[TowerTalk] Concrete Base?

[Pete Smith]

But this is a self-supporting tower, isn't it?  Strength of the concrete is 
a much bigger concern than in a guyed tower.  I've read (here, I think) 
that it takes 2-4 weeks for concrete to reach its full rated strength.A

73, Pete N4ZR

t 11:10 AM 11/14/2004, Joe - WDØM wrote:

>Check with your concrete company and get their advice - I had 4000 psi 
>delivered and poured, and the company recommended 24 hours to cure 
>sufficiently - I waited 48 to be safe.  No problems.
>
>73,
>Joe
>WDØM
>
>At 08:49 AM 11/14/2004, k2qmf at juno.com wrote:
>>Hello All,
>>
>>I have a question regarding tower base concrete.
>>
>>How long should concrete cure after pouring to
>>be safe to install a crank-up, tilt over tower???
>>The mix is 3500 psi.
>>
>>Many Thanks in advance.  73,  Ted  K2QMF
>
>
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