[TowerTalk] water in hole

[Jimmy Weierich]

According to the Rohn catalog, drawing number B841300R10, "Foundation
Material Specifications, Installation Notes and Tolerances":

22.   Free fall concrete may be used provided fall is vertical down without
      hitting sides of excavation, formwork, reinforcing bars, form ties,
      cage bracing or other obstructions. Under no circumstances shall
      concrete fall through water.


On Tues., 14 Jul 1998 Bruce Makas, K1MY wrote:

>I know this was answered before, but I can't find it. In my tower hole, I
>have about 1 foot of water.  Must I pump this out before putting the
>concrete in? Or just dump the concrete in and let the water run out.


Jimmy, KG2AU       <kg2au@stny.lrun.com>



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