[TowerTalk] Electrolytic Ground Rods

[William Sheh]

Gentlemen. More information on maintenance free electrolytic ground rods can
be found here:
http://www.atitec.com/support/iea/iea.html

More details here:
http://www.atitec.com/support/ftp/files/IEA.zip

We do offer special packages for Towertalk members.

Will Sheh
ATI Tectoniks
Www.atitec.com
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> 
> Thanks for the reply, Gordon. How does it work that it doesn't require
> maintenance?  
> 
> Jim
> 
> --Original Message Text---
> From: RadioSites at aol.com
> Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 22:57:16 -0400
> 
> Jim, 
> 
> This is the only chemically activated ground rod system I've found that
> doesn't 
> require any maintenance.  We use them when we cannot use conventional ground
> rods. 
> 
> We are in the process of putting in a halo ground system for our new 947'
> FM/TV/Cellular tower and we're putting in 75' 8' long rods and have used about
> 1000' of 2 AWG 
> stranded copper inside and outside the 100' x 40' transmitter shelter.
> 
> Good luck, 
> Gordon 
> N6IN/2 
> UpState NY 
> 
>> The system uses hollow rods you drive down into the rocky soil (using a long
>> rock drill bit).
>> You then pour chemicals inside the rod.  The chemicals seep into the
>> subsurface and 
>> lower the impedance.
> 
> Yes, BUT: 
> 
> As I understand it, chemical systems require routine maintenance to maintain
> the chemical balance of the soil around the ground rod. Right?
> 
> Jim K9YC