[TowerTalk] Ground Rods

[bob finger]

What are you grounding?  The NEC has particulars on grounding so if you 
need to meet the code follow it. If you are grounding a Beverage term 
end  perhaps 4 feet of 1/2 copper will be adequate.  Multiple 4 footers 
does not equal  one 8 footer unless properly spaced and bonded 
together.  One shots are more expensive than ground rods....false 
economy usually.  The rod to wire connection is generally the weak 
point.  73 bob de w9ge

Dan Bookwalter wrote:

>Ok , i have seen several discussions regarding what people are using for ground 
>rods.... some use actual 5/8" ground rods , while others use 1/2" copper pipe , 
>thoughts on which is better ?
>
>also i was thinking about using 4ft ground rods instead of 8 footers , but use 
>twice as many of them , it is much easier to drive the 4 footers  , thoughts ?
>
>thanks
>
>Dan N8DCJ
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