[TowerTalk] Wet setting conduit?

[Gary Schafer]

Your lightning protection devices should go at the house not at the 
tower. Ground the shields at the base of the tower though.

73
Gary  K4FMX


Craig Sande wrote:
> I finally decided not to risk any compromise to the base by introducing 
> a total of 5 conduits.  The pour will proceed tomorrow morning per the 
> original engineering.  When the dust settles, I will take my time 
> installing the conduit runs to the edge of the pier.  I'll probably use 
> a NEMA  box mounted nearby for the lightning arrestor devices and have 
> the conduit enter directly from below.  I'll run a 6" copper strap from 
> the NEMA box to the tower.  I'll be sure to snap plenty of pictures and 
> share my experience when complete.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Craig, AE7I
> 
> 
> Craig Lekutis <craiglekutis at wirelessestimator.com> wrote:
> 
>     Craig,
> 
>     If it’s a slab foundation and the PVC entries are not near the
>     anchor bolts then it might not be a problem since the foundation is
>     probably designed for its compressive load and its overturning
>     moment. However, if it’s a pier type design, it may be a problem
>     since it could affect interaction with the shaft and anchor bolts.
>     Best practice is to do what you are going to do, check with your
>     engineer. You’ll find addition information about foundation design
>     at http://www.wirelessestimator.com
>     <http://www.wirelessestimator.com/> .
> 
>     Best regards,
> 
>     Craig
> 
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