[TowerTalk] Copper Strapping Clamps

[Alan NV8A]

Maybe I have misunderstood how the Polyphaser clamps are intended to be
used, but if I pass the copper strip between the bolts and around one
side of the nominally 5/8" ground rod (actually approx. 1/32" shy),
everything seems to clamp together just fine. IOW, the clamp is clamping
the copper strap firmly *against* the ground rod

Alan NV8A


On 07/24/06 08:54 am Brad Nowak wrote:

> I too found the strapping clamps too large for standard 5/8 in ground rods.
> I did find that they work perfectly on 3/4 in ground rods usually only
> available at industrial electric suppliers (only in 10' lengths I might
> add).  I didn't like using the shims of copper as it was a real PITA trying
> to get everything aligned to tighten securely.