[TowerTalk] Driving Ground Rods

[Barry Kutner]

On 14 Oct 98, MBecker@aol.com <MBecker@aol.com> wrote:

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> What is the best way to drive in my 8 ft. ground rods?  A big hammer?
> 
> Mike
> KT3U
> 
I've tried a bunch of things, and always wind up back with a 
sledge hammer. We have a lot of shale 4-6 ft down, so I once tried a 
Bosch 60 lb. electric jackhammer with a ground rod driving bit. Went 
down real easy until it hit the shale, and still wouldn't penetrate it.
For the clay soil here in EPA, I wait for a good rain, get out my 6 
ft ladder, 8 lb. sledge and hammer away (and feel it in my arms the 
next day).
73 Barry
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Barry Kutner, W2UP                            Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA                                   Frankford Radio Club

                                           

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