[TowerTalk] Grounding base slab and pier tower bases

JC Smith jc-smith at comcast.net
Wed Jul 5 22:46:12 EDT 2006


Fellow TTers,

We have had an interesting discussion of grounding methods and I sure
learned something new from the Ufer ground discussion.  Now, keeping in mind
the LXC Prime Directive (FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS) I wonder
what to think of this advice from the manufacturer of my new tower (Dan at
AN-Wireless):  "I'm no expert on grounding by any means, but I do know that
ground rods must not be placed through concrete into the foundation / rebar
in any manner, nor should the tower base be bonded to the rebar."  I seem to
remember similar advice from US Tower when I installed my current tower.

73 - JC, K0HPS








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