[TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

[Jim W7RY]

Indeed!  

Problem comes with using galvanize anchors and copper ground rods. Even an insulator would help this. Probably why we haven't heard about it until recently because of all the tower guys without insulators in them. 

Really no need to ground the anchors if there are insulators or Phillistran 10 or 20 feet up.

73
Jim W7RY




From: TexasRF at aol.com 
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 8:49 AM
To: w7ry at centurytel.net ; towertalk at contesting.com 
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

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

73,
Gerald K5GW


In a message dated 4/20/2013 5:30:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, w7ry at centurytel.net writes:
  Take a look at some of these pictures!  Corroded/rusted guy anchors causing towers to fall.

  http://www.anchorguard.com/alert.cfm

  Just a link that someone from work sent me.

  73
  Jim W7RY
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