[TowerTalk] Grounding...

[Dave Cole]

Thanks for the info...  I think I'll be using rods...  Thanks to all for
the info!!
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Thanks,
Dave
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On Sat, 2012-10-13 at 07:22 -0700, Jim W7RY wrote:
> Because they're cheaper and stronger and UL listed for a grounding rod. A 
> piece of 1" copper is not. And you can Cadweld to the top of them.
> 
> 73
> Jim W7RY
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> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Dave Cole
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 4:09 AM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Grounding...
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have been thinking of using 8 feet of copper 1 inch pipe as my ground
> rods for a new tower install...  Is this a good idea?  Would clad rods
> be better?  If so why?