[TowerTalk] sorry for multiple mails, but had another idea

[Donald Hofmann]

Thanks
 
Because my current tower is sunk directly in the concrete I don't have a steel base plate to shim.
 
 I will look into the nuts.
 
73 Donald> Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:34:20 -0800> From: jimlux at earthlink.net> To: electroubleshooter at hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] sorry for multiple mails, but had another idea> > Donald Hofmann wrote:> > Thanks for the response.> > > > Referring to my current leaning tower I have decided that I am better> > off starting from scratch v.s. trying to level the old one for> > several reasons. One, if I move it I can guy it at the correct> > distance from the tower and two, I can fix the out of plumb tower.> > If the tower is leaning because the base has tipped, you CAN just put a > suitable wedge inbetween. A 5 degree tilt isn't huge. You'd basically > make a steel shim with a couple holes in it that's the right thickness.> > If the holes are notches, you can loosen the bolts, and slide the shim in.> > > > > So my next questions:> > > > If I put in a new tower I want the base to be adjustable for out of> > plumb problems. Any thoughts on how to do this? I am considering the> > 25GSSB self supporting base plate. I propose to sink three 5/8"> > galvanized bolts into a concrete foundation. I would then put a nut> > on each bolt then the base plate and then double nuts. The idea being> > that if the ground shifts, I could loosen the guys a little, then> > adjust the nuts until plumb and then retighten the nuts. Any comments> > or better ideas? Also what size concrete base for this installation?> > I can't find out what Rohn recommends for this base plate.> > > That's what they do for highway signs around here. Consider getting nuts > that have been drilled for safety wiring, rather than depending on a jam > nut.
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