[TowerTalk] Subject: Re: Cadwelding vs Silver Solder for Ground Radial, Systems

[Phil Camera]

DO NOT Solder (or braze or anything like that) any ground connections.  
NEC only allows mechanical or exothermic connections.  (I wonder why?)

As pointed out, CadWelds are NOT expensive and you get the proper 
connection as well as maintenance free.  Do it the right way.

#4 bare solid would be minimum size wire for ground radials.

Polyphaser recommends one 75 foot long radial for each tower leg (with 
ground rods spaced along that length as required).


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Phil Camera, KB9CRY
Lockport, Illinois