[TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

Tony Brock-Fisher barockteer at aol.com
Sat Apr 20 18:56:13 EDT 2013


 >Yet another advantage of using non-conductive tower guys. There is no
current path for the destructive electrolysis currents.

This is a misconception. While currents from conducting guys could make 
the problem worse (or better), it is the electrochemical reaction 
between zinc and steel that is the issue. Copper ground rods connected 
to guy anchors are also troublesome. For more info, I suggest:

OCT 2010 - QST (PG. 43)
Is Your Tower Still Safe?


-Tony, K1KP





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