[TowerTalk] Rebar Cage Question

[Jim Lux]

At 03:23 PM 7/26/2007, Dr M J DiGirolamo wrote:
>Phil,
>
>   If you are planning to use a Ufer ground, the rebar MUST be welded.

This is not true.  A concrete encased grounding electrode doesn't 
need to be welded. In fact, it doesn't even have to be all one piece, 
depending on how it's constructed. (Naturally, your local authorities 
might think differently, so check)

>  There
>is a different type of rebar that you must order.

This is true if you're welding, as has been posted earlier today.