycler. It comes in six inch
widths and I cut it narrower where it meets the ground rod and wrap several
stainless hose clamps around it. My rods are copper, but I still put NoAlox on
the joint.
Bill K4XS
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