[TowerTalk] ground connection at tower base

[n9lah at comcast.net]

First let me say that I bought my HDX-555 used from an estate so I don't know if it was original equipment or not but my "T" base had threaded lugs on two of the arms. The third looks like it had one as well but it was cut off to accomodate the tilt over mount. 



Phil 



N9LAH 



  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Dobrowansky K2WD" <k2wd at comcast.net> 
To: towertalk at contesting.com 
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:20:59 AM 
Subject: [TowerTalk] ground connection at tower base 



Good Morning. 



I recently installed a US Tower HDX589.  I also installed a number of 3/4" 10ft ground rods. Then cad-welded #2 stranded copper wire to the rods. I am now trying to determine the best way to connect the #2 wire to the tower base.  In past installations, I simply drilled a hole thru the tower base steel, used a stainless bolt/nut/washer, and fastened a copper ground lug to the tower. Then stick the ground wire into the lug and tighten it. 



Before I break out the drill this weekend, does anyone have a better solution?  



Eric 
K2CB 




Eric 
K2CB 
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