[TowerTalk] Ground Rod Installing Machine

[Jim Hargrave]

Jerry,

I have a lot of rocky limestone here at my QTH. It may be a little softer
than your terrain.
I use a small electric Jack Hammer. I would suggest you try that approach
before you buy something. You can rent one for a few dollars at most home
improvement stores like Home Depot or local equipment rental. You can slip a
short pipe over the Ground rod to help hold it and keep it from bending.
I have enough soil mixture that Bending has not been a problem. So far I
have not had to pre-drill any holes. it helps to sink the rod following a
nice soaking rain. In AZ you may have to fake that one with a garden
hose...Hi.

    73s de Jim
       W5IFP


  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of
  > Jerry
  > Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 12:58 PM
  > To: Tower Talk
  > Subject: [TowerTalk] Ground Rod Installing Machine
  >
  >
  > I've finally convinced our local Club to purchase a "grounding rod
  > installation drill" for use by our members.  This is almost a necessity
  > in the desert rocky soil here in the desert.  Any suggestions
  > as to make
  > or model...and also the source of drill bit to use with 5/8"
  > ground rods?
  > Tnx
  > Jerry France
  > K7LY
  > London Bridge ARA
  > Lake Havasu City, AZ
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